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PedEgg not your best Mom's Day gifting moment? This year, skip the schlacky QVC gadget sales pitches, and stick with something that's better in real life: an organic flower arrangement from Gardenia Organic. Whether your mom loves roses, daisies, sunflowers, lilies, or tulips, all GO's flowers are VeriFlora sustainable or USDA Certified Organic, so she won't be sniffing any pesticides. The petite shop doesn't look any different than any other corner floral store, except that the owner has a perky British accent and takes pride in keeping her prices the same as other florists (you won't have to shell out another $40 bucks just 'cuz they're organic). Plus, Mom'll be proud you didn't get pushed into the lighted slipper craze.
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Gardenia Organic, 526 Hudson St. b/t West 10th and Charles Sts. (646-688-5753). 24-stem bouquet, $60; delivery, $15.
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