… Mills' was introduced 1786. Like so many Gallicas, the blooms are often a mixture of colors from lilac to wine purple, but with magenta predominating. The flowers are large (4 inches …
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… Notice how your body feels, feel the weight of your hands, arms, and legs. Scan your body from head to toe. Notice how each of these areas feels. Keep breathing. Turn your attention to … on a leaf:* Get in a relaxed state, sitting upright, and breathing normally. Hold a leaf from a tree or an indoor plant. What is the shape of the leaf? Is it symmetrical or uneven? … done with anything you find in nature such as a twig or pinecone. Release the essential oils from an herb: Keep a pack of herbs in your refrigerator at work, or in a vase on your desk. Take …
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… ricotta amaretto frosting and finished with a rich chocolate glaçage. Impress your guests and start a delicious new holiday tradition. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper …
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This maple is native to Japan and is one of the "snake bark" maples. It can reach a height of 40 feet. It should be sited in full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions (except wet ones) and types. Foliage starts as a medium green, turning yellow and gold with crimson highlights in the fall. The green and white striped bark adds winter interest. Compared to other maples, it is not …
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… its striped bark of green with white and blue green highlights. While some snake bark maples start losing their stripes as they mature, this maple tends to keep its striping much longer. It …
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… The large leaves are splotched in green, light green and creamy white. The double flowers start out light lemon yellow and age to pale apricot in hanging clusters - a plant in full bloom …
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This award-winning rose, a descendant of 'New Dawn', was introduced in 1949. 'Aloha' has bright pink, very double flowers that are quartered like English roses, with the reverse of the petals is a slightly darker magenta. Starting in late spring or early summer, it'll repeat in flushes throughout the growing season. It's a vigorous grower, reaching up to 12 feet, so it's great for trellises, …
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… down to pet the soft woolly leaves. Plants look the best in the spring and early summer, but start to decline in heat and humidity. …
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… in stride Indoor Plant Care Remove ice and snow Take buds in stride Bonus Force indoor blooms from branches February marks the final full month of meteorological winter. As days slowly grow … Premature blooming should not threaten the overall health of the tree. Indoor Plant Care Start seeds indoors In February, you can start seeds for early spring annuals, such as larkspur ( … or overly moist flats of seedlings. Late February is a great month to … Force indoor blooms from branches With spring still a month away, why not create a spring preview indoors? Branches …
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… their fun, interesting, and education-based ideas for playing outside. You may recognize many from your own childhood. Build an ant playground out of sticks! Sue Dombro of the Forest … to explore. What’s in yours? 9. D.I.Y. Dyeing Rainy days need projects, too. Natural dyes made from vegetables (beets, onions), fruits (grape juice), or spices (turmeric, chili powder) … undyed yarn or fabric into a personal style experience. 10. Paint Chip Color Hunt One quick visit to the paint store can send kids off to hunt for hours, as they try to match nature’s …
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