… Q. I am looking for a specific plant that I cannot find at any of my local garden centers. How can I find a mail order source for this plant? A. The University of Minnesota offers an excellent online search engine for mail order plant sources at www.plantinfo.umn.edu. …
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… STRAWBERRY HILL™ has won two awards for its overall excellence as a rose, and two more for its delicious myrrh and honey fragrance. Clusters of rose pink flowers appear in flushes from … rose as climber, se it as a hedge, or prune to fit in the border. It's named not for the Beatles song, but for a notable house and garden in Twickenham. Rose breeder David Austin …
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… Delicately branched arching sprays of green cladophylls (leaf equivalent for asparagus) provide for an oriental effect in the landscape. Often used as complements to bonsai displays it can, eventually reach a large size (5'). Use as an accent in the tropical landscape for its unusual shape and delicate texture. …
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… Dancing Queen is notable for its piecrust edged bright yellow leaves. This medium hosta is known for holding its yellow color well into the growing season. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… and many more. Information on a selection of these plants can be found below. View Gardening for Butterflies or Butterfly Garden Resources for information on creating your own midwestern butterfly garden. Aloysia virgata Sweet almond … (the length of stem between the buds) resulting in a large shrub (versus a medium-sized tree for the straight species). Compare and contrast the very succulent-appearing Jatropha podagricea …
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… you bank up herbal flavor and save it to enjoy all winter long? One popular and simple method for preserving herbs is to infuse them into vinegars — a simple way to keep herbs at their … herbal vinaigrette can liven up tender salad greens, and herbal vinegars can provide the basis for meat, chicken, or vegetable marinades perfect for the grill. With herb vinegars, you can please your palate and ease your meal preparation for …
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… gardens without hydrangea, boxwood, or viburnum, but it’s easy to take these workhorse shrubs for granted. Plant trends come and go, but as the industry gets carried away with the hottest new … at public gardens in the United States. The research team compiled published cultivar names for 19 genera of ornamental shrubs and then surveyed more than 100 public gardens to locate them … at US Public Gardens Conclusions of a Plant Breeder Survey on Germplasm Preservation Resources for Cultivar Preservation: Botanic Gardens Conservation International PlantSearch U.S. National …
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… Saturday, June 28, 2014 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee: $110 (20 percent discount for Educator Members) Grade level: PreK-12 CPDU credit: 7.5 Whether you’re just getting started or working with an established school garden, this conference is for you. Presenters will provide tips on plant selection and care, with hands-on demonstrations of techniques for working with soil and plants while making connections to your curriculum. This year’s …
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… This popular medium to large hosta has white-margined foliage and is notable for its good growth rate and long growing season. Francee is considered a reliable choice for landscaping purposes. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… the centuries. Try the Cottage Garden—overflowing with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers—for a sense of playfulness (Beatrix Potter, anyone?); or the wisteria-covered Pergola Garden—with flowers and foliage in cool blues, purples, and silver—for a sense of romance (Jane Austen, anyone?). Through generous funding from the Woman’s Board of … the centuries. Try the Cottage Garden—overflowing with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers—for a sense of playfulness (Beatrix Potter, anyone?); or the wisteria-covered Pergola Garden—with …
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