… can tolerate conditions ranging from dry soil to standing water along the edges of ponds. It is the most heat tolerant of the Siberian irises (which, as a group, perform best in cool summer … 'Nigrescens' by F. Cleveland Morgan in Montreal, Canada, in the early 1920s. Neither parent is noted as being particularly heat tolerant; apparently a unique recombination of genes led to …
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… Pink jasmine is an evergreen, twining climber native to China. It produces an abundance of light pink flower … They are dark green on the upper surface and a lighter green on the lower. Pink jasmine is very vigorous and can grow up to 9 feet in height when supported. In USDA Zones 8 to 11, it …
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… Beetles find the pollen tasty, while a number of bee species prefer the nectar. This genus is a member of the aster family, but it lacks the colorful ray flowers that make sunflowers and asters so distinctive. The genus name is based upon the ancient Greek parthenos (virgin), referring to the production of seeds by only …
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… stigma of the flowers they visit (anthers are where the pollen grains are picked up; stigma is where they are deposited for successful pollination). Mason bees (Osmia lignaria) carry pollen … Are you avoiding bees because they sting? Another reason to invite mason bees into your yard is that they are nonaggressive. Honeybees and bumblebees may defend their nests if disturbed, so … Male mason bees do not have stingers, and the females only sting if they are trapped, so there is little reason to fear them. How to Make a Bee Condo Block Give native bees a helping …
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… Spring is here and with it come wildflowers—trillium, mayapples, and spring beauties. Take a stroll or … and you may see and hear some of the many beautiful songbirds as they migrate north. “It is the knitting together of so many distinct individuals into a harmonious whole greater than the … flowering tree, a fountain, or a special seating area, for example. Determining sight lines is an important, but often overlooked, part of the design process. Here are some other ideas to …
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… Nancy Clifton is back! Create your own festive holiday wreath, using fresh evergreens as the base and a variety …
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… New! Seed is a precious common heritage, and an essential component to the future sustainability of our …
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… The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) grew potatoes in Martian soil. But is this really possible? Experiment for yourself and test the physical and chemical properties of …
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… learning ways to identify these versatile plants, we will explore the McDonald Woods, which is home to many Carex species. Dress for the weather. Jim Jabcon, ecologist, Chicago Botanic …
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… by Ilse Beunen, will focus on the concept of ikebana done with one leaf and one branch. This is an off-shoot of school founder, Sofu Teshigahara's Principle #4 - Emphasize one flower, one …
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