… are flushed with faint blue in early spring along the midribs on this hardy squill, ideal for planting in masses beneath large deciduous trees among groundcover. It almost never sets seed …
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… stems, earning it the common name of burros tail. Grow in full sun and don't overwater for best results. …
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… reach a height of about 4 feet. In July and August it produces pale pink flowers. It is ideal for a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… with a bright red eye on this hardy hibiscus cultivar. Dark green leaves provide a backdrop for the flowers. A slightly shorter sized plant adaptable to smaller gardens. Archived Copy: …
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… by the dark red stems rising from the dark bronze foliage in summer. This astilbe is ideal for moist soils in shaded conditions; water it during droughts. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… to frost. Easy to grow, Cambodian Queen is a proven performer. Pair with Asters and Anemones for a stunning fall show. Mounding habit. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… be therapeutic, as long as it is something you enjoy doing. What could be more exhilarating, for example, than raking leaves on a crisp autumn day? Even mowing the lawn can be therapy for some. I have a neighbor who mows his lawn at least twice a week simply because he loves to cut grass. For most people it would be a chore, but for him it's enjoyable and therapeutic. One of the …
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… And it can save you some big bucks. A 1-gallon pot of purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea), for example, may cost $8 to $10. A packet of seeds can provide dozens of the same plant for about one-third of the price. Each seed holds an embryonic plant that’s resting and waiting for the right conditions to germinate. One of the most satisfying things a gardener can do is …
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… I started vermicomposting (composting with worms) in April for Earth Day. It has been four months and my worms have generated some nice castings (worm poop) … and airy, not wet. (Note: If your worm bin is soggy, open the lid and let the bin dry out for a week or so. Do not add any food scraps before moving to the next step.) When you have a … any remaining food scraps. This might take a week or so. View all parts Vermicomposting for Beginners view part 1 Tips for Managing Your Worm Bin View part 2 This worm bin still has …
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… Performance by Joey Brink In 2021, the National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) sponsored a juried carillon composition competition to create five new pieces for the Carillon in honor of Frederick Law Olmsted. This concert will feature "Four Olmsted … across the country, transforming American life and culture. His vision of public parks for all people — and their ability to strengthen communities and promote public well-being. …
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