… is provided. It prefers full sun and partial shade. Contact with its needles may cause a rash for those with sensitive skin. During the winter, the foliage will darken to a purplish-brown. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… larvae hidden in branches. These golden-crowned kinglets seemed fairly tame as they searched for food, giving the observer a chance to see their bright golden heads, and even the red color atop the male's head he flares when … what well-renowned author and scientist Berndt Heinrich discovered when he studied kinglets to see if, as he speculated, they slept in squirrels' nests at night in winter. He found no …
Type: Birding
… narrow-leaf zinnia (Z. angustifolia ) and Haage’s zinnia (Z. haageana ), often referred to as the Mexican zinnia—are also precursors of modern-day plants. Over the past two centuries, … garden offering a very long season of bloom. One common name, “Youth and Old Age,” refers to plants that sport young flower buds as well as mature, finished blossoms that retain their … with a height between 8 and 18 inches with a compact, mounding form making it suitable for front of the border and containers. Zinnia haageana (Mexican Zinnia) Zinnia haageana offers …
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… Discover how to make the most of the fresh and bountiful produce found at your local farmers’ market in this cooking class inspired by cookbook author Deborah Madison. Learn how to make a basic vegetable stock, properly cook rice, and techniques for simmering and braising. Students will sample dishes including celery root and wild rice …
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… impression on paper with color, style, clarity, and character. This class is an introduction to sketching landscape elements freehand in a spirit of casual, carefree freedom. Expect a rewarding and relaxing experience for all levels, where you will learn fundamentals and discover techniques to create effective conceptual sketches. Lunch is included. A supply list and map will be sent …
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… members. Their remarkable images capture fleeting moments of beauty—from the morning mist to the first spring bloom. Society members have held their meetings at the Garden for more than 30 years, appreciating it as a special place to perfect their craft. …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… lines between tradition and contemporary fusion, transcending borders and generations. Join us for an unforgettable night of music that resonates across cultures and is sure to transport you to another continent. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… of tahini—a versatile sesame butter packed with protein and healthy fats. In this class, learn to use tahini to elevate sweet and savory dishes. Discover tips and techniques for making tahini banana bread, tahini blondies, maple-tahini glazed carrots and cauliflower, …
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… Gray-green, finely dissected leaves on this large shrub to small tree provide interest, even when the small clusters of yellow powderpuff flowers are not present. This species of acacia has been a favorite of the florist industry for decades. Grow this plant in full sun and in dry-ish soils that are neutral to slightly acidic—this is one of the few acacias that can not tolerate soils with high …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blooms are pollinated by a wide range of insects. This stunning specimen plant typically lives for 3 to 4 years. The sap is known to cause allergic dermatitis, and an extract of the roots contains chemicals with coumadin-like …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
