… a golden green throat. The blooms appear in early midseason measuring 4 ¼ inches and stay open for at least 16 hours. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Although each … Society has awarded 'Strawberry Candy' the Stout Silver Metal, the Don C. Stevens Award for best eyed cultivar, and the Annie T. Giles for best small flower, as well as Honorable Mention and Award of Merit. …
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… Alan Age: 15 Grade: 10 School: Cristo Rey St. Martin What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? Going on field trips and meeting new people What's your favorite … for the Apprenticeship. When I learned of my eligibility for Corps, I decided it would be my best option because I would have the opportunity to extend my training over two seasons while … My goal for after the Apprenticeship is to take all that I’ve learned and use it to my best ability to not only make a living, but to spread the awareness of sustainable agriculture. …
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… Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. He … barred owl call. After the discussion, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight and binoculars. …
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… shrub rose ( Rosa 'ANGelsie') is a 2005 All America Rose Selection (AARS) winner, both for its generous bloom habit and its carefree nature. The coral-pink flowers keep coming all … season long, and the waxy green foliage isiggihly disease-resistant, making it appropriate for foundation or mass planting, as well as a place in the border. Give it a well-drained, sunny location, and a little fertilizer to kick off …
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… it to blast out its scent in one big, hours-long burst. And the smell! The Indonesian name for the plant translates as “corpse flower,” an apt summary of the decaying, rancid, rotten stench. However, what smells horrid to humans is a magnet for the carrion beetles and flesh flies that are the titan arum’s natural pollinators. The Big … As the spathe opens, the true female flowers at the base of the spadix signal their readiness for fertilization by releasing scent molecules. Internal heat volatilizes the molecules (turning …
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… to feed and rest on their journeys to their northern breeding grounds. It's the perfect time for visitors to study the beautiful nuptial plumages of these water-loving species, as well as … to scoop up food without swallowing water. They will also put their bills down to reach for food from the lake, including aquatic vegetation and invertebrates as well as small mollusks, … looks like a mallard but has a huge, shovel-like bill and a large brown patch on its sides. Visit usgs.gov for more information on duck identification, or use the National Audubon Society …
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… folklore, rabbits often appear as sympathetic creatures. Of note is that several occupations for those who are born in rabbit years include horticultural grower and breeder, agriculturalist, and gardener. May this be a good year for our gardens and our relationship to the creatures who share our planet. At the beginning of … Protect the plants that you and the rabbits really love, and don’t worry about the rest. The best way to keep rabbits out of the garden and prevent damage is to use physical barriers such as …
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… prickly buckthorn and garlic mustard, the oak woodland was a mostly dark and rather dreary place when conservation first began. Today the sun shines once more on the woodland floor in … rakes to remove unsightly mats of algae and invasive shoreline weeds. See the water quality for yourself: at this rare break in the shoreline plantings, you can walk right down to the … This is a beautiful building. Your walk is an act of conservation in itself. Enjoy your visit! View Conservation Walk #2 …
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… Mohawk viburnum is noted for its dark red buds that open to abundant, strongly fragrant white flowers, for which it earns its place in the home landscape. Red fruit changing to black is sparsely produced. Fall color is …
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… insects, and more over the decades. A few holes in the trunk have served as nesting sites for generations of woodpeckers, chickadees, and other birds. Oaks are long-lived native trees … guide to trees in winter is a lovely companion, but the Garden’s plant tags offer help if you visit without one. There are many ways to appreciate winter outdoors . Take a walk to the … filled with oaks and a forest floor laden with acorns. The Garden in Winter is a very special place indeed. Read On Take a break from your winter stroll at the Garden and pop into the …
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