… has it all! This 2-foot-tall, reliable, lavender orchid bears enormous 5-inch flowers with up to 8 blooms per spike. Its lavender tepals (outer part of the flower) have dark magenta … almost dry out between waterings. 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 …
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… and brown dried material (fallen leaves, shredded twigs, and dried grasses). Amend the pile with small amounts of soil, fertilizer, and moisture. Turn it regularly. Keep diseased plant … If planting a large bed of bulbs, dig all the soil first, arrange the bulbs, and backfill with soil. If rodents, deer, or rabbits have been a problem in the past, consider planting … dried tubers, spaced to allow for adequate air circulation, in labeled cardboard boxes lined with newspaper and filled with barely moist wood shavings, peat moss, or vermiculite. Store …
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… entrance, adding plumes or spikelets to the garden silhouette. Fall colors nip grasses with the same tones that echo across the landscape. Even when winter strikes, grasses offer their … states, in prairie remnants, dry hills, and open woods. Its cold and drought tolerance, along with its ornamental attributes, make it a good choice for naturalistic or more formal plantings, … dry summer conditions. Later in the season, little bluestem looks especially fine when paired with sedums, goldenrods, asters, and other favorite late bloomers. Some have referred to little …
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… nuts. Take home gift-sized portions of almond-cherry biscotti and spiced nuts to share with friends and family. Mary Kay Gill, professional culinary instructor ITW Kitchen Classroom, …
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… It’s going to be a banner year for annuals. This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful yet underutilized species for both container and in-ground plantings in …
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… Last year’s theme, Orchid Show: Magnified, focused on what makes an orchid an orchid. With magnifying lenses, visitors got a close up look at their intricate architecture. We are …
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… It’s going to be a banner year for annuals. This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful, yet underutilized, species for both container and in-ground plantings in …
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… A variety of relaxation techniques will be presented and practiced. Sessions conclude with questions and answers and a very calm, mellow group. Debbie Friend, M.S., owner, …
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… from nature using simple brush strokes. The goal of the sumi-e painter is to use the brush with vitality and restraint. Individual instruction for students at all levels. No previous …
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… Garden. Many leading botanical artists from around the world will showcase their artwork with a framed size of 12" x 12". Shown at left: "Raspberries" ( Rubus idaeus ) Watercolor on …
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