… LITTLE JOE™ arrowwood viburnum is a slow growing compact plant with a more refined texture and smaller leaves than the species, which make is a good choice …
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… ground cover grows to a height of 6” and will spread to 18”. It blooms from May through June with burgundy flowers rather than the lavender-blue of the straight species. It will bloom …
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… The Gasteria side of the family tree provides the stomach-shaped flowers and the green leaves with white tubercles. The Aloe side of the family provides the deep green leaves and the pink …
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… the scenes, in the staff-only production greenhouses, our experts will hand pollinate Spike with pollen gathered from two corpse flowers that recently bloomed, Hope and The Velvet Queen. … the scenes, in the staff-only production greenhouses, our experts will hand pollinate Spike with pollen gathered from two corpse flowers that recently bloomed, Hope and The Velvet Queen. …
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… appeared on Earth, bees didn’t exist. This was a very, very long time ago. So I co-evolved with ancient beetles—and they became my pollinators. If you’re looking for bee pollinators on me, … appeared on Earth, bees didn’t exist. This was a very, very long time ago. So I co-evolved with ancient beetles—and they became my pollinators. If you’re looking for bee pollinators on me, …
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… Summer is a social time, filled with friends, family, and sunshine—but what if you want to slip away on your own? A growing body … this hill at sunset to see the forms of the mountains in the horizon — to behold and commune with something grander than man." —Henry David Thoreau, writer and naturalist (1817–1862) Alone with your thoughts Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center Green Roof Garden …
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… you can easily make a bin yourself. Situate your compost bin or pile in a shady outdoor area with access to rain/snow. Some sunlight is fine, but the pile should not be in constant, direct … bin near your garden, or use a wheelbarrow to transport it from bin to garden. Start your pile with a four-inch layer of leaves or yard trimmings (break into small pieces to expedite the … an unpleasant odor to your compost pile. You'll be more likely to compost on a regular basis with a countertop container in the kitchen. Many small types and colors can now be purchased, but …
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… plants into your containers to take your garden’s display into fall. Garden centers are awash with pumpkins, mums, pansies, decorative stems, and kale in celebration of autumn. Take a stroll … debris. Sharpen the edges of pruners, clippers, and shovels. To prevent rust, cover tools with a light coat of oil, and dry them with a clean towel before storing. Drain the Hose Freezing weather is several weeks away, but …
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… extra benefits for your garden, too. Raised beds at the Fruit & Vegetable Garden are equipped with practical brackets/pipe segments for hoops to fit in. Think of a hoophouse as a lightweight … on and off and to store. At the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, raised beds are built with simple hardware to hold a hoophouse in place. Two ¾-inch in diameter PVC curved pipes simply … Seed Company offers good suggestions for beginners, while Johnny's Selected Seeds goes deep with a full range of season-extension supplies. Ready to raise a hoophouse? Mine is planted …
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… and for tricks and treats. Some plants, like fragrant roses, certainly provide our noses with a treat. Others can be tricksters, offering up poisonous berries, sharp spines, and stinky … (Solanum quitoense) Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) The Thorny The Garden is home to plants with large, green leaves covered with fierce-looking protective hairs called trichomes. That’s naranjilla (pronounced …
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