… Kalimeris incisa , Japanese cut-leaf aster is a heat, humidity and drought tolerant perennial that produces blue flowers from August through …
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… through June. It belongs in a border or used as a ground cover or an understory plant and is attractive to birds. …
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… evergreen prefers sun-dappled shade and moist, sandy pH neutral loams. Korean boxwood is very tolerant of shearing and pruning. Avoid cultivating around these plants because they have …
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… scratches, soft or rotten spots, and cracks, and should feel heavy relative to its size. Shape is unimportant. There should be 3 to 4 inches of dry stem attached to the pumpkin. If you are … with dark markers or paint instead of carving your pumpkin will prolong its life. Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber, and can be prepared in a number of ways besides … roasting. The larger decorative pumpkins are not good choices for cooking, as their flesh is often bland and very stringy. Smaller pie pumpkins with sweeter, firmer flesh are preferred. …
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… garden this winter – any suggestions? A. When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area as well as their food preferences and feeding … to various species. Be sure to keep suet cakes cold or they may become rancid. Water is essential to birds in the winter. Placing water basins in sunny locations will often keep the … freezing. Commercial water heaters designed for birdbaths can be used to keep water open. It is important to thoroughly clean and dry bird feeders, houses, and water basins on a regular …
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… Q. Do you have any suggestions for plants that can be used in a fall container? A. September is a perfect time to plant a beautiful fall container when many annual plants are beginning to … snapdragon thrive in cooler temperatures and contribute a large variety of color. Blue lobelia is perfect for unusual fall color and loves cooler temperatures. Stock, Sweet Alyssum, … for a long time and add interesting foliage texture. Swiss chard ‘Bright Lights’ is an edible grown for its colorful leaves and stems. Other cool-season edibles such …
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… New! The “moon illusion” makes the moon look larger at the horizon than when it is higher in the sky. Why does this happen and why are our eyes so easily fooled? You will learn …
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… on this hardy perennial that thrives in moist but not wet soil in sunny locations. This series is well- branched and makes great cut flowers. All parts of the plant are poisonous and so …
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… above silver foliage on this uncommon selection of the traditional foxglove. This biennial is unusual in the ability to flower the first year from seed without having to experience a cold …
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… petals show off the bright yellow center of the flower on this West Coast native that is thriving in the Rock Garden. Full sun and moist soils during winter and spring are keys to …
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