… Q: I'd like to divide and store my Iris plants for the winter. What is the best way to do this? A: Iris plants are best divided after … weather. It is not advisable to remove the rhizomes from the ground and store them indoors for the winter. Iris rhizomes may become soft or develop fungal problems, and will dry out from …
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… Q. What variety of lavender is the best for planting in our area? I'm especially interested in an intensely fragrant variety. A. Although … lavender flowers contain a very high concentration of the aromatic oil glands responsible for lavender's fabulous fragrance. You might try any one of the following cultivars: 'Munstead' …
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… Skies, a lightly sparkling, floral-citrus blend that tastes like sunshine in a glass. Perfect for tea lovers and curious sippers. Joe & LaShanda Lewis, owners, The Irie Cup ITW Kitchen 3, …
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… R. Leacock, J. L. Mata, and Q.-X. Wu. 2005. Assessment of tree species richness as a surrogate for macrofungal species richness. Biological Conservation 121:99-110. Hawksworth, D. L. and G. M. … 112: 463-473. Dahlberg, A. and G.M. Mueller. 2011. Applying IUCN Red Listing Criteria for assessing and reporting on the conservation status of fungal species. Fungal Ecology 4: … and biotic indicators to measure success in forest landscape restoration. Restoration Ecology 26:5-12. Ainsworth, A.M, C. Canteiro, A. Dahlberg, B. Douglas, G. Furci, D. Minter, G.M. Mueller, …
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… time to give a little something back to your garden soil after it has produced so generously for you this past growing season. After removing all the plant material from your bed, cultivate …
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… Autumn Activities at the Library Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver. … November: Nursery rhymes. Read, sing, and retell favorite rhymes with puppets December: Visit the felt figure display of characters from fairy tales and classic children’s stories … Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, …
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… sand where temperatures range between 35 and 50 degrees. Inspect tubers during winter to check for rotted ones (discard) or overly dried ones (lightly sprinkle a little water on them). Dahlia …
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… and ornamental grasses should be cut down after a few freezes rather than left standing for winter interest. Eliminate convenient nesting areas for rodents through proper sanitation. If ornamental grasses are planted next to crabapple trees, … evergreen boughs as mulch on the perennial garden since they also attract rodents looking for winter homes. The productivity of gardens depends on what is done before problems develop. …
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… Stewardship and Ecology of Natural Areas Program Join us for the 2026 Season! Application reviews will begin on January 26, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. This job posting will close on February … technicians who are committed to addressing the environmental challenges facing our region. For nine months, this group learns from Garden ecologists and scientists, local partners, and …
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… A. There are several reasons why flowering bulbs will produce foliage but few flowers: Need for division: As with many perennials, the center of a clump of daffodil bulbs may lose vigor and …
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