… The giant arborvitae, or Western red cedar, native to the Pacific Northwest, is named appropriately--it can grow to be 150 feet in its native habitat. Cultivated varieties will usually reach about 20-30 feet …
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… The leaves emerge maroon and retain a maroon tinge as they green up. Maroon buds in May open to white flowers with purple anthers in the center. Fall color is bronze to red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home …
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… Noticing and describing patterns in nature is an important step for categorizing and organizing information, asking scientific question about why and how, and making sense of the world. Help young children begin to recognize and observe patterns in nature including weather and seasons, life cycles of plants …
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… Q. What is the recommended fertilizer for a small aquatic tub garden? A. A balanced formula of 10-10-10 … lily or lotus in your tub. Slow-release fertilizer tablets are quick and easy. They also help to prevent the accumulation of algae, which can be a problem with granular fertilizers. …
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… Q: How often should I fertilize the roots of my trees and shrubs? A: As a general rule, it is not necessary to use synthetic fertilizers for trees and shrubs unless the plants exhibit a nutrient …
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… 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 adorable winter accessories. Learn needle-felting techniques and how to sculpt wool into fun and imaginative shapes, while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and …
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… New! Coquille board is a lovely textured surface that encourages fast, fun, and beautiful renderings of botanical subjects. We will start in full value black and white and move on to color. The School’s CEUs=9 hours. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation. ART …
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… “This is an excellent perennial that blooms even into November,” says Galen Gates, former curator of perennial herbaceous plants. “It sits only 4 to 8 inches high and has attractive blue foliage adorning branches that fan out in all …
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… shade tree can reach a height of 50 feet and width of 35 feet with branches that sweep low to the ground. It has deeply furrowed, corky bark . Though Miyabie maple is listed as endangered in its native habitat in Japan, several cultivars are considered hardy, …
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… Amaranthus caudatus , known as love-lies-bleeding or tassel flower, is a native to the American tropics. It has been used for thousands of years as a grain crop as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant