Growing memories: The plants that remind us of our mothers and grandmothers

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Honor your mother by planting something in the garden that reminds you of her. These are desert roses. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us begin to reflect on the important role our mothers and grandmothers have played in our lives. For some, this may involve memories of spending time in nature with our mothers, perhaps picking flowers or tending to a garden together. Maybe there is a specific flower or plant that reminds us of them. As I thought about this recently, I walked through the halls…

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