5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 14

1. New Pope: The College of Cardinals elected a new pope yesterday. 

2. Weather: Did everyone enjoy that early spring-like day yesterday? It will get a bit cooler today, but at least it's not snowing.

3. Flower Show: Speaking of spring, get a taste of spring at the Boston Flower and Garden Show, open today through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Seaport World Trade Center (200 Seaport Blvd.). Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors over 65, $10 for children ages 6-17 and free for children under six. Learn more and get tickets at bostonflowershow.com.

4. Your Thoughts on JP: What did you wish you knew about Jamaica Plain before moving in?

5. Book Talk: Aaron Fricke, whose autobiography "Reflections of a Rock Lobster" chronicles his journey from bullied high school student to acclaimed author and activist will speak at a post-show reception on Friday, March 15 at 10:30 p.m. at the Boston Center for the Arts' Calderwood Pavilion. Tickets for the Boston Children's Theatre production of “Reflections of a Rock Lobster,” scheduled for 8 p.m., and for Fricke’s talk are available online.

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