… ‘Firefly’ is a self clinging climbing hydrangea aptly named for its bright yellow variegated leaves which give the effect of lightning bugs. It reaches an … for its striking foliage of dark green contrasted with bright yellow. It does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought tolerant . This is a cultivar of Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris which is native to Japan, China, South Korea and eastern Siberia. The subspecies name petiolaris refers to the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… hydrangea takes its name from the flowers that change color from a creamy white in mid-summer to pink in late summer to strawberry red in the fall. This hydrangea is a compact mounding shrub growing to only about … Hydrangeas like well-drained but consistently moist soil. This hydrangea is suitable for smaller gardens and the flowers are suitable for cutting and floral arrangements both fresh …
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… Multiple, up to 6" across, pinkish red lady slipper orchid flowers on tall flowering stalks rise above green … 18" in height. This exciting new species was discovered in Peru, well beyond the typical range for this genus fairly recently. In cultivation it requires cooler temperatures, reliably moist … sunlight for no more than 4-6 hours per day. This plant is a hybrid because it is illegal to possess the straight species outside of Peru. Hybrids like this one are being produced to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in shaded locations in soils that are continuously moist throughout the year. They are prone to nibbling by rabbits and deer but are well worth the trouble to protect when their flowers reassure gardeners that October has arrived. Late season flowers are particularly important to pollinators preparing for winter regardless of whether they migrate like Monarch butterflies and some hummingbirds or …
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… <p>This <em>Weigela</em> can reach up to 9 feet tall and wide, so when it comes into bloom in May, it puts on a big show. Magenta … and hummingbirds come flying. </p> <p>They love <em>Weigelas.</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special …
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… Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. He … owl behavior and identification, as well as the places these fascinating birds are most likely to be seen. He may even demonstrate his world-famous barred owl call. After the discussion, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight …
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… Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots present fun, funky music for kids and young families. They love to make their shows an engaging, interactive experience … debut album Food! is available for digital download on iTunes. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs as the Garden has a limited supply available each evening. …
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… Ovens wattle is native to the temperate regions of southeastern Australia where its nectar-rich flowers provide late winter food for birds and insects. This small tree grows to about 15 feet in height and width and is notable for its attractive green leaves and pendulous …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flower spike produces lavender-blue flowers from red-edged bracts. The flowers will last for months, but once the flowers fade, the plant will decline. Look for offshoots, called "pups" at the base of the plant and re-pot them to get new plants. They like filtered light and loose soil mixed with small bark chips to increase porosity. …
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… shrub rose ( Rosa 'ANGelsie') is a 2005 All America Rose Selection (AARS) winner, both for its generous bloom habit and its carefree nature. The coral-pink flowers keep coming all … well as a place in the border. Give it a well-drained, sunny location, and a little fertilizer to kick off the season. One other note on siting...this rose is quite thorny, so you may want to keep it away from children's play areas. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
