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  • … – 1971 Year Hutchinson Medal awarded: 1957 Johnson was a Minnesota-based horticulturist known for his work on fruit tree breeding, especially cold-hardy apples and ornamental plants suited to … campus) in the mid-20th century. His role was in ornamental horticulture and fruit breeding for cold climates. He wasn’t as public-facing as well-known breeders like C. G. Patten or the … in internal UMN reports and horticultural society publications as the person responsible for selection, testing and distribution.)  …
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  • … Andrew Bell, curator of woody plants. It's something they reveal. The pigments — anthocyanin for reds, carotenoid for yellow — are always there, masked during the growing season by green chlorophyll. "We see the … not have a chance to set those pernicious berries. Berries and fruit are, of course, another place that red pops. And fruit, whatever its color, attracts a delighted chorus of birds. Some …
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  • Green Mountain boxwood is a hybrid that combines the handsome dark green evergreen leaves of the common boxwood ( Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') and the hardiness of Korean littleleaf boxwood. This evergreen shrub grows into a perfect narrow pyramid to a height of 12 feet with full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soils. This variety is very hardy, with minor bronzing during harsh …
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  • … the paisley motif, bandanas have a deep history. Bio: Bridget Kiernan is the horticulturist for the Circle and Sensory Gardens. In the gardens she cares for she draws inspiration from our local ecosystems, holding a particular fondness for the marshlands of the Midwest. She is a birder, and outside of work, she is interested in the … the paisley motif, bandanas have a deep history. Bio: Bridget Kiernan is the horticulturist for the Circle and Sensory Gardens. In the gardens she cares for she draws inspiration from our …
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  • … In this class, you will learn which plants will overwinter successfully and which ones are best to compost and buy new in spring. You will learn the best techniques and secrets of success to keep your tender plants and tropical gems from year to …
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  • … The foliage turns shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall. Birchleaf spirea is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. More than 100 of these … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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  • … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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  • … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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  • … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant