… Nature and Wellness Resources for year-round healing Five ways to heal with plants in winter When winter takes its toll—dry skin, coughs, holiday overload—you may find remedies in the natural world. An increasing number of people are turning to plants to heal mind, body, and … Activities For a Break Inside or out, connecting with nature helps reduce stress. Utilize what is around you, whether it be a holding a single leaf or sitting quietly beneath an enormous tree. …
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… This tree is a North American native. Our USDA Zone 5 is believed to be the southernmost reach of its range. It grows into a narrow cone (100’ X 15’). It does not do … or heavy clay soils, but tolerates extreme cold, heavy snows and high winds well. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… the plant with a billowy cloud of white. A sweet, dark purple fruit maturing in midsummer is highly prized by birds and people. Its fall color is rangrs from yellow to orange to red. … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … Garden's collection includes more than 30 varieties and over 450 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Snow-in-summer is a diminutive creeping plant that works best along the edge of a flower bed or in a rock garden, where it will not be shaded by other plants. With … flowers in late spring to early summer. It is very cold hardy and tolerant of poor soils. This plant is native to mountainous regions in Europe; in the pink family, it is related to …
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… 'Joyce Fountain', a cultivar released in 2008, is classified as a reflexed chrysanthemum, with cascading petals giving it the appearance of a fountain or a mop. The color is unusual: burgundy on the outer petals with … are only noticeable as the new petals unfold. The flowers are large and used in exhibitions. This cultivar was named "Best New Introduction" in the 65th Annual National Chrysanthemum Society …
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… Anise hyssop ( Agastache foeniculum ) is a midwestern native that can reach a height of 4 feet with a spread of 3 feet. It blooms from … June through September with lavender flower spikes that attract hummingbirds and butterflies; the seeds are attractive to birds. Anise hyssop is not fussy about soil types or conditions, as … partial shade but does best in full sun. The crushed leaves smell of licorice. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… are not significant, and bloom in July and mid-August. Foliage may be sheared back to maintain the desires shape. Grows best in full sun with good drainage, to height and with of 12". Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Drosera are one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants with close to 195 species, found on every continent … that exude attractive nectar, adhesive compounds, and digestive enzymes. Insects that land on the leaves stick to it and are digested. The plant does best in partial shade and is hardy to Zones 7–10. …
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… Drosera are one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants with close to 195 species, found on every continent … that exude attractive nectar, adhesive compounds, and digestive enzymes. Insects that land on the leaves stick to it and are digested. The plant does best in partial shade and is hardy to Zones 7–10. …
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… A yellow base is veined in pink on this moth orchid that seems to glow in the sunlight. Among the easiest orchids to grow indoors they are tolerant of low light, low humidity and indifferent care. For best results grow in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and water 2 to 3 times …
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