… Titan Arum Educator Resources The blooming of a titan arum is an exciting event in the botanical world. It is also an opportunity for teachers to illustrate life-science concepts using an extraordinary real-world example. The … with pollinators make it a marvelous story for classroom discussion. There are several ways this story could be incorporated into classroom activities including: Teachers of young students …
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… As this small, graceful tree ages, it becomes more rounded in habit. It is recommended for a …
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… in the field of healthcare garden design and research. Marni Barnes , LCSW, APATH, ASLA, is a founder of the Therapeutic Garden movement. Drawing on her international experience as a … landscapes in public and private settings. Barnes has received many multi-disciplinary awards for her research and writing (AIA, AHTA, EDRA, ASLA, Open Spaces Sacred Places). Recent projects … Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Healthcare Facilities throughout the US. This includes the design of over 65 Memory Care Gardens for individuals with dementia …
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… This imposing plant grows up to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is best for a large garden. Use …
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… noticed that some of my evergreens have become discolored. Should I be concerned? A: It is normal for the foliage of some evergreens, such as arborvitae ( Thuja ) and boxwood ( Buxus ), to change …
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… an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 60 feet with a 45 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The … syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Unlike other sugar maples, this tree will grow in poor, compact soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… thin bark planted in sunny, exposed sites. Description & Symptoms Vertical cracks appear in the winter in the bark of the sunny side of trees, particularly on the side of the trunk oriented … and cold nighttime temperatures. Timing & Life Cycle Frost cracks are a winter problem that is especially severe if warm afternoon sun is followed by a rapid drop in temperature at sundown. … Select trees that are winter hardy in your region. Siting trees properly is also important. For example, woodland trees that prefer shade may be more prone to frost cracking if planted in a …
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… Transform a small space into a beautiful and functional garden. This class will show you the best practices for keeping edible and ornamental plants happy and healthy in your container garden. It includes …
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… Highlights Aesculus × carnea ‘Fort McNair’ Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut Aesculus × carnea is an artificial hybrid of Aesculus hippocastranum and A. pavia. Both parental species typically … grow in the dappled shade of deciduous forests and woodlands of hillsides and stream banks. This hybrid grows as a single-stemmed tree with a dense, rounded to pyramidal growth habit. Stems … way to prickly fruit pods with one to three shiny, dark brown seeds. This cultivar is noted for its resistance to leaf blotch, dark green foliage, and reddish-pink flowers with yellow …
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… Thanksgiving Centerpieces There’s so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving—family, home, hearth, and all those nifty tips the Garden is providing to green up your holiday! Food, of course, is the central element, and with just a … to be thankful for this Thanksgiving—family, home, hearth, and all those nifty tips the Garden is providing to green up your holiday! Food, of course, is the central element, and with just a …
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