… ‘Rhubarb Red’ is a confusing name for a Swiss chard, but is descriptive of the color: intense red stems and large puckered green leaves with red veins. It makes a great addition to the dinner table or can be used as an ornamental. Swiss chard has succulent, delicately … K and antioxidants. Swiss chard is in the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae) and is related to beets and spinach. Like spinach it is high in oxalic acid and benefits from boiling to reduce …
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… and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Little Grapette has been awarded the Donn …
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… means “many thanks” in Hawaiian. Typically the flowers of intermediate bearded irises are 3 ½ to 5 inches in width and are good for cutting. They are resistant to deer and attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of …
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… ‘Angelly’ is an upright, twiggy shrub, 8’-10’ tall, that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees … Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica (native to Japan) and Hamamelis mollis (native to western China). …
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… by Conard-Pyle, originating as a sport of the famous Peace rose, has itself become famous for its beauty and light fragrance. This hybrid tea rose has complex coloring, with golden-yellow … petals that become more rich coral-pink as they unfurl. The flowers are very large, up to 6 inches across when fully open. The foliage is dark green and glossy on shrubs that, left unpruned, will reach 4 to 6 feet in height. Black spot may be a problem. Some dieback may occur in colder climates, so …
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… Narcissus ‘Smiling Twin’ is in Division 11a. It blooms in mid to late season with 2 flowers per stem. The flowers are 3 inches wide with very broad, white petals. The corona is light yellow and split to the base with the 6 segments closely overlaying the petals. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
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… grows 3 feet tall and slightly narrower, and blooms from July through a killing frost. Each 3- to 4-inch, semi-double flower has a cone-shaped center tipped in yellow and two-toned petals. Petals open magenta-pink with yellow tips and mature to orange-red with yellow tips. Heat- and drought-tolerant Zowie! Yellow Flame is a good selection for container gardens. Blooming now in the Graham Bulb Garden, as shown here, hard-working …
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… New! Welcome to the whimsical world of butterfly pinning. Embark on an enchanting journey to preserve the beauty of these delicate creatures forever. Learn expert techniques that turn you … Class registration will close on June 18. Cancellations after June 18 are not eligible for a refund. Insect Asylum, non-profit vintage taxidermy and insect museum Classroom 4, …
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… Sweet abelia is a Korean native shrub with pink buds opening to tubular white blooms in late spring or early summer. The flowers are tubular, with five flaring petals that start with red buds that open to white. It is prized for its fragrance and may be used as a hedge. Glossy opposite leaves and loose arching stems make …
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… SWEET EMOTION® Abelia Sweet abelia is a Korean native shrub with pink buds opening to white blooms in late spring or early summer. The flowers are tubular and red, with five flaring white petals. It is prized for its fragrance and may be used as a hedge. Glossy opposite leaves and loose arching stems make it an attractive addition to the garden. It has a nice tidy mounding habit and will reach abour four feet in height. Fall …
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