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Tulips in Turkey

Watch this Reuters video to see how the tulip is returning to its original Turkish roots. Istanbul's own opulent tulip gardens, the first tulip gardens in the world, were wiped out in the 18th century by an angry mob.


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Huge Vegetables in China (1:58)

Watch this Reuters video about huge vegetables in a Chinese nursery. In southern China's Jiangsu Province, the Modern Agricultural Garden has 250 kinds of fruits and vegetables, one of which is a giant pumpkin weighing more than 250 lbs.

Roadside Garden in China from NOVA (4:25)

Watch this video from NOVA about rare plants and flowers on HowStuffWorks. Botanist Yin Kaipu and modern-day plant hunter Dan Hinkley stumble upon a roadside garden and find a treasure trove of famous flowers in their native birthplace. See how... More »

The Urban Farmer (1:12)

Watch this video about the urban farmer, a New Yorker who tried to live off the land in his 200-square foot Brooklyn backyard. Manny Howard grew vegetables, raised chickens and ducks and even tried to raise halibut (fish) in order to live off of... More »

Guerrilla Gardeners (2:10)

In some parts of the UK it's illegal to alter public spaces, but that's not stopping a growing band of guerrilla gardeners. These individuals are planting flowers, bushes and shrubs to help beautify local landscapes.

Tulips in Turkey (1:46)

Watch this Reuters video to see how the tulip is returning to its original Turkish roots. Istanbul's own opulent tulip gardens, the first tulip gardens in the world, were wiped out in the 18th century by an angry mob.

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