… ‘Bell Song’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf narcissus that blooms late in the spring with 2 -3 flowers on each stem. The flowers are 2 ½ inches wide and have a small point at the tip … mature. The petals are slightly reflexed. The corona is a light yellowish pink and cup shaped with a straight mouth. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name … word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… to mid spring. It has 2 ¼ inch flowers which face downward. The petals are broad and white with a small point at the tip. They open pale yellow but become white as they mature. The corona is cylindrical with an expanded mouth. It opens yellow and usually turns white, although it may remain yellow. … word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria ‘Ingrid’ has large flowers with tubes that are bright red on the outside and pale yellow on the inside. The lobes pale … are characterized by soft, ovate scalloped leaves and tubular flowers that are covered with soft fuzz. Related to African violets, the leaves are often suffused with purple or brown. The tubes, which are an inch or two long are inflated and flare out into …
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… Drumstick primulas of mixed flower colors brighten up the spring landscapes with their tightly packed rounded heads of flowers each with a small delicate yellow eye. Each plant features there own selection of flowers ranging from … gardeners. The plants clump up over time turning into an almost solid mass that works great with a variety of spring bulbs. Perfect under deciduous trees where they come into flower and …
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… blooming in August, continuing into November. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 4 inches long, with distinct lobes at the bases. The flowers are among the largest of our native asters, from 1 to 2 inches across, with about 30-ray flowers surrounding a yellow center. The typical flower is rich violet, but genetic variability has led to cultivars with lavender, pink, or white flowers. The genus name Aster was changed to Symphyotrichum in the …
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… discarded or kept aside for one more year. If used for a second year, mix equal parts old mix with fresh soilless mix. Clean and sterilize containers before storing over winter. Do not mulch … mass of tuberous roots at this time. When dry, place labeled tubers in cardboard boxes lined with newspaper and filled with barely moist wood shavings, peat moss, or vermiculite. Store between 40 and 50 degrees in a …
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… Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. Visit the exhibition and continue your experience with a class! Click here to browse a complete selection of classes at the Garden . Painting … Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. Visit the exhibition and continue your experience with a class! Click here to browse a complete selection of classes at the Garden . Painting …
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… New! For years Marta McDowell has been occupied with writers who garden, and whose horticultural interests have changed her planting beds as well as her bookshelves. Starting with Mark Twain and connecting to authors ranging from Henry David Thoreau to Louisa May Alcott, …
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… In this hands-on class, learn how to layer flavors in this hearty, slow-cooked stew made with beans, sausage, pork, and poultry. It is the ultimate comfort food—ideal for sharing with friends on a cozy winter night. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club …
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… Amur maple, also called Tatarian maple, can be grown either as a small, upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in areas with cool summer climates. Amur maple makes an unusual specimen tree or shrub; its light green …
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