… Sentinel crabapple is notable for its narrow upright form. Its rose-colored buds open to pale pink flowers. The … a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower …
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… As its name connotes, the WEEPING CANDIED APPLE® crabapple is notable for its weeping habit. Its red buds open to pink flowers, which are followed by red … a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower …
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… This ornamental cultivar of the agricultural millet grows best in full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. The wind-pollinated flowers attract all types of bees looking for a source … of pollen, while the burgundy-colored fruit will attract every songbird in the neighborhood and beyond in fall. Stocky enough to provide a height element in large containers, it is most frequently used in the ornamental landscape where the foliage and fruit provide a great …
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… Although it is common in prairies and sandy areas, Sorghastrum nutans the ornamental value of this grass has … on blue stems with hints of purple. The newly emerging flowers or "glumes" are dark red and orange, with long hairs or "awns" and showy yellow pollen, maturing to golden yellow. The …
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… such pretty blue flowers from June to September that it was named for the mighty Danube river and also the romantic blue Danube waltz. The Blue Danube Stokes aster is derived from a wildflower found in the eastern parts of North America where it likes sunny … This pretty blue aster bears blue flowers with white centers up to three inches in diameter and grows to a height and width of about eighteen inches. It tolerates drought conditions and …
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… Noted for its compact habit and deep green glossy foliage, AMERICAN SPICE™ burkwood viburnum was introduced by Duvall … Almost red buds open to fragrant white flowers borne in profuse small clusters. Fall color is a mix of red, orange and yellow. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the …
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… <p>'Koster's Variegated <em>Weigela</em> is a prolific bloomer. It's pink flowers are massed the the length of each branch, weighing them down. And when it's not in bloom, you have the quieter pleasure of its variegated folliage with each leaf edged in gold. </p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigelas.</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much …
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… pine needle basketry in this hands-on workshop. Learn about cultures, in the United States and abroad, that practice this technique, while being guided through the process yourself. You will learn the basics of sustainable collection, cleaning, and preparation of pine needles and then embark on the process of coiled basketry using raffia as … Form a base, build walls, and finish with a secure closure. All skill levels welcome. Lunch is on your own. All supplies included. Additional pine needle bundles will be available to take …
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… pine needle basketry in this hands-on workshop. Learn about cultures in the United States and globally that practice this technique, while being guided through the process yourself. You will learn the basics of sustainable collection, cleaning, and preparation of pine needles and then embark on the process of coiled basketry. Practice … building walls, and closing the weave using only pine needles. All skill levels welcome. Lunch is on your own. All supplies included. Additional pine needle bundles will be available to take …
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… Changing your planting style is a win-win for you and your local bees. At the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, … combinations "in the field." Using Lisa's techniques, you can increase your garden's yield and improve the health of your neighborhood bee population, too. A sweat bee ( Halictus ligatus …
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