… Large bright pink flowers feature darker pink veining on their petals. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. … 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 orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Continue to deadhead both annuals and perennials to encourage additional flowers. Return of cool weather … 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 making it through the winter, plant them directly in garden beds, rather than containers, early this month so they …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: A fairly common migrant and breeder here. Look for it in any wooded habitat on migration or in McDonald Woods in summer. …
Type: Birding
… greenish-bronze leaves. From July through October it is covered with pinkish red flowers. Easy to grow, this ground cover is suitable for well-drained sunny conditions and perfect for a rock garden or a dry slope where it will attract butterflies and be resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… mahogany leaves. Tiny star-shaped rose-colored flowers bloom from May through August. Easy to grow, this ground cover is suitable for well-drained sunny conditions and perfect for a rock garden or a dry slope where it will attract butterflies and be resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This class is for homeowners and beginning gardeners who want a more hands-on landscape design class. Val Lemme will share her experience and ideas to help students work through a garden design for their own property. Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA Linnaeus Room, Regenstein …
Type: Item Detail
… Description: Look for this medium-sized diving duck on the lakes. …
Type: Birding
… Fragrant flowers in shades and patterns of orange are produced on short flower spikes originating from near the base of the pseudobulb. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This cultivar opens light green and as it ages the maroon veins and broad white border to the flag becomes visible. The broad flag comes to a point at the top. Green foliage. 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large lemon yellow spot free flowers are produces in large clumps towards the tip of the growing cane. Grow in very bright light, high humidity, … exceptionally well drained bark or volcanic rock and moisten the root system daily. Stake to keep the large canes upright when they come into flower. The orchid family consists of a large …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
