… bloom as often as they should? A. Many African violets will cut down on their blooming during the winter months because so many of their cultural requirements are not being met: bright light, … and humid air with no drafts. If you have had these plants for some time, perhaps it is time to repot them. 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 …
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… habit, red winter stems and foliage that emerges with a gold margin that turns creamy as the season progresses. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
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… dogwood is a small tree notable for its large deep pink bracts that provide a display around the insignificant true flowers. Fall color is red orange. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
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… Clouded in mystery as to their exact origin, today’s charming miniature roses are most likely descendants of the old Chinese rose, Rosa chinensis . Hybridizers recognized the intriguing qualities of these …
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… Nymphaea Waterlily is very fond of floating in a sunny pond. Tantalizing little creature, likes to grow where one can't reach her. – Elizabeth Gordon Nymphaea is the beautifully named genus for about half of all waterlily species. (The Nymphaeaceae family …
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… Native ginger is found in the moist shady woods of eastern north America from Manitoba to North Carolina. Although it is …
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… This geranium has deep green, palmately lobed leaves that are very aromatic when bruised. The semi-evergreen foliage has a velvety appearance and turns brilliant scarlet in fall when planted in sun. The bright pink blossoms that bloom from spring into summer are like … in the shade. This mounded plant spreads by rhizomes and makes an excellent ground cover for difficult sites in sun or shade. Use it under trees or woven through the perennial border. A …
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… for its columnar habit and red fall foliage. A relatively recent introduction, it is reported to be fast growing and drought tolerant. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
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… Kentucky wisteria ( Wisteria macrostachya ), the hardiest of the wisterias, greets visitors to the Bulb Garden with pendant racemes of lilac-blue flowers. Wisteria grows to 25 feet and requires proper pruning for the maximum number of flowers. It is a recommended alternative to Chinese wisteria ( W. …
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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 your own mat and water …
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