… on a summer's eve at dusk. The garden becomes mysterious and ethereal. By the summer solstice in June, you'll hear the birds singing as the sun sets late in the evening. The birdsong is slowly overtaken by a chorus of crickets and cicadas. The rising of fireflies from the shrubs and meandering moths in search of nectar all add to the enchantment. At dusk, vibrant flowers—the reds, oranges, blues …
Type: Plant Info
… Kalm St. Johnswort ( Hypericum kalmianum ) St. Johnswort has yellow flowers that bloom in midsummer. Its narrow leaves are blue-green. Plant it in full sun for best flowering. Creating a pleasing border in our midwestern climate requires more than flowering herbaceous plants. Small shrubs offer a …
Type: Plant Info
… noted English landscape architect John Brookes provided the original design for this garden in 1971, and he continues to visit regularly, checking on the progress of the signature plant … food crops, herbs, and medicinal plants from foraging animals. The design elements at work in this small garden are the same principles applied to larger rooms — an emphasis on hardscape … over and soften walkways, walls, and fences; and color, texture, structure, and fragrance. In all of the rooms there are garden seats and benches to rest, think, and come to know the …
Type: Walks
… Q. Is there is anything I can do now in the garden to make next spring’s work easier? A. Here are some general recommendations for … snow load or salt. Clean and sanitize garden tools. Take note of what worked and didn’t work in this year’s garden to identify what to do differently next year. Take photos if necessary. Remove soil from containers. Wash and bring in clay, ceramic, and fragile containers to keep them from freezing. Remove and destroy all …
Type: Plant Info
… From runways to rainforests, plants stole the spotlight in 2025. Here are the stories that made us fall for them all over again. Grassy plumage is the … without the birds. The exact plant species is under wraps, but we have our own ideas! In addition to ornamental grasses like this, we think sedges could make fabulous plumage. An … the woolly devil ( Ovicula biradiata ), the first new plant species and genus to be discovered in a U.S. national park in 50 years. “My first reaction is disbelief that it’s in the sunflower …
Type: Blog
… Q. My boxwood shrubs turn a dull bronze color in the winter. Are there any varieties that stay green all winter? A. Many varieties of boxwood … green color during the winter months; others will turn off-color. The degree of color change in some species will vary between winters. Some boxwoods that are prized for retaining their … most winters are 'Wintergreen', 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mountain', and 'Glencoe'. For more in-depth information, please refer to Plant Evaluation Notes Issue 6, 1994, Boxwoods for Northern …
Type: Plant Info
… You can’t grow potatoes (or anything) in Martian soil unless you amend it. Discover how to combine engineering and life-science learning as you challenge students to solve the real-life problem of growing food in space. Students will investigate plant needs, interactions, and soil communities using NGSS …
Type: Item Detail
… Q. I would like to cut back on pesticide use in my vegetable garden. Is there anything I can start to do as I plant this spring? A. Most … pests attacking vegetables require controls specific to that insect. But rotating the crops in your entire vegetable bed is a good cultural practice that can help to control future … plant family. If you have had past problems, try planting vegetables from a different family in the problem area. The basic families include the cabbage family (broccoli, cabbage, …
Type: Plant Info
… data collection techniques that scientists have used to understand diversity and interactions in the natural world. Learn to measure and analyze the amount of life in a square meter using science tools, digital devices, mustard, and the practices of science. …
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… a curated collection of local artisans to find that one of a kind holiday treasure. Indulge in Katherine Anne Confections decadent treats, elevate your look with jewelry from Indie-Pendent Jewlery designed by Anjali, indulge in loungewear by SOS PJs. Surround yourself with soothing scents of Wilder Days' nature inspired …
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