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  • … New! Join us for a plein air botanical drawing class set amid the vibrant colors of the autumn garden. Explore both individual plant studies and broader landscape scenes as you learn techniques for creating texture, capturing fall color, and effective composition. You will receive … Class sessions will be held primarily in the Garden unless there is inclement weather. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent.  The School’s CEUs=18 ART elective   Kimberly …
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  • … Roundleaf oregano is grown for the ornamental drooping clusters of bracts that surround tiny inconspicuous rosy-pink … with good drainage. After being established, they can take heat and drought. They are suitable for hanging baskets and can be dried for flower arrangements, although the stems are rather short. The round, fragrant cleaves clasp …
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  • … seedling discovered growing on the banks of the Harpeth River near Nashville, Tennessee. For those interested in planting native species, selections from the wild that receive cultivar status are referred to as 'nativars'. This plant was selected for the clean, green foliage that obviously was very resistant to powdery mildew. Plant it in full sun and in moisture-retentive soil, and prepare for an influx of butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds when this plant comes into flower. …
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  • … shading out some of the branches and destroying the symmetry. The straight species is used for Christmas trees, for essential oils, and as a source of medicinal salves and drinks. The genus name is derived from the Latin name for pitch, a sugar rich gum that oozes out at injury sites. …
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  • … in Thailand when they hybridized Euphorbia lophogona with Euphorbia millii and selected for seedlings with larger flowers (actually, the colorful parts are botanically described as … The parental species are also displayed in the West Greenhouse and offer a rare opportunity for visitors to compare the improved hybrid with both parents. Grow this species under conditions recommended for cacti and succulents. …
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  • … of florets clustered around the central flower stalk are all wonderfully fragrant. A favorite for forcing indoors for winter bloom, hyacinths survive outdoors in the Chicago area for four to five seasons. However, the flowers in years two through five are less densely packed …
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  • … at the center with a bright yellow stripe on the lip of this non-hardy ground orchid. Known for months of flower production, these orchids are great accents for seasonal displays with a tropical flare. …
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  • … irises, and roses guarantee a color show throughout all seasons. These plants were chosen for their ease of management and their adaptability to shoreline challenges and water … irises, and roses guarantee a color show throughout all seasons. These plants were chosen for their ease of management and their adaptability to shoreline challenges and water …
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  • … Waterfall Garden Water has been used in garden design for centuries. Both its sound and its motion provide a lively contrast to the serenity of garden … of the garden affords beautiful views across the lake. … Water has been used in garden design for centuries. Both its sound and its motion provide a lively contrast to the serenity of garden …
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  • … the floriculturist who had raised Spike from a seed, peeked inside the frilly spathe to check for pollen. “If there had been pollen, it would have been all over my hand,” Still said. Pollen’s … tubes, paintbrushes and a “scoopula” (to collect pollen). At 10 a.m. today, staff gathered for the delicate procedure. Pollak and Still fist bumped…and the operation began.  As Still began … and director, explains Spike’s spathe to a young visitor. For more information please visit our  titan arum page . …
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