… differ from other kinds in that they have a harder outer coating and a starchy interior with a bit of water inside the seed, or kernel. Popcorn pops when the kernel is heated quickly at … Indian corn (one average-size cob will make two necklaces) a sharp embroidery needle, long, with a large eye string; you can use ordinary sewing thread, but a little heavier is better a pot … to pop out the seeds. Once you get some of the cob stripped, you can rub the kernels loose with your thumb. These seeds have been removed from the cob and are ready for boiling to soften …
Type: Blog
… Covering the neck is a no-brainer. “Scarves are a must. I also cover whatever hat I’m wearing with a hood to completely block the back of my neck,” she said. “I use a lot of gloves with varying levels of warmth,” she said. “The warmest ones are lined mittens. I used to wear … than cold and stylish.” Stay Dry “I like to waterproof my boots and coveralls, either with a paste or spray,” Murray said. It’s key to staying warm. There’s nothing worse than cold …
Type: Blog
… seedheads for food. Dallas Blues switchgrass (Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues') is a cultivar with powder-blue leaves that become a russet-gold color in autumn. Nina Koziol is a garden …
Type: Plant Info
… background. A tripod helps.” Batteries and Memory Cards “Always have an additional battery with you, especially in winter, since the battery drains more quickly when it’s cold,” Carlson …
Type: Plant Info
… and delivers the finished plants to horticulturists throughout the year. Adamiec has been with the Garden since 2011, when she was hired as the grower for outdoor floriculture. She has a …
Type: Staff bio
… vines typically begin to flower at five years or older. Flowers are produced in clusters, with one flower opening each day in the morning. Stop by the Tropical Greenhouse soon to see …
Type: Blog
… In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, we are working to harvest and map open-sourced community science …
Type: Research
… is receptive to pollen. Those willing to observe these flowers for a while might be rewarded with witnessing some territory defending. The male of an introduced bee, the European wool carder bee, with sharp spines on their abdomens, will attack other males who come in the vicinity of the …
Type: Blog
… a thimble-sized cup nest on a horizontal branch , adding grasses and spider webs, lining it with plant down and then covering the outside with lichens and dead leaves. The young hatch in about 15 days, and remain in the nest for …
Type: Blog
… Some of my New Year’s resolutions are to clean and sharpen my tools, start a compost pile with my kitchen scraps, pet more bumblebees, and sit on a Garden bench every day. Okay, maybe … senior horticulturist, Krasberg Rose Garden, Heritage Garden, and Linden Allée For me, plants with especially unique leaf characteristics such as color, shape, and variegation have recently …
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