… that is noted for its profuse, highly fragrant white flowers which appear in May and June, and with some variegated (green and white) leaves. It grows to about eight feet in height and width and has a rounded, open form with older boughs gracefully arching. Like most mock oranges, Innocence is very adaptable to a … planting conditions, requiring only that the soil be well-drained. However it performs better with consistently moist soils. Plant where the canes can fall gracefully and the beauty of the …
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… With a fine rounded habit, it can grow to 35' or 45' in height. The foliage is a nice clean … in the fall. Autumn color is yellow. The bark is quite handsome -- it is a glossy burnt sienna with a hint of olive on some branches, and it exfoliates in long strips. One of the hardiest … cherries on the market, the Amur chokecherry is a lesser-known and grown flowering tree with four seasons of interest in the garden. Look at that bark! …
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… evergreen tree, has short needles and in the wild it has a strong pyramidal growth habit with pendulous lower branches that give it a very graceful appearance. This selection has a narrow form with mostly ascending branches and it can grow to 40 feet tall by 15 feet wide. The cones on the … They are used for timber and are valued as Christmas trees because of their short needles with good retention. …
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… 'Budlight' is classified as a lily-flowering tulip, with a narrow flower that flares out at the tips. Developed in the Netherlands, the flowers are sunshine yellow with white tips and they reach a height of about 20 inches. When planting, bulbs should be spaced … Protect from deer, rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, and voles whenever possible by interplanting with bulbs from the onion or amaryllis families. …
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… This is a compact, deciduous shrub that will grow to a height of 6’ with a similar spread. It can maintain its rounded shape with very little pruning. It blooms in mid- to late May with clusters of white flowers that give way to red fruit in the fall. These persist through the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to the United States, Stokes' aster has been refined by plant experts to produce cultivars with larger and more colorful flowers, making it a staple of the formal garden. It is a … producing cornflower-like flowers that bloom from early to late summer on erect stems with medium green leaves. 'Peachie's Pick' is a compact cultivar with blue flowers on erect stems, growing 12 to 18 inches tall. It is named after Peachie Saxton, …
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… New! Jump into the beautiful world of gourd art. Start with an overview of gourds: varieties, growing techniques, and traditional uses in the United … connects you to the material and helps you understand the craft from the ground up. Experiment with design techniques such as decoupage, engraving, and gold leaf appliqué, leaving with a beautifully decorated birdhouse. All skill levels welcome. Lunch is on your own. All …
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… New! Create usable art with gourd carving. Start with an overview of gourds: varieties, growing techniques, and traditional uses in the United … by thoroughly cleaning your gourd. This connects you to the material, before you experiment with various engraving techniques to create either a food-safe or decorative ladle. Decorative …
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… into poetry! Join scientific poet Dan Simpson and poetic scientist Sam Illingworth, along with Garden experts, for a creative short walk (weather permitting), using the Garden’s setting to inspire your own experimental verse. Ages 10 & up with a caregiver; adults only may also register. …
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… Learn the art of natural perfume at this beginner’s workshop by creating a formula with essential oils, absolutes, and resins from around the world. Students will be introduced to 15 natural essences and leave with their very own original in a .25-ounce spray bottle. Jessica Hannah, natural perfumer and …
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