… would engender? An amateur breeder, she crossed a Brazilian begonia ( Begonia aconitifolia ) with a lovely privately owned Swiss plant ( B. coccinea 'Lucerna'), and the resulting … begonias. Members of the fibrous cane begonia group, angel-wings are upright growing plants with thick canes or stems, often brilliant foliage and heavy clusters of dangling flowers in … often includes a contrasting color on the underside of the leaves. Deeply etched, lobed, with wavy or feathered margins, these leaves are truly unique. Native to the tropics and …
Type: Plant Info
… about a witches’ brew; we’re talking about fall container gardening. This month, we met up with Jess Goehler, curator, Plant Collections, to create a wickedly beautiful piece of goth plant … garden or container isn’t supposed to be perfect: The point is to step outside the box—to play with personality and aesthetic. It’s a great option for beginners who want to explore the … magentas, and purples are goth gardening staples, and this celosia does not disappoint with its intense color. Jess says its upright habit “towers like the stained-glass windows” you …
Type: Blog
… and cabin fever—the spring seems far away. That’s all the more reason to have a little fun with herbs. Here are some do-it-yourself ideas for using these aromatic workhorses, fresh or … in vinegar add flavor to salad dressings and marinades. Loosely fill 1-quart glass jars with 3 tablespoons of clean fresh herbs such as basil, bay, cayenne, chives, thyme, mint, … works well) and pour it into clean, sterilized bottles. Cork tightly and label the bottle with the ingredients and date. Catnip Crafts Do you have a feline or two at home? They can’t …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This rather rare, cavity-nesting warbler is associated with wet woodland habitats. …
Type: Birding
… cotoneaster, a native of China, is one of the largest cotoneasters, growing to ten feet tall with cascading branches. It has simple ovate leaves about two inches long that are green with a hint of blue. In May these shrubs are covered with clusters of wide-open, five-petaled white flowers, each measuring about 1/2 inch across. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid produces orangish brown flowers with yellow lip on tall branched spikes. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm … and exceptionally well drained potting media for best results. In summer fertilize with a dilute foliar feed solution weekly. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hanging sprays of small green petaled flowers with broad maroon stripes and pink lips make for an elegant display when placed where the … of the flowers can be appreciated. This orchid needs a warm, humid, bright growing environment with very well drained potting media. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This complex orchid hybrid features old rose petals surrounding a yellow cup with a dark reddish band across it. The flowers appear below the foliage. Warm temperatures and high humidity with good air movement in bright light are ideal growing conditions. Mature plants can feature up … a dozen flowers simultaneously. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and wither before removing it from the bulb. Keep bulb and leaves in bright light and continue with normal watering. After May 15, take the potted bulb with long, straplike leaves outside and place it in the garden where it receives morning sun. Fertilize every 10 to 14 days with a liquid 10-10-10 or 15-15-15 mix. The fertilizer is necessary to replenish the bulb for a …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This is an infrequent visiting western species with similarities to the common goldeneye. …
Type: Birding
