… in Mexico. They were also found growing a bit farther north in the western United States, and in parts of northern and western South America. As garden plants, zinnias have been enjoyed since the early 1800s in … the United States. The “Elegant Zinnia” ( Z. elegans ), was a simple, single-flowered species and became the founding member of our modern-day garden zinnias. In its natural form it grows …
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… usually one of the most pleasant seasons of the year, in recent years, bright sunshiny days, and warm weather has prevailed and with some exceptions, “in the outlying areas,” frost held off. The results? Beautiful fall color and flowering in perennials, grasses, and those intriguing late-season vegetables masquerading as …
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… daylilies — absolutely fail-safe plants. Stick them in the ground, give them a little water, and they're on their own. In fact, they grow so fast and multiply so freely that, in a few years, you'll be splitting them apart and giving them away to friends. Hostas have become so ubiquitous in shaded suburban gardens that …
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… of techniques to produce food organically in small urban or suburban spaces. Through photos and garden planting graphics, you will gain an understanding of the process of designing a successful food garden. Topics include efficient use of in-ground space, intensive and succession planting techniques, raised-bed gardens, season extension, indoor gardens, and building and maintaining healthy soils. Bill Shores, professional grower and garden …
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… I am broadly interested in inclusive biology education and ensuring students have the knowledge, tools, and support they need to succeed in ecological research and related fields. In my current role, I support high school, undergraduate, and graduate …
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… The pollinator garden is a popular school garden theme that promotes conservation and provides multiple opportunities for NGSS connections. Plant a pollinator container garden and receive additional native plants and seeds for your school garden. Meet a horticulturist and a scientist to learn about native …
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… magazine as their favorite rose in 2006, this bushy, shrub-like plant grows to 3 to 4 feet and is coated with clusters of velvety red, semidouble flowers from mid-June to October. This patented hybrid is a cross between 'Radvel' and 'Country Dancer'. Disease-resistant and hardy, it sports semiglossy, dark-green foliage and has some resistance to black spot. In the …
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… a mound of bright green, short, strap-like foliage. Although it performs better in full sun and watered regularly, it can handle some shade and some drought. Excellent as a cut flower, attracts pollinators, and tolerates pests such as deer and gophers. It is hardy to zone 9 and is used as an annual at …
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… Striking red and white flowers are produced from mid-summer right up to the first hard frost of fall on this … perennial native to North America. Fine textured medium green leaves are resistant to pests and diseases. Plant this salvia in full sun and in the warmest microclimate in the garden, and once established, water only enough to pull …
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