… Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they … willows are often used to control erosion in such areas. They are easily propagated from cuttings; willows root and grow quickly. Of the estimated 350 species in the genus Salix , …
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… and websites devoted to recycled Christmas crafts. Many decorative items for Hanukkah are made from eco-friendly wooden or glass options. Artisans also make recycled metal dreidels and … websites with eco-friendly craft suggestions for this newest of the seasonal holidays. Just start your search engine and type in key words! Enlist Mother Nature . Even in winter, when … specifically for menorahs and kinaras, as well as general decorative holiday candles, are made from nonrenewable petroleum products, primarily paraffin. When paraffin wax is burned, it …
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… Paul J. CaraDonna, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Chicago Botanic Garden Paul CaraDonna graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in botany in 2010. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in … evaluation manager at the Chicago Botanic Garden since 1986. He has a horticulture degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is an instructor for the School of the Chicago … teaching excellence. The Plant Evaluation Program received the Award for Program Excellence from the American Public Gardens Association in 2008. Heidi Natura, Founder of Living …
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… the new Learning Campus and its Nature Play Garden is through plants. In the Garden’s 26 other gardens, plants are chosen, tended, and laid out to enhance the visitor experience. In …
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… Native to Poland and Russia, sharpleaf willow gets its common name from its long, narrow pointed leaves. Young twigs are dark red; mature stems have a glaucous … Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they … willows are often used to control erosion in such areas. They are easily propagated from cuttings; willows root and grow quickly. Of the estimated 350 species in the genus Salix , …
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… full sun. It is noticeably slower to grow, more modest in stature and more challenging to root from a cutting than the species. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they … willows are often used to control erosion in such areas. They are easily propagated from cuttings; willows root and grow quickly. Of the estimated 350 species in the genus Salix , …
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… the fundamentals of proportions, line, tone, dimensionality, and expression. We will work from live specimens, flowers, seeds, and fruit. A supply list will be sent. This class will be …
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… white formal decorative flowers shade towards cream in their centers. This cultivar blooms from July up to the first hard frosts - typically around mid-October. The sturdy stems may need …
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Capsicum baccatum is the species name for aji or Peruvian hot peppers. The plants have a more shrubby habit than bell and sweet peppers and have white flowers with a chartreuse blotch. The peppers are generally narrow and irregular in shape. They are popular in South America and Caribbean countries. ‘Brazilian Starfish’ has an unusual squat shape, something like a habanero pepper. It is hotter …
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… supported by a strong root system are favorable characteristics in the landscape setting. Start seeds indoors early or direct sow in the garden after danger of late spring freezes has …
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