… Indian currant is a mound-shaped shrub that grows to a maximum height of 6 feet, but in shady areas may be closer to 3.5 feet. The long arching stems are covered with pairs of oval leaves. The plants usually grow wider than … moisture conditions. In the summer it produces clusters of small pale pink blooms that give way to soft red-purple fruit that attracts birds. The plant is native to the Midwest and can used …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… An autumn visit to the fruit and vegetable garden in search of late-season surprises can be rewarding. For …
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… Transform a small space into a beautiful and functional garden. This class will show you the best practices for keeping edible and ornamental plants happy and healthy in your container garden. It includes hands-on work and an informative lecture with plenty of …
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… Even in a genus grown for its foliage, shieldleaf Rodgersia stands out. The round leaves look like giant nasturtium leaves two to three feet across. They're a beautiful fresh light green in spring, maturing to a rich green … and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large creamy white upright facing flowers are spotted and then the petals rimmed in dark chocolate brown to stunning effect. Originally bred for the cut flower trade they have also proven their worth in … flowers as the plants age in the garden. Plant in full sun to at least half day full sun for best flower production and protect from rabbits, chipmunks, deer, etc. who find the foliage and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… whose foliage is not grazed by deer, rabbits, etc. Lemon-yellow newly opened flowers mature to pink with a yellow throat. Plant in full sun in the hottest location in your garden for the best flower displays. Shrugs off heat, high humidity, and drought. Pest and disease resistant in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The flower spikes produce large elegant white flowers backed by a long light green nectar spur on this large (to 4 feet) orchid. This hybrid combines the size of Angraecum sesquipedale with the more compact habit of Angraecum superbum . Grow in very well drained orchid mix in sunny, consistently warm humid conditions with good air movement and avoid letting water stand in the leaf axils for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! In this hands-on cooking class, find new ways to prepare pistachios. Discover how to make vibrant green pistachio pasta, a rich and nutty pistachio quick bread, and indulgent … creamy, nutty goodness into a sophisticated dessert. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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… Ginkgo biloba 'Tit' is a lovely little multi-stemmed dwarf tree. It grows only to a height of 10 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has an irregular, … a very pretty small accent or focal point tree. Very nice for a small space or garden. It has the typical beautiful fan shaped green leaves in summer followed by the Ginkgo's typical … to deer and is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees. Although this cultivar appears to get a little taller, it is though to be very similar, or even the same as, Ginkgo biloba …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Overdam feather reed grass is a clump-forming ornamental grass that grows to a maximum height of 3 feet. It requires full sun with moderate to moist water conditions. From July to February it produces pink and green blooms that give way to brown and tan fruit that attracts birds. The plant is used as a specimen or in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
