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      <image:caption>Looking to grow sunflowers for an event? Unsure if sunflowers are the right species for your yard? Book a garden consultation with Mother Plant to recieve hands-on help from your fairy plant mother, including a suggested species guide, gardening spreadsheet, and exclusive access to the secret seed stash!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I am currently studying to become a Certified Floral Designer with the Great Lakes Flower Association. I will need to make 5 designs and pass an online test. The evaluation to become a Certified Florist consists of: 5 designs: 2.5 hours 2 duplicate arrangements 1 vase arrangement 1 pin-on corsage 1 wrist corsage 1 wedding bouquet Written test: 2 hours 30 product IDs 100 multiple-choice questions</image:caption>
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