… same time before turning blue-black in September. This shrub is a native plant and can grow to 12' in the wild. Fall foliage ranges from orange-red to crimson to purple. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… common name from the soft fuzzy reddish covering on its winter buds. This species is native to the southern U.S. White flowers in May are followed by fruit that goes from green to pink to blue and persists into winter. Fall foliage color is deep burgundy. Viburnums are a … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plant, also known as "red hot cat's tail," is a large shrub in the euphorbia family native to New Guinea and Malaysia; it is widely cultivated in tropical areas. It is known for the long, fuzzy red catkin flowers that can reach up to 18 inches long. The leaves are broadly ovate and bristly, with fine teeth. In more northerly …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Spirea. The classic white plumes sit on top of dark green foliage, reaching a height of 18 to 28 inches. The lacy white panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers that bloom in early summer. 'Brautschleier' does well in partial shade to shade, where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. 'Brautschleier' has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bressingham Beauty has beautiful plumes of hot pink in early to mid summer. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers. In the … Bressingham Beauty grows tall, reaching a height of 3 ft. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers which bloom in mid summer. The stems stand 12 to 18 inches high. 'Fanal' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. Fanal has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural …
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… Fragrant elephant trees are native to the Sonoran desert of the Southwest, where the thick caudex (swollen trunks) store up water to survive droughts. The small grey-green leaves are produced once the heat of summer arrives and … bark underneath. Th crushed leaves exude a citrus scent, and the sap has been used for centuries as an aromatic resin. It grows well in containers indoors, where the unique trunks …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The flamethrower palm tree is named for the propensity of this tree to develop a new brightly colored leaf that may be anything from pink to dark burgundy in color. In contrast against the rest of the green foliage this new leaf can …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… white—fresh, breezy, and effortlessly chic. That’s “Cloud Dancer,” Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2026. Calm without being boring, elegant without being fussy, it’s the perfect excuse to press the refresh button on your garden this spring. As curator of plant collections at the … and textures into natural harmony. It has a way of softening the whole space, inviting you to slow down and take a deep, settling breath. “Cloud Dancer” is a true chameleon in the garden, …
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… New! You don’t have to stop canning and preserving just because it is winter. In this demonstration cooking class, cookbook author and home food preservation expert Emily Paster will teach you how to preserve using dried fruits. Paster will demonstrate how to make dried fig, apple, and raisin jam, a sweet, bright-tasting spread with a chunky texture perfect for stirring into oatmeal, serving alongside a cake, or topping a bowl of ice cream. The class …
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