… home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in the aster family native to Mexico. Easy to grow with vivid flowers, they are a good choice for introducing youngsters to growing plants by seed. They can be sown directly into average soil …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that’s one more exciting aspect of spring. Look them Over Pick up the pots and look for roots emerging from drainage holes. That’s a sign the plant could use repotting. Leaf tips … and limp are also signs that the plant needs care. Hold the pot up to the light to check for spider mites, minuscule insects that create very fine, hard-to-see webbing under leaves and … New Potting Soil Your plants may need fresh potting mix. If a plant has grown in the same pot for a few years there’s a good chance the fertilizers and nutrients in the soil are depleted. …
Type: Plant Info
… and whether there are signs of insect and rodent damage. The work comes at a critical time for Joshua trees, iconic plants of the Southwest. Joshua trees provide habitat and food for a host of animals; the plants are an essential part of the Mojave Desert ecosystem. But … Desert destroyed about 1.3 million Joshua trees. Sometimes it can be hard to stay optimistic for the future of Joshua trees. We’ve been seeing established trees—hundreds of years old and …
Type: Blog
… the neighbors are sneaking tomatoes onto your front porch. Never fear. There are many options for coping with the harvest. One option is to donate surplus produce to food pantries or homeless … pantry welcomes perishable goods before you deliver the produce. If you need new inspiration for the table, check out the recipes from the Garden Café . Pesto A classic way to use up … sauce. Freeze pesto in ice-cube trays and then keep the cubes in the freezer in a zipper bag for later use. Got armloads of heirlooms on your hands? Learn to preserve your harvest in tomato …
Type: Plant Info
… Plants That Celebrate Halloween It’s just about that time of year for ghosts, goblins, witches, and treats. To celebrate, here are some plants that are not only … during summer. Split the fruits lengthwise, lightly oil and season the flesh, and grill them for a yummy Halloween treat. Darth Vader Begonia ( Begonia darthvaderiana ) This rare begonia was … which refer to its large leaves that often have perforations. The holes or deep lobes account for its other common name, “Swiss cheese plant.” Whatever its name, it makes a great monster of a …
Type: Plant Info
… and fruits, with vines up to 20 feet long that need some kind of support unless you have space for them to sprawl. Many cooks and gardeners appreciate heirloom tomatoes—the old-fashioned varieties our ancestors grew, which have been rediscovered for their taste and long growing season. Keeping Them Happy Tomatoes need full sun and … be spaced 1 foot apart if they will be supported, and 3 to 4 feet apart if there is room for them to sprawl. Dwarf varieties are easily grown in containers, making them a favorite crop …
Type: Plant Info
… New! Watercolor is perfect for winter: crisp white paper, long crystalline-blue shadows, landscapes transformed by mounds of …
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… around with the experts at the Enabling Garden and perhaps they can point one out to you. Look for this tundra-breeder traveling in a flock of common redpolls or goldfinches and siskins. This …
Type: Birding
… Summer is just around the corner, and summer is the time for color. This class presents the many ways plants can be combined and mixed to enhance the …
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