… The giant arborvitae, or Western red cedar, native to the Pacific Northwest, is named appropriately--it can grow to be 150 feet in its native habitat. Cultivated varieties will usually reach about 20-30 feet …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Renewal of the Blue Garden Sarah Vance is director of the Blue Garden in Newport, Rhode Island, a Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., design … She will talk about how the team used Olmsted’s original plans and reinterpreted the design to create an accessible and sustainable landscape. There will be a reception at 5:30 p.m., …
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… spectacle of hummingbirds as they buzz about the flowers on Evening Island. You are welcome to bring your own chair, though benches will be available. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Dress for the weather. Bridget …
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… Joutras Gallery Open during Garden hours , included with general admission Drawn from Nature is an annual botanical arts exhibition that features selected artwork by students and instructors … program , see the courses , and check out other botanical arts classes the Garden has to offer. …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… or low-branched specimen that fits into many home gardens. “One of this tree’s main attributes is its beautiful exfoliating cinnamon to reddish-brown bark that develops on young trees, providing a focal point in the winter …
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… Anise hyssop ( Agastache rugosa ) ‘Golden Jubilee’ is similar to the anise hyssop except it has golden leaves and violet blue flowers. This …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Boltonia is a spectacular addition to the late-summer garden. Its tall, sturdy stems and wide spread give …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with many cultivated varieties. They grow into rosettes with very stiff, toothy leaves five to ten inches across. Small white flowers are not the real attraction for these bromeliad cultivars - it is their brightly variegated leaves in contrasting colors. Grow in filtered sun with exceptional …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dark pink bracts that come to a point are positioned just above the dark green leaves on this smaller, more heavily branched … poinsettia. A favorite for the Christmas holidays, the bracts last longest if the plant is given bright light and warm temperatures, and the water drains freely from the pot it was …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens as part of the Cocktails™ series. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 4 - 8. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
