… 'Apothecary's Rose' isn't just a heritage rose.Iit's historic. It was cultivated by the Greeks and Romans for medicinal purposes. It was one the most often represented in Renaissance art. In England's War of the Roses, it was the red rose of the house of Lancaster. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a highly rewarding and fun activity as you plant your seeds and then watch them come to life. Learn how to set up a simple indoor system for producing high-quality seedlings year-round. This class will cover all the basics, including the easiest plants to begin with, seed selection, seedling containers, …
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… is a native shrub of China. Its non fragrant white flowers followed by red fruit turning to black are typical of the genus. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dark lavender purple flowers cover this beebalm in late summer, often returning for a second flush. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Design: Where Beauty and Sustainability Meet Alsdorf Auditorium This talk will highlight the work of the New York-based landscape design firm Deborah Nevins & Associates, and include examples of its work to create landscapes with a purpose that extends beyond the simply beautiful. As part of its … accessibility are inherent to its concept of sustainable design. The firm has expertise in working with fragile natural environments using indigenous plant communities that are in …
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… Have you noticed all the mushrooms popping up in lawns, mulch, and next to trees? We asked Greg Mueller , Ph.D., chief scientist and Negaunee vice president of science … stomach problems in people may be deadly toxic to dogs. Unfortunately, there is not a simple way to tell—you must know the situation with each species. And finally, an otherwise nontoxic …
Type: Blog
… fragrant white flowers cover W.B. Clarke anise magnolia ( Magnolia salicifolia 'W.B. Clarke') in early spring. The common name of this large shrub references the anise (or licorice-like) fragrance emitted by … season. Like many other magnolias of Asian origin, the flowers of this cultivar are prone to injury from late spring frosts. This cultivar name honors W.B. Clarke of San Jose, California, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look for these birds, resembling miniature Canada geese, on the lakes or lawn when they come down on migration from the high tundra. …
Type: Birding
… Brick red petals surround the red lip whose lower half is white. White tips to the petal complete the floral display. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, … 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 pink flowers with darker spots present an attractive two tone effect to the large masses of flowers produced near the growing tip of the plant. The orchid family … 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
