… This vine grows to a height of more than 40 feet, with full shade and moist soil conditions. From March to June, it has salmon and green blooms. It is one of the primary sources for vanilla flavoring. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers, vibrantly colored summer fruits, and exfoliating bark that adds rich visual interest to winter gardens. It is available both as a single- or multi-stemmed plant and can be a nice … are pruned. Small yellow flowers appear in March, and during a cool spring, they'll last for weeks. Bright red fruit that ripens in midsummer is edible but extremely tart. Fall color can be reddish to purple, depending on the year. The gray-brown to rich-brown exfoliating, flaky bark, is very …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sweetbay magnolia (var. virginiana ) is native to the coastal United States from North Carolina to Massachusetts, where it is notable for its creamy white, lemon-scented blooms. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A large tree, the river birch grows to heights of 40 to 60 feet. When mature, it has an oval, rounded habit and is a good choice for large areas. The flowers are not very showy; brown catkins (male flowers) release their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of them overlooked by nature lovers and gardeners alike, simply because “it's just too cold to go outside.” Perhaps that's true when the windchill dips to threatening levels or the snow blows sideways; but when the air is clear and calm, and the sun … do feather-light grasses that cast almost imperceptible shadows on the snow. How glad we feel for the subtlety of this season, where small favors are so enjoyed. The threadlike wisps of …
Type: Walks
… instrumental in transforming it into a conservation center, promoting naturalistic exhibits to immerse visitors in environmental experiences. His career helped shape modern zoo practices … zoo's education department and led pioneering efforts in zoo research, nutrition, and genetics for small populations. He was deeply involved in amphibian conservation, founding the Declining … instrumental in transforming it into a conservation center, promoting naturalistic exhibits to immerse visitors in environmental experiences. His career helped shape modern zoo practices …
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… the University of Witwatersrand with degrees in zoology and botany. She was the first woman to direct a major urban botanical garden in the U.S. when she was appointed director of the … Teatown Lake Reservation’s early environmental programming Remembered as an “inspiration for generations of gardeners worldwide” and a pioneering figure in public horticulture Other … the University of Witwatersrand with degrees in zoology and botany. She was the first woman to direct a major urban botanical garden in the U.S. when she was appointed director of the …
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… thrive in moderately rich, well drained soils in full sun. This cultivar is not only a delight to have on the dinner table but also a feast for the eyes in the garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Greater Catmint ‘Elfin Purple’ is a low-growing mounding perennial native to Southeastern Europe through Iran. It has aromatic leaves and purple flowers, blooming from May through August. Growing, 12 inches tall, it is well-suited as a ground cover for the front of the border and the rock garden or use in containers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers provide continuous bloom throughout the warmer months on this nonhardy perennial bred for dwarf size, excellent lateral branches, and larger-than-normal flowers. Butterflies and bees are attracted to the nectar. Plant 'Anbluim' in full sun when nighttime low temperatures do not fall below 60 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
