Others say Narcissus is derived from the Greek narke, meaning narcotic. This refers to a belief that the flower’s scent produced a death-like sleep. (I’ve always heard about the Greek myth ...

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Snails and slugs can be bothersome pests when it comes to your garden. After sowing new plants and flowers, the last thing you want to see is the slimy critters chomping on their leaves.

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