… of one plant (called a scion) onto another plant (called a stock). The rootstock is thought to impart disease resistance and increased vigor to a less vigorous—perhaps heirloom—tomato … plants were then set into a “healing chamber,” a place with indirect light and high humidity, for up to a week. In the healing chamber, the plants can heal without needing to reach for light, … rate! Much to my relief, the lone survivor was a superlative tomato plant in almost every way. Oh, what a strong tomato we had! My excitement rose—what if heirloom tomatoes could be as …
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… of small, white, fertile flowers, surrounded by sterile, large, showy white petals that age to pink. One of the larger panicle hydrangeas, this cultivar can grow to 6 to 8 feet tall, and … can be trained to a tree form. It requires regular watering in extreme heat. Hydrangeas are best grown in full sun to partial shade and in moist soil. They bloom on the current season's wood—thus, pruning can be a good way to control growth. They are insect- and disease-resistant, but young plants need protection …
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… Almost everyone is familiar with Aloe vera , the pass-along plant known widely for its ability to ease the suffering associated with burns, minor wounds, and insect bites. Few, however, get to enjoy its beautiful, light lemon-colored flowers. In most home settings, it does not … of the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993, it is considered a tropical plant and overwinters best in a heated greenhouse or other indoor environment with temperatures above 59 degrees …
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… Lake Shorelines The Garden’s shorelines exemplify how native plants can be used to make an attractive garden that both reduces erosion and enhances aquatic habitat. Our … than turf grass or, worse yet, the eroded banks it leaves behind. They also provide habitat for native frogs, turtles, fish, mussels, aquatic insects, and birds. Our shorelines have … Gardens. Our newest shoreline was planted in 2021 as part of the Shida Evaluation Garden. Visit in midsummer for blooms and the shoulder months for pristine lake aesthetic. School field …
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… Family Cove Skimming 1.25 miles of shoreline, the Kleinman Family Cove is an optimal place to study aquatic plants and animals. Located on the Garden's North Lake, it features a boardwalk, … analyze aquatic animal life, assess water quality, and discover why water is important to human health. Others explore the importance of shoreline management in the demonstration … Career Continuum programs. More than 1,000 teachers from early childhood through high school visit the Cove annually through teacher development programs aimed at improving environmental …
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… might be a gall, or an injury that had healed-over. On closer inspection, the lump turned out to be a ruby-throated hummingbird nest from last summer. Although I see hummingbirds regularly … they are just large enough to hold the one to three navy bean-sized eggs of the hummer. For the pint-sized bird to be able to keep the tiny eggs warm during incubation requires that the … or triple the amount of room necessary to hold the family. One of the ways the hummingbirds get around this need for flexibility is that they construct the nest of soft plant fibers and …
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… attractive as an 8-foot climber against a wall or on an obelisk. But you can also prune to about 4 feet and use it as a shrub in the border. TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES® comes from David … resistance of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that even the most disease resistant roses need help fighting fungal … good air circulation. And all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… clematis gets its name from the individual, nodding, blue bell-shaped flowers it produces on 2 to 3-foot stalks in early summer to early fall. Introduced into cultivation in Britain in 1573, it makes a beautiful choice when … border. It is, however, prone to flop, so be prepared to provide support. Tube clematis does best in full sun to partial shade and is a member of clematis pruning group 3; these plants …
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… Tomato Talk : May 16 Tomato Talk A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Welcome to Tomato Talk! Each year, we grow some of the Garden's plant giveaways in the Regenstein Fruit & … but I was disappointed in the number of tomatoes. What can I do? It's a common question for our Plant Information Service , and there are many reasons a tomato plant might underperform, … reach 65 to 85 degrees. 3. Tomatoes need soil that’s rich in organic matter. Tomatoes grow best in fertile, well-composted soil (add well-rotted manure and/or shredded leaves) that’s …
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… petals and a fruity scent.‘Solar Flare’ has large 2.5” wide-opening flowers. It’s easy to see the hybrid origin of this cultivar, with burgundy petals on the outside from the American … an inner ring of yellow from the Chinese parent. The breeder was Dennis Ledvena. Shrubs can get quite large, up to 8 feet, and suckering may occur. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Flowers bloom on new growth, so the best time to prune is just after flowering. …
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