… The Midwest Bonsai Society is proudly celebrating 20 years of sharing this rewarding hobby with the Midwest community. Whether you're an experienced enthusiast refining your techniques or … more from top vendors. Bring your own trees-in-training (non-judged) and share your process with fellow members. Parents with kids: Enjoy hands-on demonstrations that make bonsai fun and accessible for all ages. DIY …
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… The upper petals of this orchid are narrow and dark burgundy, with light yellow tips. The cup is canary yellow with a basal blotch of crimson. Sometimes called "dancing lady orchids," this genus adapts to … light, humidity, and very well-drained soils. The blooms grow on a much-branched stem, often with 50 or more flowers in bloom at the same time. The orchid family consists of a large number …
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… eastern end of the Himalaya Region requires cool, moist growing conditions throughout the year with high humidity. The white pointed flag is broadly veined in green while the green petals are spotted with dark maroon as they transition to mauve (and hairs) near the tips. The pouch or cup is green and pink with dark green veins. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own …
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… Large pinkish-purple flowers with prominent purple spots and blotches appear in masses towards the growing tip of the single cane. In the wild, aerial roots arising along the cane intertwine themselves with surrounding vegetation to keep the plants upright when in flower. In cultivation staking is required. Bright light, high humidity and high temperatures with exceptionally well drained potting mix produce the best repeat blooms. The orchid family …
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… available in garden centers during winter. “They are wonderful indoor blooming houseplants with bright red, pink, white, or purple flowers on long stems,” said outdoor floriculturist Tim Pollak. Flowers appear to float above the heart-shaped leaves, which are often marbled with silver. “They prefer cooler temperatures, and a bright indirect location indoors.” …
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… If not done in September, fertilize lawns with a slow-release, organic fertilizer with a 4-1-2 or 3-1-2 ratio. The final application of high-nitrogen fertilizer should be applied …
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… plant was named in honor of Queen Elizabth’s 50th year on the throne of Britain. Combine it with other perennials, where its leaf color contrasts with other plants such as low-growing nepetas. It has a thin leaf and wilts if not watered. …
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… is a ground cover that forms a tight mat 6 inches tall and 24 inches wide. It blooms in spring with spikes of pink flowers that rise above the cream and green variegated foliage. It can be grown in average soil with average moisture in full sun to partial shade and can be mowed after flowering to neaten the …
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… is a ground cover that forms a tight mat 6 inches tall and 24 inches wide. It blooms in spring with spikes of dusty blue flowers that rise above the blue-bronze foliage. It can be grown in average soil with average moisture in full sun to partial shade and can be mowed after flowering to neaten the …
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… This hardy bulb flowers in late spring to early summer with two flower spikes of airy, 2-inch umbels of golden-yellow florets. It blooms about two weeks … soil in full sun. Alliums are deer resistant and are a perfect companion to interplant with tulips and crocus to deter squirrels and chipmunks from digging up the bulbs. …
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