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  • … Narcissus ‘Rosy Sunrise’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid to late spring with white petals and a salmon pink corona. The … not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … A wilt-resistant variety.  This is a scented clematis with a honeysuckle-like fragrence. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … year, it's tempting to hibernate and rest up for the tilling and planting to come. But January is prime time for another kind of preparation: learning all you can to make this growing season … could stay home and read books or browse websites. But a winter or spring class or workshop is a better place to start. You can ask questions, get guidance for further research, and meet … help you get the most out of your garden learning experience The first and most important step is to make sure you're in the right class, says Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … an unusual plant variety, or to give a fresh cutting a try. What's often called a lily pad is actually a floating leaf: Nymphaea 'Arc-en-Ciel' is sometimes grown specifically for its beautifully mottled and variegated leaves. Still, there … month in Smart Gardener, we dive into one of them: the watery world of waterlilies. Nymphaea is the beautifully named genus for about half of all waterlily species. (The Nymphaeaceae family …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … flamenco influences filtered through an improvisational lens. Their singular nuevo tango sound is cool, impassioned, sensuous, seductive, and utterly dance-inducing. Featuring the piano … Sascha Jacobsen ( Trio Garufa , The Musical Art Quintet ), Alma Vieja is at once an album for tango lovers and an opening for all listeners into this magical world.           This concert is presented in collaboration with the International Latino Cultural Center. …
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  • … be alarmed if your hibiscus loses all of its leaves shortly after moving them indoors; this is normal. They will soon produce new growth. Hibiscus overwinter best indoors if provided with … Provide consistent moisture, but do not allow the plant to stand in water, which is a good practice for all houseplants. If your plant is growing in its original potting medium, it should be repotted in a good quality potting medium …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … 2 – 3 p.m. Dan Bussey, orchard manager of Seed Savers Exchange Alsdorf Auditorium The lecture is free, but seating is limited (regular Garden parking fees apply). Get Tickets Now Lewis Incomparable. Summer Gold. … in Decorah, Iowa, to preserve hundreds of pre-1900 apple varieties. Orchard manager Dan Bussey is an apple historian and orchard keeper. Follow Dan’s childhood experiences in cider-making that …
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  • … ‘Fancy Nancy’ is an herbaceous peony with a Japanese-style bloom in varying shades of pink and white. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late; It is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 30 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … ‘Lucky’ is an herbaceous peony with rich red blossoms tipped with yellow in the center. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Lucky’ is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 32 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … on tree peonies appear 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. ‘Magenta Moon’ is an herbaceous peony with 6” semi-double blooms which make excellent cut flowers. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Magenta Moon’ is an early bloomer. It grows to 28” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant