… The large pure white flowers are large for a dendrobium orchid and feature a larger than normal lip. Clusters of flowers appear at the nodes near the tips of the growing points. A native of Borneo, it requires a warm moist …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… central leader and pendulous lateral branches. Growth requirements and fall color are typical for the species. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The gray birch is distinguished by its large, long, pointed triangular leaves and chalky-white … patches of black that appear on the trunk under the branches. It is often a multi-stemmed tree in the wild. The gray birch is considered more borer-resistant than the European white birch or paper birch. The branches are very flexible and may bend to the ground during snowstorms with little damage. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dendrochilum glumaceum is known as the husk-like or hay-scented orchid and it is native to the Philippines. The strap-like leaves are 20 inches long. The drooping flower stems and very … 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
… New! Tartine, literally translated as open-faced sandwich, is a great snack for summer. Whether you are entertaining or looking to try something new, these three recipes are sure to delight you and your guests. Learn to … tomato, ricotta, and edible pansy on twelve-grain bread. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
Type: Item Detail
… Foliage In any garden, foliage color is an important element. Flowers come and go, but leaves stay the season. Foliage is especially important in shady gardens, where flowers are usually more … less showy. In many cases, leaves, with their texture, shape, size and color, contribute more to a shade garden than flowers. Hostas Shade gardeners know and appreciate the ongoing role of …
Type: Plant Info
… shade-tolerant native annual from late spring through midsummer. Plant 'Beautiful Dreamer' in moisture-retentive, well-drained soils in locations where it can reseed for bloom in following years. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that can become somewhat scraggly. While its white flowers and blue black fruit are typical of the species, this variety has leaves of a thicker texture that are pubescent or hairy on the … name -- downy. 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
… Description: Look in shoreline habitats or mudflats for this rare migrant shorebird. Distinguish females by their colorful appearance, while less …
Type: Birding
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