… common name from the abundant red fruit it bears in the fall, which resemble cranberries. It is a low, wide-spreading shrub with a stiff branching pattern. Young shoots grow in a herringbone … wood and form a dense, impenetrable tangle. Flowers are small and pink, blooming from May to June. They are attractive but not overwhelming. The glossy green foliage turns purple-red in … as hedges or groundcovers. The genus Cotoneaster includes at least 90 species of shrubs native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A free virtual program celebrating the language of flowers. The Language of Flowers genre is at the intersection of botany, horticulture, natural history, art, poetry, and women’s … prose, offering a sentimental view of natural history. A properly arranged bouquet was said to convey a “secret message” for the recipient. The “social media” of its day, this Victorian fad, led to many editions of works published, with multiple titles by successful authors. About: The …
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… frame loom and an eclectic mixture of yarns, rovings, fibers, twigs, silk flowers, and more to create a truly unique piece. This weaving technique is popular for making free-form fiber art. All materials included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther’s …
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… The final A to Z orchid (drum roll, please)! Photo by Lois Cinert, Illinois Orchid Society More than 3,000 newly developed, man-made orchid hybrids are registered every year—‘Blue Birds’ is a glorious recent addition. Can you find the eponymous bird (in mid-flight) in this orchid? …
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… This clump-forming bulb grows to a height of 5 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. In May and June it has … It belongs in a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in the wind on this hardy perennial. Plant in full sun in well drained soils and deadhead to prevent unwanted spread. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This plant will form a clump of ferny, blue-green foliage 12” high and wide. It blooms in mid to late spring with dark pinkish red tubular flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This clump-forming ornamental grass grows to a height of 18 inches with partial shade and moist soil conditions. It has showy yellow-green … a border or a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This evergreen tree needs full sun and moderate soil conditions to reach a maximum height of 25 feet. Female trees produce blue fruit that attracts birds. Both … for berry production. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… custard like flavor. One of the most popular bananna cultivars. Silvery blue fruit ripens to canary yellow on this tall growing cultivar. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
