… a balloon flower. Hakone Blue balloon flower bears large 2-3 inch double bluish-purple flowers from June through August. The plant grows to about two feet tall and about eighteen inches wide …
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… and thereafter only during droughts. It thrives during warm summer days. Zinnias benefit from a little "elbow room" to allow air movement around the leaves and so decrease the incidence …
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… pollinators, wildflowers, and weeds. For the vegetable gardener, there’s the new Fresh from the Garden: An Organic Guide to Growing Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs in Cold Climates, by … and debris that clings to gardeners’ boots and shoes. There are decorative boot scrapers made from iron, as well as more basic types made from rubber and brushes. Apron A garden-inspired apron for the gardener-cook is a fun gift as are …
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… like muskrat scent," Echinacea is a quintessential midwestern native that dots prairies from Illinois to Virginia, and Louisiana to Georgia. This late-summer bloom is not only a popular … soil. In an open, dry, sunny spot that needs to be filled in, it is a great choice. Hardy from USDA Zones 3 through 9, this perennial can grow up to 5 feet tall with a 2-foot spread in … dietary supplements and herbal teas, it is thought to aid in the treatment of everything from ear infections to athlete’s foot. The Warm Hues of Coneflowers Echinacea 'Cleopatra' …
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… balled- and-burlapped or container holiday tree this season. Successful transition of the tree from indoors to the home landscape requires advance preparation. It’s best to dig the tree’s … temperatures are predicted, move the soil into a garage or other warm location to prevent it from freezing over. The planting hole can be covered with a tarp over the holidays. When planning … remain indoors longer than seven to 10 days at most. It should be placed in a cool room, away from drafts and warm air vents. When selecting your tree, take its size and weight into …
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… (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots, which means they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature … the plant through dry periods. Other varieties are monopodial, meaning upward growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can make …
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… 150 feet) tall with horizontal branching and a rounded habit. Trunk diameter typically ranges from 3-8 feet, with some records up to 16 feet. Although tulip tree (see Liriodendron tulipifera … inner bark. Mature trees typically display mottled white bark that facilitates identification from great distances. The large 3-5 lobed medium to dark green leaves (4-10 inches wide) have … borers, scale, Japanese beetles, caterpillars and mites. When grown as a lawn tree, litter from twigs, large leaves, bark and fruiting balls can pose significant clean-up problems. …
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… Would you love to be able to harvest fresh berries from your own backyard? If so, this class will show you how easy it is to successfully grow berry …
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… can also greatly improve their productivity. We will also discuss which plants benefit most from pruning and the tools and techniques needed to maintain an attractive and bountiful garden …
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… a variety of spices into recipes. Take home tips for making a meal out of any leftovers from the platter. Enjoy a generous sampling of dishes made in class and take some home to share. …
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