Drosera are one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants with close to 195 species, found on every continent except Antarctica. Sundews are sticky flypaper plants, bearing long tentacles on their leaves. These stalks are tipped with brightly colored glands that exude attractive nectar, adhesive compounds, and digestive enzymes. Insects that land on the leaves stick to it and are digested. The …
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A native of prairie, wavyleaf purple coneflower also makes a good garden flower. This perennial grows 24- to 36-inches high and produces long drooping purple flowers around a dark central core from May through August. Tolerant of drought heat and humidity, wavyleaf coneflower does best in full sun and medium- to dry-soil. During the summer, it will attract butterflies. Leave the dead …
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Hay-scented fern is a non-flowering fern perennial. It gets its common name from its leaves, which smell like new mown hay when bruised. Though it prefers shade, it will tolerate full sun if kept constantly moist, and it will grow to a size of 2 feet high to 3 feet wide, quickly forming large colonies. In the fall it turns a delicate yellow. A native to the Midwest, it is best used as a ground …
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The Calandiva series of kalanchoes have been bred to sustain year-round flowering on compact, well-branched plants. This cultivar features single, dark red flowers. Like other succulents, it is best grown in full sun and in moderately dry soil to maintain a compact growth habit. Plants grown in partial sun to low light etiolate (stretch) but will survive for an extended period of time if they are …
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Summer is the best time to work on your tropical bonsai trees. This comprehensive workshop covers all aspects of tropical tree care including species used, styles, and soil types. Bring your tree ready for critique, styling, and repotting, and set a course for the future of your bonsai tree. You will need to provide your own tree, tools, and soil if repotting. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, …
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White Obedient Plant is an erect deciduous perennial, growing in sunny moist sites. The plants have square stems and alternate pairs of variable and often toothed leaves, almost stalk-less with white flowers mainly in summer. The flowers will remain in a new position if they are moved on the stalks. They multiply rapidly, so allow space for them to spread. They are easily divided and …
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Switchgrass is a native ornamental bunchgrass that is a remnant of the tallgrass prairie. It has a tall, erect habit growing to 6 feet in height and 3 feet in width. The flower heads lend an airy delicate quality to the grass which is most attractive. The seed heads provide winter interest as well food for birds. It performs best in full sun, and moist conditions but is quite adaptable. Cut back …
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‘Zephirine Drouhin’ is a Bourbon rose originating in 1868. It can be grown either as a climber and top out at 12 feet or be pruned to form a 6-foot-tall shrub rose. It flowers from May to June, producing numerous large fragrant dark pink blooms on thorn-less canes with semi-glossy leaves. Although tolerant of shade, best flowering and mildew-resistance occurs in full sun. Prune while dormant in …
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Bridges in myriad styles, materials, and lengths connect the Garden’s nine islands. They make interesting photo subjects and also serve as wonderful vantage points from which to capture the land and water around them. Learn how to use the best focal lengths and framing techniques. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective, fine art or nature & landscape track Jack Carlson, …
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This Triumph class tulip features deep red, almost black flowers atop tall sturdy stems—a wonderful addition to the typical colors of spring. Plant this tulip in full sun and in well- drained, moisture-retentive soils in fall and protect it, to the extent possible, from squirrels and chipmunks. Triumph tulips as a class, are best used for forcing in containers, cutting gardens and annual …
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