… are many field guides to help gardeners identify birds, butterflies, pollinators, wildflowers, and weeds. For the vegetable gardener, there’s the new Fresh from the Garden: An Organic Guide to Growing Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs in Cold Climates, by John Whitman (University of Minnesota Press). How about a magazine … amaryllis bulb produces large showy flowers indoors during winter when the winds are howling and the snow is blowing. Discover what they look like and how to care for them. You’ll find them …
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… New! Michael Jeffords and Susan Post have circled the globe collecting observations of the natural world. From the … to the breathtaking beauty of millions of monarch butterflies at rest, their stunning images and insightful essays open a cabinet of curiosities that reveals the pair's most unusual encounters. Their background as entomologists and their photographic eyes merge to create illuminating eyewitness accounts of the startling …
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… New! Celebrate the summer solstice with Bim Willow to craft and create rustic accents and furniture for your home, garden, or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow … are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience is necessary. Photos of projects are available online. If desired, …
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… Q. What is a soilless potting mix, and when do you use it? A. Soilless mixes are combinations of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. They are lightweight, sterilized and well-suited for the common foliage houseplants. Regular garden soil is not recommended for …
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… Q: I would like to plant some peonies in my garden. Can I do it in the fall, and what tips can you offer? A: Yes, peonies can be planted and divided in the fall. Peonies are favorites for many people because they are long-lived, hardy … a full sun location for best flowering. Peony roots should contain three to five red eyes and be planted no more than 2 inches below soil level in a humus-rich, well-drained soil. Choose …
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… Q. I received a lovely ivy topiary for the holidays and need some watering and fertilizing information. A. Ivy prefers bright light and rather cool indoor conditions. Water the soil when it feels dry to the touch and fertilize …
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… offers a number of advantages. Vertical plantings increase growing space in small areas and are easily maintained. They can be as simple as existing structures such as a balcony … made to match a gardener’s comfortable reaching range, offering defined gardening spaces and opportunities for persons with impaired vision or other challenges. A wide variety of flowers and vegetables are suitable for vertical gardening, and harvesting is relatively easy. Contact …
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… history of Japanese gardens in North America by focusing on Japanese-style gardens in Chicago and the Midwest. It explores gardens at world's fairs, estates, and public institutions, and also analyzes the roles of American women and Japanese Americans in the construction of these …
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… Salvia-guaranitica Plant blue anise sage and you’re certain to attract winged wonders to your garden from summer through fall. “Blue anise … sage is a favorite of mine, mainly because it’s a favorite nectar supply for hummingbirds and butterflies,” said Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist. Various cultivars offer flowers in … soil in full sun to part shade. Find it at the Garden this summer in the main entrance beds and the Crescent, Heritage, and Farwell Landscape Gardens, among other locations. …
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