… soft-scale insects that attacks trees by sucking plant fluids and sap. It is most noticeable in late spring and summer when it appears as large, whitish lumps, up to ½ inch long, attached to the branches of magnolia trees. In severe infestations, entire branches may be coated with scale and have a chalky appearance. … black with sooty mold that grows on the clear sticky liquid secreted by the scale insects. In early spring, magnolia scale appears as a barely visible dark speck which soon grows into a …
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… given medium light and temperatures to 60 degrees Fahrenheit at night and daytime temperatures in the mid-70s. A famous native of Japan, Neofinetia falcata was the favorite orchid of the … the orchids of Japan and China. The type of species was introduced to the West from Japan in 1784 by Carl Peter Thunberg. Known as fuh-ran , or the orchid of the winds, in pre-industrial Japan, Neofinetia falcata could only be grown by samurai warriors, which led to …
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… Antonio Musa Brassavola. They have long, thin, tubular leaves that can reach up to a foot in length and sometimes appear unrolled or flattened. The tubular leaves are designed to reduce … frequent water than many other epiphytic orchids. Lady-of-the-night orchid is generally found in lowland tropical forests or mangrove swamps, growing on trees or on exposed rocks and cliffs near the shore. The white to pale green flowers are usually about 3½ inches in diameter and extremely fragrant in the evening. Each flower has long, slender sepals and …
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… The first species in this genus to be discovered, it produces large, fragrant, showy white or orchid colored … to be grown by homeowners, the following approach has produced repeat bloom. Once temperatures in summer have warmed up, move the plants to a full sun location on the patio and water daily … fertilizer weekly. The plants should dry completely between waterings, ideally given early in the day. When temperatures begin to cool in fall bring plants indoors and place under full sun …
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… Although they do prefer to be slightly "potbound," all repotting should be done in spring using plastic rather than terra cotta pots. Be sure to remove any side shoots that develop off the parent plant. Good light is essential — a south or east window in winter and a west window in summer. African violets demand high humidity and may decline in excessively dry air. Be sure …
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… Are you interested in learning more about how to work with youth in an urban agriculture or school garden setting? Would you like to know more about structuring a … for social and emotional learning, giving feedback to students, and common challenges faced in youth programming. This event will include an overview of our program structure and …
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… Concert for All! Experiencing live music lights up the entire brain and opens communication in ways that words alone cannot. In this interactive concert, Old Town School of Folk Music faculty create a multi-sensory … Centered around the theme of growth, and performed by teaching artists experienced and trained in the field of special education, the concert creates a safe, celebratory space for children …
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… Its origin may be the islands of the Pacific or Indian Ocean, but it has become widespread in tropical areas. Coconut trees can grow up to 80 feet tall and they start by sprouting from the deepest of the three holes in the de-husked fruit. Everyone knows what coconut palms look like: tall gray trunks topped with … fruit tucked under them. The coconut fruit, botanically a “drupe”, is one of the largest seeds in the world. Coconut milk is obtained by grating the white meat of the fruit. Other coconut …
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… The violet-colored flowers of Colchicum bloom in October and are accented with a greenish-white, star-shaped center featuring a golden eye and anthers. Plant in full sun and moist but well-drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so … up to the surface of the soil. Interplant corms with companion plants that begin growth late in the season to accomodate the luxuriant spring foliage that provides a backdrop for the flowers …
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… Aurea cornelian cherry dogwood is notable for its glossy golden foliage, which turns orange in the fall. In other respects the Aurea cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in summer, vibrant fall color and exfoliating winter bark. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly …
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