… The Peppermint Surprise Lily is native to China. Like all lycoris, the foliage emerges in early spring. This one blooms in late summer to early fall with a cluster of white flowers on 20 inch stems. Each flower has a pink-red stripe down the center. It is hardy to Zone 6a. …
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… Geum ‘Lisanne' grows to 12 – 18 inches high and blooms in mid May to late June with 1 ¼ inch pale yellow flowers that face outward, held on thin wiry stems above a clump of green basal leaves. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4- 8. …
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… Arrow-leaved aster is an herbaceous perennial that grows to a maximum height of 2 feet under full sun or partial shade with dry to moderate moisture conditions. In late summer and early fall, it produces blue flowers that are attractive to butterflies. The plant is most useful as a bedding or border plant. …
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… This shrub grows to a height of 12 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has showy white, red, yellow, and pink … edible red, green, and black fruit. It belongs in a hedge or a border and is also attractive to birds. …
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… plants do not always provide that, but nativars do. We will define what a nativar is and how to utilize them in your garden to create a more resource-low garden. Then we will look at examples and discuss how to use both effectively to reduce our impact on the earth’s natural resources. The School’s …
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… Your body is designed to heal itself, but stress constantly interferes with this gift. Practicing simple energy … exercises regularly can optimize your energy no matter what challenges you face. Learn how to reduce the effects of stress, increase resilience, and feel calmer under pressure. Develop tools to protect yourself from people who weaken you emotionally. Eden Energy Medicine’s “five-minute …
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… Q. I am trying to train clematis and five-leaf akebia to climb trees. What are good supports to use that won't damage the vines? A. Both clematis and five-leaf akebia ( Akebia quinata ) grow …
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… air circulation in and around them. However, the fruit of staked plants is more susceptible to sunscald, so care should be taken when pruning. Staked plants may also require additional water as the plants and surrounding soil surfaces are exposed to sun and drying winds. Caging is an alternative to staking if you wish to grow tomatoes vertically. …
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… The natural world has a story to tell once we learn to read the clues. Scientists use this information to tell natural stories about the environment and conduct environmental impact studies. Using …
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… these spring flowers are not very showy. It has attractive fall colors that range from yellow to orange to red. With its outstanding exfoliating ash-brown bark, this tree can dazzle the landscape all year long. Native to Manchuria and Korea, the threeflower maple can reach a mature height of 20 to 25 feet and has …
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