… For centuries the oak tree, with its sturdy trunk and sprawling branches, has represented strength, longevity, and endurance. Create a collage depicting an oak tree from a wonderful assortment of beads, mosaic tiles, glass, china, buttons, floral tin, and vintage jewelry parts. You could even create your own family tree. All skill levels welcome. …
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… of this cactus from Oaxaca in early spring. This species is adapted to growing in cracks and crevices of cliffs, etc. The small pale yellow spines that cover the stems are difficult to remove and should be avoided. Bright light and exceptionally well drained soils are required. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of only 8-12 inches in full sun to partial shade and with dry to moderate soil. From late spring to early fall it blooms repeatedly with blue, lavender, and purple flowers. A native of Croatia, this plant is useful in a border or rock garden. The bell-shaped flowers attract bees and butterflies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… on the market. Adorable Tiger, a tetraploid, also features flowers of heavy substance and up to 18 flowers per flowering stalk. Plant in full sun in average soils and water to establish the root system and thereafter only during periods of drought. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… to the American tropics. Plant 'Royal Blue' in full sun, average soils, water during droughts, and watch the hummingbirds flock to the flowers. It prefers the warmer temperatures of mid-summer to early fall, and is insect and pest resistant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… Create a hive and five buzzing bees, all hanging from a twiggy mobile adorned with flowers. Needle felt the pieces of this sweet mobile, then assemble and hang in your home or nursery and watch the slightest breeze cause the bees to “buzz.” Honor our pollinators with this fun …
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… New! Experience the Garden at dusk and discover what comes to life when the light softenss, the color deepens, and the natural world begins its transition into night. Learn about key garden features that enhance the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden at this sunset hour. A classroom lecture is followed by a walk to …
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… is familiar as a ground cover in partial- or full-shade areas. It grows to 1 feet in height and spreads to an area of 1½ feet. It remains green through the winter and blooms with small white flowers in early spring. It will spread rather quickly and should be thinned periodically to promote good air circulation. Archived Copy: This content …
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… evergreen shrub with attractive soft gray-green foliage. It prefers full sun, good drainage, and moderate moisture and is hardy to USDA Zone 4. It is a slow-growing juniper, only reaching 3 feet in height and 4 feet in width. This shrub would be appropriate as a garden specimen plant or cultivated as …
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… This low-growing, creeping evergreen shrub reaches about 2 feet in height with full sun and dry moisture conditions. It is non-flowering, but it produces showy black and blue fruit in the winter that is attractive to birds. Resistant to deer, It can be used for erosion control and as an evergreen ground cover with very little maintenance. Archived Copy: This content was …
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