… Aechmea blanchetiana 'Oregon' is a colorful bromeliad which has long sword-shaped leaves with finely serrated edges. Foliage … vase plants or urn plants. The bases of their curved leaves collect water and can be home to aquatic insects and microorganisms. Plants take several years to flower and will usually decline after the long-lasting blooms fade, but they can be restarted …
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… within a container’s constraints. Tip 1: Work with the proportions of the space. In the low-to-the-ground containers, no plant is taller than 12 inches, and most are in the 3- to 6-inch range. Keep heights low, but allow for … petals and fiery, red-orange color. As with daffodils, dig up tulip bulbs post-planter and site them in your yard come fall. (If the leaves are still green, you can plant the bulbs right …
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… University in Alabama. His research found that southern soil was depleted of nitrogen due to too many cotton plantings, which led him to develop crop rotation methods to improve the soil. His innovations helped low-income farmers … who were unfairly denied access to programs, loans, land, and grants because of their race. He is credited with developing what was called “clientele membership clubs” to connect Black farmers …
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… Carson Landry is carillonneur of Grosse Pointe Memorial Church in Michigan. He holds a master’s degree in … at Bok Tower Gardens in Florida and at the Rees carillon in Springfield, Illinois, and he is active as a performer, arranger, and teacher. …
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… Mark Lee is Music Director at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Skokie, IL and St. Bonaventure Oratory in … a Master of Music degree in piano performance from American Conservatory, Chicago. Mr. Lee is certified as a Carillonneur by the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America. He has served on …
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… the stems thrive in the heat and humidity of summer when grown in full sun. The compact size is ideal for containers or annual displays. The flowers are pollinator magnets, attracting … butterflies, moths, honey bees and hummingbirds throughout the flower season. The foliage is not eaten by deer or rabbits. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… semi-woody clump that blooms with fine-petaled pink flowers from late summer into fall. It is tolerant of wet conditions and is mildew resistant. Pinch back until 4th of July. This will produce denser and more compact …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Serena™white summer snapdragon ( Angelonia angustifolia 'PAS394032') is the first of the summer snapdragons that comes true from seed; all others are propagated by … when temperatures are warm, and use only moderate irrigation and fertilization. This cultivar is insect and disease resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… amaryllis does not use energy producing seeds. Place in a sunny window and allow the foliage to develop. The foliage is producing energy that will be stored in the bulb and used to fuel the next bloom cycle. Place outdoors in a spot that has morning sun and afternoon shade …
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… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Refine the traditional … footwork. Ease into the form by learning sections of movements that are perfect for those new to tai chi or to the Sun form, or if you would like to refresh your practice. About your class location: Class …
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