… Q. How should we select pumpkins for cooking and decorating? A. From supermarkets to farm stands and backyard gardens, fall brings … carving. Uncarved pumpkins can be kept for several weeks, if they are stored in a cool, dry place out of reach of rodents. Carving greatly shortens the life of a pumpkin as does displaying it in full sun, or in a place accessible to hungry squirrels. Decorating with dark markers or paint instead of carving …
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… fronds are a soft grayish-green overlaid with silver with contrasting dark maroon midribs. For the best color, plant this fern in light shade. …
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… the impacts of changing climates on plant migration by calculating seed dispersal rates for a variety of plant species and predicting whether they will be able to migrate quickly enough … biological and environmental events in an ecosystem (first snow vs. first flower). They place their events on a calendar and then brainstorm what might happen if these biological events … biological and environmental events in an ecosystem (first snow vs. first flower). They place their events on a calendar and then brainstorm what might happen if these biological events …
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… cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… and deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… appears with the flowers to 5 inches in height and width. This early spring ephemeral is great for planting under deciduous shade trees because it goes dormant as soon as the temperatures begin to warm in early summer. This species is endemic (occurs no place else) to the Crimean peninsula, where it grows in deciduous woodlands and between shrubs on …
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… near ponds or water features. The dramatic coloring makes it suitable as a companion plant for plants with lighter foliage or brilliant colors. Like most elephant ears Kona Coffee is not … be overwintered indoors, or the rhizomes can be dug up in the fall, stored in a cool dry place and replanted the following season. …
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… it doesn’t stop until frost if you keep deadheading. Then, if you want to save the plants for next year, you can simply dig them up and store them in a damp medium like peat some place where it’s cool (but not freezing cold). …
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… tree. The fragrance extends well beyond the plant encouraging gardeners and visitors to search for the relatively small flowers. Grow in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and moisture retentive soils for best results. …
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… of the way down to the ground throughout the season. Plant in full sun and well drained soils for best results. Suitable for containers on flower bed use. …
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