… on the underside of its glossy green leaves. Known in Britain as the cricket bat willow, it is grown there as a timber source for their national game. The bright green stems of new growth …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… viburnums derive their name from the leaves, which resemble those of the linden tree. It is an upright deciduous shrub that grows to 8 – 10 feet tall and to 6 – 8 feet wide. Creamy white …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… sure how the heat- and humidity-loving ghost orchid would hold up in travel. The Garden is one of the few institutions in the world to have ghost orchids; the plant is notoriously difficult to grow outside of its natural habitat in Florida and Cuba. In the … captivated an audience at Chelsea and another one at Kew. And the Orchid Conservation Team is already discussing other potential collaborations. “I am thrilled, honestly, that our ghost …
Type: Blog
… Description: This tiny migrant is most often seen in wooded areas in very early in spring and late in fall. One day in early … ratio and can maintain heat better than a small bird. So the key for a kinglet to keep warm is to cuddle. …
Type: Birding
… flowering shrubs on my property and cut branches to force indoors for late-winter color. What is the best way to do this? A. Branches from most flowering trees or shrubs can be successfully …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. Is it true that some viburnums will not be affected by the viburnum leaf beetle? A. Viburnum leaf …
Type: Plant Info
… the base and bend it toward the ground; it will break just below the soil line where the spear is free of fibrous roots. Once harvested, asparagus deteriorates quickly, so it should be …
Type: Plant Info
… with the Hawaiian Islands on October 1 and 2 as the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Island is transformed into an island paradise! Learn all about Hawaii with travel information and themed …
Type: Event for Calendar
… greenhouse-grown mums are not hardy and will not survive over the winter. The earlier the mum is planted in your garden, the greater the chance of survival over winter. Mulch newly planted …
Type: Plant Info
… Light pruning of deciduous trees and shrubs can be done this month. Heavy pruning is best done in late winter or very early spring before buds break. Immediately prune back any …
Type: Plant Info
