… with the mature green leaves. Clustered white flowers appear in late spring and mature to black fruits which are attractive to birds Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… stems in fall; mature stems, however, are gray green. It forms a dense, twiggy shrub and tends to sucker and colonize. Small white flowers in spring are followed by black fruit. Members of the … it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark--and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In … more than 8,000 willows. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… that gardeners covet. Dark chocolate in the spring; green with ruddy highlights and up to a foot across by mid summer; then copper and maroon in the fall In the shade garden, Rodgersias give you a bold counterpoint to the delicate airy foliage common to so many shade plants in our area. The leaves of certain … and deer don't bother them. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… TINY WINE® Gold Eastern Ninebark is a compact form of Eastern Ninebark that has bright yellow new growth that matures to green and grows to a height and width of about four feet. Eastern ninebark is a deciduous shrub that is native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… than upright. 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 … are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, …
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… and deconstruct the richness of color found in nature. Study will include an introduction to light and color, paint mixing, observation, and technique for depicting the natural world. … in water-based media, including acrylic, gouache, and water-based colored pencils will be used to develop rich color compositions. Students will use a limited (but limitless!) palette to layer, glaze, use broken-brushstroke, and optical color mixes to capture nature’s color …
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… Q. I am trying to train clematis and five-leaf akebia to climb trees. What are good supports to use that won't damage the vines? A. Both clematis and five-leaf akebia ( Akebia quinata ) grow …
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… The natural world has a story to tell once we learn to read the clues. Scientists use this information to tell natural stories about the environment and conduct environmental impact studies. Using …
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… Come visit the Nature Play Garden to roll down the hills, splash in the runnel, and hide in the log tunnels. Join us for … and caregivers can engage in creative play with natural materials. Activities vary week to week. Summer Nature Explorer : Reading and Activity Program Read books and play at Family Drop-In Activity sites and earn prizes! For details and to sign up, visit the Lenhardt Library in the Regenstein Center. Children of all ages are welcome …
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