… Introduce your students to a variety of typical as well as unusual data collection techniques that scientists have used to understand diversity and interactions in the natural world. Learn to measure and analyze the amount of life in a square meter using science tools, digital devices, …
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… a sage) of rich blue flowers are surrounded by furry, dark purple calyces on this late summer to early winter bloomer. The plant can grow up to 8 feet if not cut back hard earlier in the growing season. Not hardy in this area; plant in … full sun in moderately rich soils and water whenever the attractive heart-shaped leaves begin to wilt. Not bothered by rabbits or deer. …
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… Learn to identify more than 50 large deciduous trees, gain a greater understanding of the many … and the landscape, and discover the wonders they offer year-round. Develop your ability to identify trees using their buds, bark, and habit, in addition to leaf shape and other characteristics. Dress for the weather. Prerequisite: Botany 1 OPC, PGL …
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… This perennial grows to a height of 18 inches with partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It has red and yellow blooms from March through June and …
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… Bells of Ireland This native to the Caucasus Region and Asia Minor thrives during the cooler temperatures of spring and early summer. A green flowered addition to the landscape palette and a favorite for cut flowers. …
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… the demands of summer since these plants are not in active growth during winter. Fertilizing is therefore put off until spring when the plant begins to send out new shoots. However, if your topiaries are planted in a soilless mix, you should … balanced liquid fertilizer each time you water. Mist the plants regularly with tepid water, to both raise humidity and discourage mites. Both plants will benefit from bright, cool indoor …
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… inflorescens that looks like a spiny rosy-red artichoke, with sharp pointed bracts. It is rare and in the wild it grows in tropical rainforests along the border between Ecuador and … vase plants or urn plants. The bases of their curved leaves collect water and can be home to aquatic insects and microorganisms. Plants take several years to flower and will usually decline after the long-lasting blooms fade, but they can be restarted …
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… Iris ‘Chance Beauty’ stands a towering 54” high. Each stem has 3 to 4 branches with 12 or more large bright yellow flowers on each stem. The yellow falls are … brown eyelash pattern around the signal radiating out toward the edge of the petal. This is a peusadata iris, a cross between a Japanese iris ( Iris ensata) and Iris psedacorus. These … irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. They are vigorous growers but they are sterile and will …
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… seedlings found in Japan. This muti-stemmed cultivar can almost be treated as a small tree due to its attractive corky bark. It has unusually large dark green leaves of heavy substance. White … abundant yellow-green fruit, which turn bright red and persist into winter. Fall foliage color is yellow and red. 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 …
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… Fruit & Vegetable Garden share information about our featured plant and encourage visitors to take a seedling home to plant on their balcony, patio, or in their backyard garden. A care sheet with growing information and use tips is available for visitors to photograph. Note: seedlings or seeds are distributed each program …
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