… more comfortable with the idea of edible flowers. But how—aside from sugar-candied flowers for bakers—do you use them? We asked horticulturist Nancy Clifton, who brought five really fresh ideas to the table. Today’s blue plate special: flavorful greens finished with blue flower petals. 1. … like parsley and cilantro. Then finish with flower petals: snip blue bachelor button petals to highlight that plate, dot white sweet alyssum among the greens, and trade the traditional …
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… Competition is heating up in the western United States. Invasive and native plants are racing to claim available land and resources. Alicia Foxx, who studies the interplay of roots of native and invasive plants, is glued to the action. The results of this contest, says the plant biology and conservation doctoral … Foxx (left) participates in seed collection in southeastern Utah. “We often evaluate plants for the way they look above ground, but I think we have to look below ground as well,” she said. …
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… Iris ‘Carol Ellen Ramsey’ is an amazing blend of colors that demands to be noticed. The standards are a blend of pale lavender and champagne yellow with lavender purple streaks. The falls are pale lavender fading to white with gold rims and gold to purple beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
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… Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to … for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American colonist. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to … for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American colonist. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to … for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American colonist. …
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… Looking for fun projects to do indoors? Here’s one with a great return: start seeds. It’s easy to do, whether you want to … It's a great time to start broccoli, peppers, and brussel sprouts. Check the timing before you buy, and use the seed packet information to lay out your timeline. Start with a sterile starting … die, check often to keep the mix evenly moist but never sopping (bottom-watering often works best). A few weeks after starting, give the seedlings one application of a very weak solution of …
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… independence from foreign imports—highlighting a new American pride in agriculture. The farm-to-table movement of today epitomizes the fruit-growing traditions of the past by “growing as … in the spring is possible. Here are a few ideas to get you started creating, and/or caring for, your edible landscape. Strawberry flowers are susceptible to frost. Here, a transparent … in hedgerows as natural barriers along lot lines or on post-and-wire trellises. Cane fruit is best managed with proper spring pruning, which prevents a tangled mess and makes your late-summer …
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… Stewardship and Ecology of Natural Areas Program Join us for the 2026 Season! Application reviews will begin on January 26, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. This job posting will close on February … training experiences, technicians gain the skills, certifications, and confidence needed to build a career in habitat restoration. What is SENA? The SENA experience is built …
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… Botanic Garden and the Department of Anthropology of Northwestern University invite you to a workshop presented by Nature, Culture and Human Health (NCH2). The discussion will focus on … of topics including: how to foster partnerships, finding resources, and research to formulate best-practices for nature-assisted therapies. … of topics including: how to foster partnerships, finding resources, and research to formulate best-practices for nature-assisted therapies. …
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