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  • … can harbor diseases that attack seedlings. You’ll need a few containers—a seed-sowing flat with individual planting cells, or plastic, ceramic, or clay pots—even a clean milk carton will do. Punch a few small holes in the bottom, fill it with potting mix to a half-inch below the rim, and place a tray underneath to catch the water. … of the potting mix and sprinkle a paper-thin layer of mix over them. Cover the pots loosely with a sheet of plastic wrap to keep the potting mix from drying out. After the seeds germinate, …
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  • … Enjoy a spectacular meal prepared with locally grown ingredients by award-winning chef Cleetus Friedman, executive chef at the … , followed by a unique dining experience under the grape arbor, where they will converse with their table mates while learning more about the food and beverages being served. Hear …
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  • … cultivars that are well-suited for the harsh environmental conditions of the Upper Midwest, with a preference for native taxa.  Traits of interest in our breeding program include new flower … genetic and phenotypic variation into the program.  Promising accessions are studied closely with assistance from the Plant Evaluation Program and those ultimately selected are released …
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  • … Claire played carillon for five years at the University of Rochester, graduating in 2022 with a music and history double major and an audio and music engineering minor. As a student, … Lithuania, France, the Netherlands, and Denmark. Claire continued her carillon study last year with Geert D’hollander as the Blanchard Carillon Fellow at Bok Tower Gardens in Florida.  …
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  • … watering since that spreads the fungus. Some gardeners replace their disease-prone crabapples with resistant varieties to avoid annually spraying their crabapples with fungicide. Non-resistant crabapples must be sprayed as soon as their leaves begin to unfurl. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Q. I didn’t get around to planting my spring-blooming bulbs last fall.  What should I do with them? A. Hopefully the bulbs were stored in a cool location where temperatures remained … or fungal spots. Plant the bulbs in containers as soon as possible, filling the containers with a sterile, all-purpose potting soil. Water them well, making sure that the containers drain …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … for most vegetable and meat preparations. Not all flowers are edible, however! Check with a reputable reference before consuming flowers or other plant parts. The American Medical … and Injurious Plants . Avoid using flowers from the florist or flowers that have been sprayed with pesticides or fungicides. Use only flowers you have grown yourself or ones sold as edible in …
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  • … periods of time. Growing roughly 6' by 8-10', this desert gem has gray-blue succulent leaves with long, recurved spines that grow in a basal rosette. Each of the leaves ends in a one-inch or … life cycle, a lofty asparagus-like flower stalk is produced, reaching a height of 20-30 feet, with horizontal branching structures ending in panicles of 3-4" green to pale yellow blooms. …
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  • … The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant