… its hind legs with pollen from the eryngo, and they are now swollen and bright yellow. Pollen is also sticking to the hairs on its thorax and underside. It is a good pollinator! Carpenter bees and Mason bees are native to our region. Honeybees are not … The red admiral, with its characteristic red stripe across the middle of the upper wings, is common in our area. 4. Azure butterfly This tiny gray-blue butterfly is an azure. Some azures …
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… March to begin pruning and complete the work before the buds begin to plump and open, as this is the optimal window to prune apple trees for plant health. Over the years, I have been in every … are easier to prune than others, and some are downright intimidating. The one tree that is the most difficult to prune has been named “The Spirit Breaker,” and we always draw straws to … on production (and which can be very aggressive) and less on plant health. The difference is that every cut we make is carefully made by hand back to a branch or bud, without violating …
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… greatest achievements. Their transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly is truly mind-boggling when you really think about it. Seeing one is a joy. Seeing hundreds at one time is truly amazing! I had the pleasure of photographing butterflies at Butterflies & Blooms in …
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… Center. Bonsai on display in the Semitropical Greenhouse This crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is continuing to respond very favorably to the root work we did. Our natal plum in fruit and … This crape myrtle ( Lagerstroemia ) was the focus of my previous post on repotting . It is continuing to respond very favorably to the root work we did. Crape myrtles are a genus of … trees or large shrubs. Some varieties are deciduous, and some are broadleaf evergreens—this is a deciduous variety. Crape myrtles are most famous for their flowers, which grow as clusters …
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… plant as a Valentine’s Day gift. How do I take care of it? A. Cyclamen ( Cyclamen persicum) is a cheerful florist plant that will brighten dreary winter days with colorful blooms of red, … the base. Fertilize weekly with a balanced fertilizer at half strength only while the plant is actively growing. Unfortunately, many plants are discarded when they fail to thrive after …
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… compost and weed. This makes 2013 a significant milestone in the history of Alcatraz. It is the ten-year anniversary of this collaboration to resurrect, preserve, and amplify the … and production program for young men in this alternative sentencing facility. This event is co-sponsored by the Garden Conservancy. …
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… and visible. The larvae, which never leave the webs, consume entire leaves. Damage Damage is minimal because the most extensive feeding occurs in late summer when trees will soon drop … including birds, social and parasitic wasps, and other insects. Insecticide treatment is rarely warranted. Webs may be pruned out of trees and destroyed. For additional information on …
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… Short Stop bluestar is a cultivar developed by Intrinsic Perennials in Illinois. It is notable for its purplish black stems and silvery blue flowers. Unlike most bluestars where the …
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… that stand 2 to 3 feet tall in late spring and early summer. They are not fragrant. Sun Ray is an Asiatic hybrid. Asiatic hybrids are the easiest lilies to grow, are quite winter hardy, and … with long-lasting blooms and buds that continue to mature and open after cutting. This lily is ideal for potted plant forcing because the natural short stems require fewer growth regulators …
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… ‘Kopper Kettle’ is an Itoh or intersectional hybrid peony. This unusual selection produces 8-inch, semi-double to … fall. Plant in sun to part shade with eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface. It is deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their …
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