… My work is focused on breeding novel ornamental cultivars that are well-suited for the harsh … chosen subjectively and made by hand, these methods are supplemented by chemical mutagenesis to introduce genetic and phenotypic variation into the program. Promising accessions are studied … University in 2022 while studying hazelnut ( Corylus spp.). I am excited for the opportunity to transition back to ornamental plants, as they are what originally drew me to plants in general. …
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… or insomnia, the leaves can also be cooked or eaten raw. The plant's flowers can be added to salads or candied for cakes. Raspberry plants ( Rubus sp.) When you think of these plants … are equally good for you. They have astringent and decongestant qualities, and their tea is recommended for colds, flu, tonsillitis and fevers. Add 1 to 1½ ounces of raspberry leaves to 8 ounces of boiling water, infuse for several minutes …
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… York-based landscape design firm Deborah Nevins & Associates, and include examples of its work to create landscapes with a purpose that extends beyond the simply beautiful. As part of its ethos, the firm is deeply committed to creating sustainable landscapes. Ease of maintenance, function and performance, safety, and …
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… winter in the bark of the sunny side of trees, particularly on the side of the trunk oriented to the south or southwest. Frost cracks are injuries caused by the expansion and contraction of bark and underlying tissues in response to warm daytime temperatures and cold nighttime temperatures. Timing & Life Cycle Frost cracks are a winter problem that is especially severe if warm afternoon sun is followed by a rapid drop in temperature at sundown. …
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… in the Department of Botany. He was chair of the Field Museum's Department of Botany from 1996 to 2005, during which time the department renovated its collections facilities, added lab and … Rica, Guatemala, and China. He has authored six books and nearly 100 journal articles. He is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival … in the Department of Botany. He was chair of the Field Museum's Department of Botany from 1996 to 2005, during which time the department renovated its collections facilities, added lab and …
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… over the flowers in search of nectar all summer long. A native perennial, butterfly weed is found in prairies, restored natural areas, embankments, along roadsides and railroad tracks, … that butterfly weed was named the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year. It’s a welcome addition to the home garden. It requires little maintenance, tolerates drought, resists disease, and … which contains latex and complex chemicals (cardenolides) that make the plants unappealing to most animals, including deer and rabbits. Unlike most other milkweeds, butterfly weed does not …
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… The end of the growing season is often a bittersweet experience for gardeners. It signals the end of months of work—but also … the splendid time when each day offers up something new, from the bold bloom of a rhododendron to the subtle emergence of flower heads on ornamental grasses. The late-autumn and winter gardens … But healthy, well-tended plants, sited in their preferred environments, can turn out to be the unexpected treasures of the winter garden. Blue For gardeners partial to blue plants, …
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… The giant dioon is a tall cycad that is native to the low altitude, rocky rainforests of southern Mexico. It has … and is actually a cycad, an ancient group of plants that bear cones. The giant dioon can grow to 35 feet in its natural habitat but in cultivation it is usually seen as a specimen tub plant …
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… Dicentra Formosa 'Aurora' is also known as fern-leaf bleeding heart. It has white heart shaped flowers in late spring or … the name “bleeding heart”. The foliage is grayish green and fernlike. The plant is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. It is hardy in zones 3-7. The name dicentra comes from the Greek words dis …
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… Jess Ip is currently a third-year physics Ph.D. student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She … and Vermont. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, reading, and discovering new postcards to add to her collection. Although she has absolutely no sense of direction, she still loves to go …
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