… spikes originating from the growing tip of the cane (pseudobulb). This section of Dendrobium is known for having small black hairs on the undersides of leaves and the canes. Grow in bright light, high humidity, water frequently during the growth phase (summer) and reduce to merely keeping the roots moist in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Neon Valley reed stem epidendrum ( Epidendrum 'Neon Valley') is a small, bright-orange-flowered orchid of the Epidendrum genus with a yellow blush to the lip. Tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, epidendrum orchids can be found in … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The upper petals of this orchid are narrow and dark burgundy, with light yellow tips. The cup is canary yellow with a basal blotch of crimson. Sometimes called "dancing lady orchids," this genus adapts to home cultivation if it receives bright light, humidity, and very well-drained soils. The … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… This golden willow tree loves water and is usually grown in damp areas for the bright golden yellow stems that are visible in the winter … of about fifty feet although it is usually coppiced (cut back every year in later winter) to maintain a height of around eight to ten feet. The new growth is bright red and the flowers are bright yellow. In the winter, after …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… woodland wildflowers that emerge, then quickly go dormant—live their lives. If you want to see some of the spring woodland flowers in bloom, you often have to be there on the day they appear. In your local forest preserves, as in the McDonald Woods at … find are petals scattered on the ground, and you realize you have to wait another year. This is particularly true of species like bloodroot ( Sanguinaria canadensis ), whose blossoms only …
Type: Plant Info
… 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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… Climbing hydrangea is a clinging ornamental perennial vine that can reach 60-80’ tall. It climbs with the aid of … will cover trees, walls, rocks or pergolas. ‘Jane Platt’ has small leaves – the foliage is 1/3 to 2/1 the size of the species – and it white lacecap flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Though slow to establish, it will climb to 20 to 30 feet after two to three …
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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 …
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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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… Tempelhof Hinoki cypress is a native of Japan, where they are used in the timber industry. Hinoki cypress is considered sacred by the Shintos. ‘Tempelhof’ is a broad, cone-shaped conifer with deep-green … growing in broad overlapping whorls on orange stems. Excellent as an informal hedge, it grows to 12 feet high and 10 feet wide and requires little pruning. Foliage turns bronze in winter. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
