… of the orchids and then get home and realize there are many unwanted elements in your photos. One easy option is to move in closer. When you get closer to the flower, you will get less …
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… Perhaps now is a good time to reflect on the diversity of life in a prairie below ground. All one has to do is drive across the Midwest and view the unending and, to many, boring, miles of … benefit from the relationship. Cellular structures indicative of endomycorrhizal fungi that support their symbiotic relationship with prairie plants. For the prairie plants, the fungi … burrowing beneath the surface, you get a sense of how air can be transferred underground to support its biological inhabitants; especially where soil aggregates are abundant. Compared to …
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… and packed with antioxidants—and also the most expensive ham in the world. Oak root systems support the growth of chanterelles, oyster, and truffle mushrooms. During the Civil War, roasted … years old. Oaks have fed us, sheltered us, clothed us, and provided spiritual and emotional support. Oaks are featured in the sacred groves of pre-Christian Europe, and in the Caucasus, a … and fungi. Oaks support more biodiversity than any other genus of tree in North America. One study found 897 species of caterpillars (insect larvae) fed on their leaves. The iconic galls …
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… you want to know their name, what they do, what they like, right? Well, the same with plants. One important aspect of visiting a botanic garden is acknowledging its plant collection. Botanic …
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… participants understand the process of seed germination. It never ceases to amaze at least one participant (especially young students) that plants, even those as great as sunflowers, start …
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… is a definitive weed barrier. I hate to be the bearer of sad news, but the answer to that one is, well…have you noticed that weeds will grow quite well from the seams in the sidewalk? Or … throughout turf areas, we need to imagine what’s going on underground, where the roots grow. One common plant myth that was taught to me thousands of years ago in the fifth grade was that … deep. If viewed in profile, the resulting wedge of soil proves to be a strong-enough “foot” to support the turf (and its root mass) from the weight of foot traffic and lawn mowers while …
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… taxonomically, biologically, and in vegetative and reproductive morphology and anatomy. One of my primary areas of research is working to understand the evolutionary history of this …
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… hummingbirds, many gardeners and scientists alike have long assumed their flower type to be one that is strikingly red, tubular, and scentless. Flowers that are often thought of as typical … plant lists that are dominated by typical species. Now knowing that atypical plants can support the migration and residence of hummingbirds, we can consider more than just the typical …
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… Botanic Garden, where I am the curator in charge of the Bonsai Collection , which is known as one of the best of its kind in the world. Shortly after I purchased my first tree, I started … season (April to November), horticulturists Joe Olsen and Gabe Hutchinson provided great support in keeping the trees watered and benches looking great for our visitors. The remaining … plant production, and his team help care for the trees on my days off. Last but not least, the support of my 12 volunteers is essential. They are a great team of dedicated people who each …
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… ‘Amalfi’. Amaryllis ( Hippeastrum ‘Amalfi’) make great “repeat” gifts. A Tiny Terrarium Hold one of Clare Johnson’s bubble bowl terrariums in your hands, and you can sense the horticultural … gifts. Leah Pilon’s homemade apple butter even has a handmade tag. Chill Out It took customer support manager Karen Angel four to five hours each to hand-crochet cozy cotton/wool neckwarmers …
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