… corsage orchid or “the queen of flowers,” Jenman’s Cattleya orchid ( Cattleya jenmanii ) is a dwarf-pseudobulb member of the large-flowered group of Cattleyas . Its compact habit, along … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties … one can make about orchids. The family continues to challenge taxonomists. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Making your own products with healthy ingredients can be simple and fun. In this class, you will learn about the benefits of using quality essential oils in your everyday life. Together we will make four … packaged gift sets, so they will come home with 12 products. These will be perfect to give for holiday gifts. Tamara Mannelly, M.Ed., HHC, certified healing foods specialist and holistic …
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… deadhead both annuals and perennials to encourage additional flowers. Return of cool weather is a good time to refresh annual containers with cool-season favorites such as pansies, … cabbage and kale, chrysanthemums, or fall-blooming asters. Asters and mums purchased in bloom this month are usually greenhouse-grown and not necessarily hardy. To increase their chances of … in garden beds, rather than containers, early this month so they can establish their roots for a good four to six weeks before frost. Water well and mulch plants right away. Do not cut …
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… Bright blooms never last long enough for me—but I’ve found an easy way to preserve the color and beauty of favorites. Lately, I’ve been pressing flowers to give them a second chance to be appreciated—ranunculus, chamomile, and more. The process is straightforward, using things you have around your home. And it’s easy enough that you can do …
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… Claire Janezic studied carillon at the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium, through a fellowship from the Belgian American Educational Foundation. She graduated summa cum laude in June 2023, studying under Koen Van Assche. Previously, Claire played carillon for five years at the University of Rochester, graduating in 2022 with a music and history double …
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… that distribute water close to the ground, reaching the entire root zone. The root zone is a circle that runs around the tree, extending from the trunk directly outward to the end of … or compost that retains moisture and improves soil texture. Water early and choose wisely At this time, less water is lost through evaporation. This is also the preferred time to water … foliage never dries completely can develop mildew problems more quickly. When selecting plants for the garden, consider planting drought-tolerant annuals, perennials, and ornamental grasses, …
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… Named for its brilliant fall color, 'Flame' Amur maple is a small, vase-shaped, multi-trunked tree that … specimen tree or shrub; its light green leaves turn yellow and red in the fall. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… to planting my spring-blooming bulbs last fall. What should I do with them? A. Hopefully the bulbs were stored in a cool location where temperatures remained above freezing. Carefully inspect the bulbs. Discard any bulbs that have soft areas or fungal spots. Plant the bulbs in containers … to remain in cold storage will vary by bulb. Most bulbs need exposure to cold temperatures for an average of 10 to 12 weeks in order to force them into bloom. Potted bulbs can also be …
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… have garden space or not. Professional gardener Bill Shores, who has grown specialty greens for more than a decade and currently manages Chef Rick Bayless’s market garden, will treat participants to a visual feast of microgreens. Then he will demonstrate how to plant the seeds in growing trays, and discuss maintenance and harvesting techniques. Bill Shores, …
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… For centuries the oak tree, with its sturdy trunk and sprawling branches, has represented strength, longevity, …
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