… Red One”) during the Allied invasion of North Africa. He was awarded the Silver Star (1943) for leading a patrol deep into enemy territory. Captured by Rommel’s Afrika Korps, he was sent to OFLAG 64, a German prisoner-of- war camp in Poland (1943–45). There he applied his horticultural training to maintain a two-acre vegetable garden and greenhouse, producing food that helped sustain more … for leading a patrol deep into enemy territory. Captured by Rommel’s Afrika Korps, he was sent to OFLAG 64, a German prisoner-of- war camp in Poland (1943–45). There he applied his …
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… Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes looking for insects, especially closer to bridges where they build cup-shaped mud nests. …
Type: Birding
… Create your own nature journals and contribute to a shared journal with multidisciplinary artist Regin Igloria, known for his ‘community-binding’ work. Krehbiel Gallery, Design Studio …
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… Amur adonis ( Adonis amurensis ) and its ties to the namesake god are a good match. This plant is as handsome as any perennial, and once seen in bloom, its perfection is almost impossible to resist. Amur adonis is as ephemeral as the god Adonis, and soon after blooming, the plant … family, the flowers have waxy, heavy, bright yellow petals. The 1- to 2-inch, large-for-the-plant blooms emerge and open first. Just as the flowers fully mature, bright green, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Jolly sunflower, big and yellow, said, "I'm sure a lucky fellow." —Elizabeth Gordon Ask a child to name the biggest flower he ever saw and he would probably shout out "sunflower." Ask a prairie aficionado for a list of the top ten prairie plants blooming now, and a sunflower will surely be on that … centers of the flowers range from majestic dark seedheads filled with tasty sunflower seeds to centers completely concealed by hundreds of petals. Helianthus annuus 'Buttercream' Helianthus …
Type: Plant Info
… Philodendron gloriosum lives up to its name. Philodendron grow either upright or as vines. This plant creeps along the ground, … displaying exotic patterned foliage. The large, deep green, velvety leaves, which can be up to a foot in length are marked with pronounced silver-white veining. Easy-to-grow and perfect for low light. Hardy to Zones 10 – 11. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Eupatorium perfoliatum is a member of the Asteraceae (Aster) plant family, native to the central and eastern regions of North America. It features masses of white flowers in September and October. The 2' to 3' plants are frequently swarmed by a number of species of butterflies, who feast upon the … believed that the leaves wrapped around the stem indicated that this plant was good for healing broken bones; assigning medicinal properties based upon the physical characteristics …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tree with shiny green leaves, showy clusters of creamy white flowers that bloom from May to June, round white fruit, and red foliage in the fall. Native to the Midwest, it grows 15 to 20 feet tall and is often found in the wild at the edge of … be pruned to a tree form. It is fast growing and suckers profusely, making it an ideal plant for controlling soil erosion along the banks of streams. It will colonize so it can be used as a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The cooler temperatures have put an end to tender annuals, herbs, and most perennials. If you haven’t brought in your houseplants from … option is to simply dunk the entire plant, pot and all, if possible, in a bucket of water for several minutes to remove or kill insect pests. You may need to do this more than once. “Or, … also chew on tender plant parts. In large numbers, they can be a nuisance. Sticky traps will get some of these jumpers. Water the plant from the saucer and let the top inch or two of soil …
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… throughout the year, this non-hardy vine produces red and scarlet blooms that are attractive to butterflies. Plant in bright light to full sun, moisture retentive well-drained soils, and provide a trellis or other means of support for it to clamber up on. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
