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  • … Phalaenopsis A Phalaenopsis , or moth orchid, is called the “gateway orchid” for beginning collectors: it requires very little care, and yields … for repotting a Phalaeanopsis orchid. Paphiopedilum A Paphiopedilum , or lady slipper orchid, is another popular orchid with collectors: it prefers high humidity and indirect light, faring best in eastern early morning light. But how do you ensure early success? After your initial purchase …
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  • … blues styles as well as original songs that tip the hat to the blues tradition. Donna Herula is an award-winning blues singer/songwriter, resonator slide guitarist, and Chicago Blues Hall of … Music Awards. Donna Herula and her band have performed at numerous blues and music festivals in the United States and Europe. donnaherula.com oldtownschool.org/hireus  …
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  • … VENUS® dogwood is a hybrid cross of C. kousa x nuttallii developed by Rutgers University. This small tree is notable for the very large size and abundance of its creamy white flowers (actually bracts), … and low branching habit. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Liberty is a large vase-shaped hosta featuring green foliage with wide bright yellow margins that fade to … natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Noted for its vase shaped habit, Regal Splendor is a large hosta with blue green leaves surrounded by creamy margins. This sport of H . 'Krossa … natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … growing season, this medium hosta has bluish green leaves with creamy margins. First Frost is a sport of H . 'Halcyon' and was named Hosta of the Year for 2010 by the American Hosta … natural mutations or “sports” are common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Abiqua Drinking Gourd is notable for its large blue-green leaves shaped like a cup. Their thick substance helps resist … natural mutations or “sports” are common, and new introductions abound. Cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The scarlet oak is so named because of its brilliant red fall color. Young pyramidal shaped trees mature into broad crowned specimens. Acorns are produced biennially. Its native habitat is the upland forest region of the northeastern and southeastern U.S. The genus Quercus includes … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … roses with the repeat bloom, disease resistance, and hardiness of modern roses. Foliage is disease resistant, but no rose is disease-proof. Spraying against fungal problems may be a good idea if you can't give it full … for good air circulation. Roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders so fertilize in spring and again mid-summer. Come winter, mulch and protect against rabbits and deer. …
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  • … COMPASSION® is an award-winning climber and you can see why. The large, very double flowers blend shadings of apricot, copper and gold in a classic hybrid tea rose form. The fragrance is an award winner on its own...an inviting blend of peach and honey. Trained on an arbor or a …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant