… This perennial grows to a height of 1 foot with partial shade to full shade and dry to moderate moisture conditions. Native to the Midwest, it belongs in a border or can be used as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This specimen palm grows to a height of 8 feet with full sun to partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. From March to June it has red-orange and gold blooms. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming perennial native to the Midwest grows to a height of 1 foot with partial shade to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has rose to purple blooms in May and June and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fertilizer should be applied in November. This late treatment will help the grass to green up faster in spring. Continue to mow lawns at 2½ to 3 inches. Grass clippings may be added directly to compost heap. Avoid adding soaking wet …
Type: Plant Info
… Pale yellow flowers delicately flamed in pale raspberry mature to ivory chalices with lighter raspberry markings in mid- to late spring. Like other tulips in the single late class, it has a stronger tendency to naturalize in gardens if planted in locations that allow the soils to dry somewhat during the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… When cutting peony blossoms to bring indoors, remove as few leaves from the plant as possible. Remove spent blooms after they are finished flowering. Remove spent blooms of annuals and some perennials to encourage new flower formation. Stake tall perennials and continue to tie annual and perennial vines to supports. Continue to apply repellents to emerging …
Type: Plant Info
… New! At this hands-on cooking class, learn how to make delicious gifts that are good to eat and fun to receive at any time of year. Discover how to make decadent truffles, and learn techniques for …
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… Environmental stewardship means striving to ensure equal protection from environmental and health hazards for all. Spend two days learning how to connect students to relevant environmental issues that affect local communities. Investigate the social …
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… As Senior Manager of Seed Projects and Partnerships, I’m working to build connections and resources to expand the supply of native seeds for ecological restoration. Collaborating with partners, we are working to build capacity at national, regional, and local levels. Nationally, I support team members …
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… Each winter, the bright yellow buds of fiery spike ( Aphelandra aurantiaca ) open to bright red blooms from the bottom of each flower spike to the top, giving the flower the appearance of bursting into flame above deep green, glossy foliage with a silvery sheen. A native to Mexico and South America, this tropical gem can grow to 2 to 4 feet in height, but when grown …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
