… A hundred or more pink shading-to-white petals are rolled from side to side, making for a long quill shape. 'Lola' in full bloom makes for a striking flower with … time in July to create multiple branches. Each branch could then be disbudded or left as is to create a number of flowers at the tip of each branch. …
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… of blue-green foliage whose thick leaves are slug-resistant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, ankd deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Iris ensata flowers are bright purple with small yellow signals from early to mid summer. The standards and falls are flatter than those of the bearded irises, resulting in the entire flower being noticeably flatter. Iris ensata commonly as known as Japanese iris, is native to Japan, China, Korea and Russia. These tall, clump forming plants grow well along the edges of …
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… Justicia brandegeeana is known colloquially as shrimp plant due to the resemblance of its flowers to those tiny crustaceans. The showy reddish-pink to chartreuse bracts are actually modified …
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… exploring the rich cultural history behind this everyday tool. Begin with an introduction to the primary plant used in traditional broom-making (sorghum), including the differences in … for broom-making. Then, flex your crafting muscle by combing the seeds off the sorghum hurl to prepare the material. Familiarize yourself with the weaving technique by creating two pine … with sorghum to form a traditional hand broom to take home. All skill levels welcome. Lunch is on your own. All supplies included. Abeni Pierson, fiber arts educator, Where the Pines Grow …
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… that somewhat resemble a red and pink cobra with white markings. A carnivorous plant adapted to acidic bogs where nitrogen is severely limited, it produces a combination of water and sugar with digestive enzymes at the … bogs. Water only with rainwater as the chemicals found within treated drinking water are toxic to this group of plants. Grow in full sun only. …
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… The pollinator garden is a popular school garden theme that promotes conservation and provides multiple opportunities … native plants and seeds for your school garden. Meet a horticulturist and a scientist to learn about native plant care, companion planting, and the ecology of native pollinators. Gain …
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… flowering trees,and the division and layering of perennials and flowering shrubs. Each session is scheduled at the ideal time of year to ensure success of the technique covered. The School's CEUs=12 hours OPC elective Mark …
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… The silver fir is an evergreen conifer. Its bicolored needles are dark green on top and white underneath, giving … essential oils from this tree are used in the perfume industry. Firs are mostly native to mountainous regions, where they grow in rich, acid soil. They are not very tolerant of hot, …
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… members of the Apocynaceae plant family, all parts of the plant are poisonous, and the sap is known to cause allergic dermatitis on sensitive individuals. …
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