… In partnership with the Garden Conservancy Lecture and book signing by Marta McDowell Thursday, … of agriculture and industry, the changing tides of taste and fashion—all have been mirrored in the lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds that serve as the nation’s "First Garden." Hear … enthusiasms. A book signing will follow the lecture. Marta McDowell lives, gardens, and writes in Chatham, New Jersey. She writes and lectures on gardening topics and teaches landscape history …
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… tools, pots, stands, accent plants, books, and more from top vendors. Bring your own trees-in-training (non-judged) and share your process with fellow members. Parents with kids: Enjoy … Bonsai Society's May Exhibit, you can: See and purchase beautiful, healthy bonsai trees in person—no more guessing what arrives in the mail. Attend workshops and live demonstrations where you'll learn proven techniques for …
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… This cultivar is part of the DECADENCE® series of baptisias developed by Walters Gardens in Michigan. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
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… This cultivar is one of the Towers series of baptisias developed by Plant Delights Nursery in North Carolina. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
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… Melissa Blue false indigo is a dwarf variety selected from seeds collected in the wild near Melissa, Texas. Abundant blue lavender blooms appear on 18-24" spikes above the … wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
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… This large growing single stemmed orchid produces long dense spikes of white flowers tipped in red-violet near the growing tip of the plant. Related to Vanda orchids, it also requires warm … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most …
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… to the lip. Tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, epidendrum orchids can be found in seasonally dry tropical forests as well as steamy jungles or cloud forests. All reed stem … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most …
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… is a hybrid of two epiphytic South American orchids, Brassia ‘Edvah Loo’ and Miltonia ‘Olmec’. In a 6-inch pot it can grow 12 inches wide and 16 inches high. This orchid needs partial shade … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most …
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… well-drained soils. The blooms grow on a much-branched stem, often with 50 or more flowers in bloom at the same time. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most …
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… conditions throughout the year with high humidity. The white pointed flag is broadly veined in green while the green petals are spotted with dark maroon as they transition to mauve (and … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most …
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