… called “old-growth” or “primary” forests. Reaching into the Midwest, the forests gave way to more open landscapes—grassy, flower-filled savannas and sun-dappled oak/hickory woodlands—before relinquishing to the prairie-covered plains. By 1900, the eastern old-growth forests were nearly razed, and the savannas were plowed under and grazed to the ground. Photographer Miles Lowry has found a way to focus attention on these now rare …
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… Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with recipes featuring flavorful chiles. Learn how to roast, peel, and de-seed peppers. Taste a variety of Mexican chiles in a progression of heat from mild to hot, as well as chiles in three different recipes: chayote with guajillo dressing, carne asada …
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… Africa in sandy, well-drained soils in hot/dry situations in the garden. Water only enough to germinate the seeds or establish the root system of transplants. Deadhead old flowers to encourage continuous bloom. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… dark purple green foliage on this cultivar of the native red-flowered lobelia from late summer to the middle of fall. A great selection for sunny locations with moist to wet soils—edges of ponds or stream banks. It attracts hummingbirds and other late summer …
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… flowers cover the 18 inch sized plants from mid-summer well into fall on this annual adapted to sunny, hot and dry locations in containers and flower beds. The flowers are 20% larger than those of other cultivars. Zinnia flowers are great butterfly and honey bee attractants to the garden. …
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… New! In this hands-on cooking class, find new ways to prepare pistachios. Discover how to make vibrant green pistachio pasta, a rich and nutty pistachio quick bread, and indulgent …
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… recycled from colorful tin. Choose from the large assortment of possibilities and learn how to expertly cut and dome your pieces. Let your imagination soar as you create original treasures to take home. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer …
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… Join Nancy Clifton to learn a few ideas for making your own seed balls. Seed balls are small, seed-infused clay spheres used on bare soil and open areas to start plants. Originally used by guerrilla gardeners in urban vacant lots to grow plants in desolate open city areas, the concept can be used for anyone interested in …
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… Continue to plant hardy spring-flowering bulbs early this month if weather and soil conditions permit. … sand or gravel before setting in bulbs. These products help deter rodents from digging. Cut to the ground all remaining dried perennial material not intended for winter interest. Add to your compost pile. …
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… state-of-the-art lab—including all the unique seed prep equipment—and learn the multiple steps to seed banking from their arrival to long-term storage. Limited to 12 participants. Tour Guide: Dave Sollenberger, Seed Bank Manager Location: Daniel F. and …
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