… recurring blooms during a long growing season. It is a rare rebloomer among lilacs. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs …
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… Ninebark is a compact form of Eastern Ninebark that has bright yellow new growth that matures to green and grows to a height and width of about four feet. Eastern ninebark is a deciduous shrub that is native to the south-eastern parts of North America, where it is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature …
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… Experience gentle yoga for well-being in a relaxing and inclusive environment designed for all levels of fitness. Enjoy a combination … of gentle breathing, stretching, meditation, and relaxation, with attention placed on the seated and reclining postures. Come and enjoy a sense of peace and balance. You should be able to transition between standing and seated positions during class. Bring a yoga mat. Patricia …
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… is notable for its vibrant reddish-purple blossoms and relatively small stature. It is one of the Little Girls series developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1962. Ann blooms in mid-spring. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
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… Blanche Sweet is a cultivar of the hyacinth lilac, which is a cross between the common lilac and the Asian lilac S. oblata . It was selected in 1981 and bears fragrant chalky blue blossoms with a pinkish blush. It blooms a week or two … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs …
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… New! Delve into the world of peonies, whose aromas and stunning visual appearances turn heads. Discover the many types and characteristics of peony varieties. This course will begin in the classroom and then stroll to the west flower walk to examine many of the plants in bloom. Dress for the weather. Heather …
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… shades ( Anemone coronaria 'PAS1863') is commonly called a poppy anemone. Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, this showy, vibrantly colored specimen has 4- to 4½-inch, dark-centered … to 54 degrees Fahrenheit) to promote optimum stem length. A must-have for the spring garden in USDA Zones 7 and warmer, compared with many other cool cut-flower greenhouse crops such as …
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… are tiny insects often seen hovering above moist soil of indoor plants. They are attracted to damp soil mixes that contain peat moss or shredded pine bark where they lay their eggs. The developing larvae tunnel into plant roots or small cuttings and seedlings where they can do extensive damage, particularly in greenhouse propagation situations. To reduce the gnat population, change the environment they …
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… Did you know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? Not the grocery store kind. But the fruit of 'Hardy Red' kiwi vine is a … can eat them like grapes. 'Hardy Red' kiwi vine is female, and that's important if you want to grow it for the fruit as well as the flowers, because you'll need a male vine for pollination. …
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… sunset-colored flower blends of burnt orange, red, and salmon. Moth orchids ( Phalaenopsis and the closely related x Doritaenopsis ) are among the easiest for homeowner culture. Provide bright … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic 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 …
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