… Native to the Mediterranean, bay laurel is a small, pyramidal, aromatic, evergreen tree or large shrub … that grows to as much as 60 feet tall, but is usually seen much smaller (10 to 30 feet tall). For garden purposes, it is often pruned to 8 feet tall or less. Leathery, thick, elliptic to … long) from this tree are commonly used as a culinary herb. Small yellowish-green flowers bloom in spring. Trees are dioecious (separate male and female trees). Flowers on female plants, if …
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… BURGUNDY HEARTS® redbud tree has heart-shaped leaves which are a dark-reddish purple. In early spring, before the leaves appear, the tree is covered with masses of violet-pink flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which provide early season sustenance to hummingbirds and a range of other pollinators. BURGUNDY HEARTS® reaches heights of 20 to 25 …
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… New ! Delve into the exciting and intriguing world of ICM (intentional camera movement) and ME (multiple … exposure). Create a body of work made up of unique and expressive images made by using in-camera blend modes, multiple exposure, and intentional camera movement. You will learn about … history of ICM and ME, Photoshop techniques, equipment, and demonstrations of camera movements to achieve different effects. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Access to Adobe …
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… With a little help from nature, you can go Insta cool or full-on Martha Stewart. Capture the spirit of the season by using mostly found objects, materials you might already have, and … and then fade as the wonders of the next season take over. Decorate it! Pumpkin Project Get the whole family involved in this fun activity. Give pumkins a quick coat of non-toxic … them in urns outside, or in baskets inside. Tuck in berries, dried grasses, and seed pods to add color and texture. Add shallow baskets of chestnuts, acorns, and pine cones. Stack it! …
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… Narcissus ‘Pinza’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid spring with 3¾ inch flowers. The petals are a vivid yellow and … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Smiling Sun’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid spring with scented flowers that are 3½ inches wide. The petals are broad and white with a touch of greenish yellow at the base, while the corona is … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… Narcissus ‘Bahama Beach’ is in Division 7. It grows 20 –22 inches tall and blooms in late spring with 2½ inch scented flowers. The flowers face slightly upward and occur 4 per stem. Both the petals and the corona are light … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… cool-season annual will climb and clamber up trellises, shrubs, and other vines throughout the summer. Remove the spent flowers to promote a prolonged blooming season. Plant this sweetpea in sunny locations and maintain a cool moderately rich, moist soil environment. …
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… The Middle East is famous for its mezze, shared small plates that can start a meal or serve as the meal itself. In this cooking class, you will learn to make classic vegetarian mezze featuring mouthwatering recipes including tabbouleh (fresh herb …
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… Silver Shield is version of the Australian native silver spurflower which is prized for its attractive silvery foliage. Silver Shield grows to about two to three feet tall and wide and prefers part shade and well-drained soils. Small white flowers appear in mid-summer. Silver Shield spurflower will not tolerate clay soils or frost but can be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant