… As a mom and working artist, I try to think of ways I can introduce my 3-year-old daughter to the outdoors and the power of … and kid-friendly crafts that have come out of my journey as a mother and continue to get the best reviews from Laila, my toughest little critic. Dirt is cool Even when she was a baby, my … muddy treat Happiness is when mom says it’s OK to play with your food This is the best way to distract a picky eater , or wow guests with an inexpensive dish you can design with your …
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… Autumn Frost Squash This new winter squash produces uniquely ribbed, round fruit that ripen to dark tan with a frosted overlay. The fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior flavor and long storage quality. It is best planted in the ground to allow for maximum growth and increased yields. 2021 – Ball …
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… amendment for all your plantings, both indoors and outdoors. In this class, you will learn how to do vermiculture (composting with worms) in your own home. It’s a simple and efficient way to turn your kitchen waste into an outstanding amendment for your soil or anything you may be …
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… Creeping buttercup is a diminutive Eurasian perennial capable of covering large areas. The foliage of 'Buttered … with blotches of frosty pale green. It produces small yellow flowers in mid-spring. Its best use is as a filler in semi-shady areas between other perennials. It needs to be contained or it will creep into lawns. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Maiden’s Blush’ turns pink sooner than the species with larger panicles. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is most useful in a hedge or in a border. Oakleaf hydrangea, native to the southeast U.S., is a … or in a lightly wooded area. The glossy, lobed, deep-green leaves in spring and summer give way to a mix of red, purple and bronze fall color. The flowers of the oakleaf hydrangea are white …
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… Twist of Lime Alumroot is a bright chartreuse yellow Heuchera hybrid with a twist. It has bright green yellow leaves … wavy textured edges. The ruffled edges diminish as the leaves mature, but new leaves continue to add interest and texture. It performs best when planted in semi-shade to prevent scorching and retain the best bright color in the …
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… It starts out upright and oval and matures to a more open, rounded crown. A massive tree, it is best for parks and large areas. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon. White ash's strong …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Want to green your classroom but don’t know how to keep plants alive? We have you covered. Spend a day learning about low-maintenance houseplant options, basic plant care, and even how to propagate them. Along the way, we will provide ideas for using live plants to investigate plant science concepts such as …
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… Giant daisy ( Leucanthemella serotina ) is a sprawling perennial from southeastern Europe that can reach 6 feet in height and up to 3 feet in width before it produces large, glistening-white daisy flowers in September and October. Giant daisy grows best in full sun and moist soils, attracts butterflies, and is prone to no serious pests or …
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… Without the backing of a million-dollar advertising campaign, plants may take many years to become recognized by even the most avid horticulturists. Heptacodium miconioides , or seven-son-flower, is a perfect example of a plant that remained unrecognized years after its introduction and is … rediscovered. Although it was first collected in 1907 by E. H. Wilson during an expedition to China, it wasn't until 1916 that a colleague of Wilson's, Alfred Rehder, actually attached a …
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