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A Growing Passion
Intoxicating Plumeria
Season 6
Episode 2
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Aloha Spirit captivated Southern Californians at a time when the Beach Boys were singing about surfing, home gardeners were planting Plumeria in their gardens. Now this plant is making a comeback. Meet local plumeria experts and growers in their own homes and learn how they cultivate and care for their plumeria varieties.
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