… white that attract butterflies and other pollinators. Although wild asters have a reputation for looking lanky or weedy rather than bushy and compact, their seeds are an important food … for its intense lavender-blue flowers. Learn more about the Garden’s aster evaluation . Visit the Garden's Dixon Tallgrass Prairie in autumn to view thousands of New England asters in … Eurybia divaricata ), and bigleaf aster ( E. macrophylla ) tolerate deep shade but produce the best flower display with some morning sun. Pinching back the stems (removing a few inches of the …
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… ) equally tolerates such conditions. Garden scientists continue to explore and study methods for managing this species and expanding the floodplain community’s native flora. On the south end … no vegetation grew on the exposed soils, creating mudflats, which are an ideal habitat for shorebirds during migration. Continued sediment accumulation on the mudflats eventually … ) equally tolerates such conditions. Garden scientists continue to explore and study methods for managing this species and expanding the floodplain community’s native flora. On the south end …
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… imagination. You may not have to look beyond your closets, shelves, basement, attic, or garage for things that you can transform into outdoor art. And there are always resale stores with … up. Group It Not using those old colorful bowling balls? Recycle them as garden globes and place them so the finger holes are on the bottom. Stagger them in a border or in a row alongside a path. Place some on birdbath pedestals to add height. Unlike glass garden globes, you won’t worry about …
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… by the upcoming International Polar Year (IPY), a scientific research campaign focused on the latest findings in the polar regions: the Arctic and Antarctic. The Arctic is warming twice as … melting permafrost, and disruptions of species interactions (Dr. Iler’s research specialty). For example, the already brief flowering seasons of the Arctic are becoming even shorter. These … are associated with reductions in fly populations, which are very important pollinators for Arctic plants. “One of the most fascinating and concerning aspects of warming in the Arctic …
Type: Research
… Description: This bird of the stunted northern forest makes a rare visit if it strays east of its normal plains migration route. It is visible across the Garden and …
Type: Birding
… tipped in pink are borne at the nodes of 1-year-old upright pseudobulbs. They grow and flower best if exposed to full sun to bright light, allowed to experience a slight drying in summer, and grown in well-drained media. Bring the plant indoors before the first hard frost and place it under grow lights. Use mist to control spider mites and swab mealy bugs and scale insects with rubbing alcohol on a cue tip. These orchids often produce kikis (Hawaiian for babies) toward the tips of the stems. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Make a family of snowmen bundled up for a cold winters’ day. This 4 x 6-inch figurine is complete with four little snowmen wearing … shepherd, and small business owner. All materials included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… shapes from fibers in this relaxing, fun class. Personalize your gnome with natural elements for a unique, seasonal touch. All materials, locally sourced and hand-dyed, are included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther's Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… Small Indian red bracts grace the mounded top of this dwarf poinsettia cultivar selected for tolerance to cool temperatures, as well as dwarf size. Place this poinsettia in a brightly lighted location and ensure the florist foil, if wrapped, has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… larger outside bracts that are slightly pendulous, giving a ruffled appearance to the plant. For indoor longevity, place it in a location with bright light, away from air conditioning vents and ensure the foil …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
