… Freycinetia multiflora , or climbing pandanus, is one of the rarities of the South Greenhouse. A native of the Philippines, this member of the Pandanaceae (screwpine) family is one of the few ornamental members of this genus. The flowers are produced at the tips of the stems. This ancient family is most closely related to palms and cycads. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This shrub is a mid-western native, winter-blooming, deciduous shrub with a rounded habit. It typically grows to 10' tall with a somewhat larger spread. It is noted for its extremely early (January-March) bloom of fragrant, yellow flowers, purplish new growth, medium green summer foliage and yellow fall color. The bloom period is fairly long - up to 4 weeks. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Celebrate the flavors of summer and create a delicious dessert that is easy to customize and guaranteed to delight. Cobbler is the perfect way to use your bounty of summer fruits. Whether it's blueberry, strawberry, peach, or cherry, this dessert is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Karianne Soulsby, executive pastry chef, The Gwen Hotel ITW …
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… Two-row sedum ‘Fuldaglut’ is a low-growing mat-forming succulent perennial with 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ball made with fresh flowers, though it may last only a few days. Use a variety of materials in your wreaths and centerpieces to add more dimension and interest. A grapevine wreath base with … before you start and set it on a waterproof tray while you work. Using fresh flowers in winter will be a splurge, because form-based arrangements require a surprising number of … don't want anything spiky amid your flowers. Filling in a round form to make a kissing ball is easy, Clifton says. Make a row of flowers around the equator. Fill in one hemisphere …
Type: Plant Info
… research scientist 2. Meadow mania
The “meadow” or “prairie” approach to landscaping is blossoming in popularity as gardeners embrace eco-conscious ways to design their spaces. By incorporating … start by reducing lawn space and planting a mix of hardy perennials, grasses, and wildflowers in natural groupings. Unlike traditional gardens, this “dry and wild” method requires less water, …
Type: Blog
… that open lilac purple with a touch of yellow and fade to dusty lavender purple. This cultivar is an introduction from the hybridizing program of Walters Gardens. Members of the genus Baptisia … wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flower spikes on charcoal stems above a vase-shaped mound of blue-green foliage. This cultivar is part of the DECADENCE® series of baptisia developed by Walters Gardens. Members of the genus … wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This flycatcher is a breeding species that is most often found calling from willow thickets around the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Narcissus bloom. Come enjoy the spirit of spring, and be inspired to try some new varieties in your own garden. The Beauty of Spring The Narcissus genus includes 13 divisions of … multiplying blooms explode on hillsides, meadows, and woodland walks, or form elegant swaths in formal gardens. The thousands of cultivars range from the great giants, growing to 20 inches … cover beds or in perennial borders where emerging plants hide their yellowing foliage. It is crucial that the stems and leaves remain attached to the bulbs until they begin to lose their …
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