… Simple Corn Husk Doll People in cultures all over the world have been making dolls from natural materials for centuries. These directions are a simple variation of a doll made from corn husks, which is a traditional craft of Native Americans. Corn husks are the leaves that cover and protect the corn cob. You can use the fresh green husks removed from the cob, but for this doll, we will use dried husks, which can be purchased from any grocery …
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… other magical vistas and views, begins at the overlook, next to the English Walled Garden . From this point, the entire central lake is visible, with Evening Island , the Arch and the … sparkling with crabapple blossoms along the Lakeside Gardens . Crabapple Companions Walking from the overlook toward the Arch Bridge leads visitors directly through masses of complementary … February or March do ravenous birds and squirrels pick off the dried globes. The Views from Evening Island As the walk continues across Evening Island, a new complement of plants …
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… Types of Mulch Garden centers and big-box stores offer mulch made from a variety of materials. Shredded bark from cypress, pine, and cedar, wood chips, cocoa hulls, recycled wood, and mushroom compost are … can use your own compost, shredded leaves, untreated grass clippings, or soilless potting mix from your containers when you empty them this fall. Benefits When the garden “sleeps” in …
Type: Plant Info
… and a natural fertilizer? A. Natural fertilizers are organic products that have been extracted from living things or from the earth. They can be either plant-derived or animal-derived. Some examples would be …
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… it has outgrown. Choose a container with adequate drainage holes to allow water to drain from the pot. To protect hands when transplanting cacti, it is helpful to wrap the plant in a thick layer of newspaper to aid in removing it from the pot. Thick leather or rubber-coated gloves will also protect hands while transplanting. …
Type: Plant Info
… produced so generously for you this past growing season. After removing all the plant material from your bed, cultivate the soil and add 2 to 3 inches of a mixture of compost, shredded leaves, … and become available to plants, a fall application makes sense. To prevent the shredded leaves from blowing around, spread a few inches of soil over them. …
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… plants with several inches of shredded material. As days warm up, gradually pull back mulch from around perennial crowns. Remove dead leaves from perennial clumps taking care not to injure emerging new leaves. Cut back to the ground all …
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… New! Drawing inspiration from the bold trees, flowers, and grasses in different gardens, you will build a large watercolor … 22 by 30 inches, with a focus on color, balance, and overall visual impact. Gain inspiration from the gardens as portions of this course will be held outside. Dress for the weather. A supply …
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… tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from yellow or orange to red, but it is always outstanding. One of the best known trees of … North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Sugar maples should be planted in …
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… flower or mixed shrub border, featuring long, densely packed spikes of amethyst-blue flowers from August well into October, when so many other garden plants are looking tired. Aconitums are … food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's roots, which was used to tip hunting arrows. Medicinal (and poisonous) uses of …
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