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A behind the scenes peek into the Phipps Spring Flower Show

The horticulture team at Phipps Conservatory springs into action the week before Easter as the holiday’s namesake bloom is incorporated into the Spring Flower Show. On Thursday I helped cram a couple dozen Easter lilies into the already lush landscapes of tulips, daffodils and hyacinth.

The show’s already been open for a few weeks and I asked some folks …