… Narcissus ‘Minnow’ is in Division 8. This is a dwarf cultivar that stands only 5-6 inches high. It blooms in mid spring with 3 – 5 flowers … is hardy in zones 5 – 9. 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. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to Africa, black-eyed peas are a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the new year. The legumes had particular cultural significance among enslaved West Africans; to this day, black-eyed pea fritters are a popular street food in Senegal and other West African … others often include a black-eyed pea dish on their New Year’s Day tables. The recipe below is from chef Tsadakeeyah Emmanuel of Majani Catering, a vegetarian cuisine catering company based …
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… How to add Pantone’s ‘Peach Fuzz’ to your plantings Think about a sweet, fuzzy summer peach, a hue between pink and orange—that’s … plants that are pollinator friendly and play well with the rest of your blooms. Terracotta is a fantastic companion, so basic pottery can look luxurious next to Peach Fuzz. If you’re a …
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… To every perennial there is a season — often fleeting. Remember the peonies? Gone in one glorious week. Yet some … and they'll come back with a whole new burst of flowers later in the summer. "Deadheading" is the practice of removing an individual flower that has started to turn brown or shrivel. The goal is to prevent the flower from turning into seeds. Once that …
Type: Plant Info
… edged in red and cream. The lateral spines are relatively soft but the red terminal spine is stout and to be avoided. This hybrid is relatively small growing (about two foot in size) and has proven to be hardy down to at least 20 degrees F. Use in containers in cold climates for a landscape …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The marginal shield fern or marginal wood fern is native to the moist woodlands of eastern north America where it is found in shaded nooks around rocks and fallen trees. It has medium green leathery leaves and can grow to 2 feet in height with a similar spread. The marginal wood fern prefers humus-rich soil and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Shrub bush clover is an eastern Asian native shrub can grow to 10’ with a similar spread. It blooms on new wood in … with rose-purple flowers. Top growth may die back in the winter, but the roots are hardy to Zone 4. It can grow in full sun to part shade but absolutely needs good drainage. Once …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Examine the compositional techniques of today’s contemporary nature and landscape photographers to help find your photographic voice. Apply these ideas to your work through weekly class projects. Display your photographic vision through a portfolio created during the workshop. This course is designed for intermediate photographers. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress …
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… Q. I have been spraying an insecticidal soap solution on my garden plants and houseplants to control insects. How long does this product last on the plants? A. Soap solutions are designed to target soft-bodied insects on contact or as the solution begins to dry. Once the product is completely dry, it has very little effectiveness as an insect control. This is why you need to …
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… Nobles firs are giant evergreen trees native to the Cascade Mountains from northern California to Washington. This dwarf conifer selection scarcely resembles its parents species. Steely blue … and a dwarf spreading growth habit are the key characteristics of this cultivar. Growth rate is very slow, 3 to 8 inches per year. This plant can be difficult to establish, requiring light …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
