Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus Lactobacillus delbrueckii" subsp. "bulgaricus (until 2014 known as Lactobacillus bulgaricus) is the main bacteria used for the production of yogurt. It is also found in other naturally fermented products. First identified in 1905 by the Bulgarian doctor Stamen Grigorov, the bacterium feeds on lactose to produce lactic acid, which is used to preserve milk. "Lactobacillus delbrueckii" subsp. "bulgaricus" can be found naturally in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals living in Bulgaria, but one specific strain, "Lactobacillus bulgaricus" GLB44, is extracted from the leaves of the "Galanthus nivalis" (snowdrop flower) in Bulgaria as well. The bacterium is
Northwest Flower and Garden Show the display gardens by a panel of three judges. Crystal medals had been given until 2012. The show has other special awards that are given to display gardens by various judges: The Floral Competition is judged by floral professionals for first, second, and third place, along with People's Choice and Best Use of Show Theme. The City Living display awards are: Northwest Flower and Garden Show The Northwest Flower & Garden Show (also known as the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival) is an annual exhibition of horticulture and gardening held in Seattle, Washington, for five days each February. It is