… The pollen-less flowers are a favorite of florists. The longer-than-normal flowering season is due to its day-neutral flower bud initiation—in other words, it doesn't have to wait until after the summer solstice to flower. …
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… resembles maple leaves in shape. The flowers are produced in the leaf axils from the bottom to the top of the plant instead of just at the top as in some hibiscus cultivars. The plant stands 4 – 5 feet tall and blooms from mid summer until fall. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. …
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… Irises in the reticulata group grow from bulbs and are among the earliest of all flowers to bloom in the Midwest. Iris 'Joyce', only about 5 inches tall, produces royal-blue flowers in early spring, sometimes when the snow is still on the ground. The lower three petals have a contrasting yellow splotch at the base. Reticulata irises produce 3 to 4 stiffly upright linear leaves. By mid-summer the leaves die back to the ground. …
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… Explorer Series roses, all of which are named after early explorers of Canada, ‘Henry Hudson’ is a rugosa rose with pink buds that open to white flowers in May through October. It grows to 5 feet tall and has wrinkled dark green foliage. Canadian Explorer Series roses are known for …
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… Learn how to breathe new life into your old denim clothing to create a revitalized piece. Discover the art of tiny stabs, also known as sashiko, a beautiful … repair and transform using traditional hand-stitching embroidery methods. Sustainable fashion is always in style. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. Justin Leblanc, fasion …
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… ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ is a Bourbon rose originating in 1868. It can be grown either as a climber and top out at 12 feet or be pruned to form a 6-foot-tall shrub rose. It flowers from May to June, producing numerous large fragrant dark pink blooms on thorn-less canes with semi-glossy …
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… Paeonia caucasica is native to the Caucasus Mountains region, where it grows in forests, along forest margins, and … a crinkly texture; the flowers have a bluish caste. They thrive in sun or part shade, grow to 2 feet tall and are hardy to zone 4. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their …
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… ‘Ostfriesland’ is an upright clump-forming perennial known for its compact form, long bloom period, purple stems … violet-purple flowers. The lance-shaped light green leaves are aromatic and the foliage grows to 10 inches tall. From June through September, the plant produces tubular flowers, extending the plant height to 18 inches. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and the plant tolerates dry …
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… Growing to 2' in height, this plant has bright glossy green, finely divided leaves. Use painted daisy in … Note: This plant was previously known as Chrysanthemum coccineum. Single flowers each 2" to 3" in diameter appear in shades ranging from white to red in the early summer. The painted daisy is so named because its flowers are multicolored and look as if an artist has completed a …
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… or ensalada de pulpo y camarones. Paired with tostones (thin, crispy smashed plantains), this is a meal that you will want to replicate time and time again. Learn how to prepare octopus, shrimp, and plantains in this hands-on class that breaks down each step to …
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