… on the underside of its glossy green leaves. Known in Britain as the cricket bat willow, it is grown there as a timber source for their national game. The bright green stems of new growth …
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… it! Pumpkin Project Get the whole family involved in this fun activity. Give pumkins a quick coat of non-toxic water-based paint; then glue on decorations. Note that the glued-on items …
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… in late April or early May. They are quickly followed by edible berries beloved by birds. This is truly a plant for all seasons, with its beautiful spring flowers, handsome green leaves, striking orange-to-red fall color and silver bark. It is a popular early spring-flowering small tree. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four …
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… used to do this all the time, and now she’s a wildlife biologist.” 1. Pick up a Stick How cool is this? In 2008, the stick was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame! It’s in great … in the dirt, a conductor’s baton, the first leg of a tepee, and anything else a child says it is. 2. Learn to Lash If one stick is interesting, a pile of sticks has real 3-D potential. The … undyed yarn or fabric into a personal style experience. 10. Paint Chip Color Hunt One quick visit to the paint store can send kids off to hunt for hours, as they try to match nature’s …
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… by even the most avid horticulturists. Heptacodium miconioides , or seven-son-flower, is a perfect example of a plant that remained unrecognized years after its introduction and is only now being rediscovered. Although it was first collected in 1907 by E. H. Wilson during an … gradually gained popularity. A member of the Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle) family, the plant is related to viburnum and forsythia. Heptacodium is an outstanding specimen plant. Grown as a …
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Native to North Africa and Asia, the Armenian willow displays bright yellow catkins in early spring. Stems are silvery gray while the leaves are soft grayish green. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil …
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… Amur adonis ( Adonis amurensis ) and its ties to the namesake god are a good match. This plant is as handsome as any perennial, and once seen in bloom, its perfection is almost impossible to resist. Amur adonis is as ephemeral as the god Adonis, and soon after blooming, the plant returns underground to …
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… The time has come for homemade mustard—and you won’t believe how easy and tasty it is. Start with the Basics As always, we turned to program horticulturist Nancy Clifton to learn … for 2-4 weeks at room temperature on a pantry shelf. Refrigerate after the desired pungency is reached. Homemade mustards last 6 to 12 months in the refrigerator. Clockwise from top left: … crushed mustard seed, and medium-hot mustard seed. Next, Get Creative After making that first quick batch of basic mustard, Nancy passed around ten jars of flavored mustards for us to sample. …
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… flowering shrubs on my property and cut branches to force indoors for late-winter color. What is the best way to do this? A. Branches from most flowering trees or shrubs can be successfully …
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… the base and bend it toward the ground; it will break just below the soil line where the spear is free of fibrous roots. Once harvested, asparagus deteriorates quickly, so it should be …
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