… working on conservation genomics of Amsonia tharpii and reconstructing the evolutionary tree for Amsonia . My graduate school work focused on the systematics, taxonomy, and biogeography of …
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… two of the major islands in the nation of Indonesia. Amorphophallus titanum , the Latin name for the titan arum species, is native to the island of Sumatra. The corms of the Titan Twins were … arums with pollen from an individual from another institution that has been stored “on ice” for just such an occasion. Java: height=79.75” and circumference 51.25”; Sumatra: height=69” and … through use of a thermal camera and determine if the unpollinated inflorescence produces heat for a longer period than the pollinated one. Measuring odor production will be a bit more …
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… health care, said an insulating blanket of snow on the ground helps. Snow is a good insulator for plants that are exposed to extreme cold temperatures, so any plants that are covered should … get damaged by more cold temperatures that are sure to come. We need winter to stay winter for plants to remain safely dormant. The lesson is to choose the right plant for the right place. Any plants that are marginally hardy in our zone, or that were planted in …
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… to place his or her planter next to a friend’s planter so they could grow close together. Just for fun, we experimented with some other kinds of planters, including plastic bottles and shoes. … a rectangular opening in the side of the bottle, poke six to eight holes on the opposite side for drainage, fill with soil, plant, and hang it up. The preschoolers are fascinated by the soda … because they tend to dry out faster than larger containers. It’s a good project for young children because they will get to do a lot of watering without harming the plants. …
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… garden beds each season to improve plant health and drainage can also be an expensive endeavor for the home gardener. The first step in prepping the beds is removing the top layer of soil. … fact, with the exception of times of extreme drought, no supplemental watering was necessary for the gravel garden beds I managed at Epic Systems. Another benefit of growing plants in 4 to 5 … maturity in 2019. It is my hope that this patience will give way to something beautiful for years to come. …
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… and she oversees the Malott Japanese Garden, including the Island of Everlasting Happiness. For Lightscape, Pogue worked with the designers to ensure the lights on the island honored … of Keiunto (Island of the Auspicious Cloud) and Seifuto (Island of Clear, Pure Breezes). For the full effect, she recommends catching it on a foggy day—especially in the fall. But this unreachable island has a deeper story and meaning—namely, a quest for immortality. Through the ages, people have tried to discover the secret to everlasting …
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… Sure, they are fun pets and a good educational tool for your kids, as well as a great source of fresh eggs. But what do chickens have to do with the … amount of organic waste. A mother hen teaches her chicks to forage. By fir0002 | flagstaffotos.com.au [ GFDL 1.2 ], via Wikimedia Commons An adult chicken eats around 9 pounds of food per month. For the sake of argument, let’s say that 75 percent of that is layer ration (which I recommend …
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… garden. If the soil can form a sticky ball when you squeeze a handful, it is still too wet for planting. Soil will take longer to dry after periods of cool weather. Sandy soils can be … walking in garden beds and on lawns. It can compact and damage your soil. Soil is ready for planting when it crumbles in your hand. Working the soil when it is too wet can increase …
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… do not. Add rose petals to salads, ice creams, homemade vinegars; candied, they’ll store for months. Lavender buds are delicious sprinkled on a fruit salad (terrific with berries, … onion flavor goes a long way. Float a few florets on a chilled potato-leek or spring pea soup for all the extra zip you’ll need. …
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… and they can take flight, seeking a nice, cozy place to spend the winter. Can you blame them for wanting to come into our comfortable homes? OK, don’t answer that. They belong to a group of … holding in this photo must have been regretting this fact. Wikipedia lists some other names for boxelder bugs, including “zug.” So when you see these creatures congregating on a sunny spot …
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