… This thyme species is used as a ground cover (it will tolerate light foot traffic and release a wonderful herby fragrance when stepped on). Unlike other thymes, this one isn’t suitable for cooking; the fragrance can be overpowering. It can grow to 12" tall and 18” wide. It blooms in late summer/early fall with violet purple flowers that contrast with …
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… Proper watering, fertilizing, pruning, edging, deadheading, staking, and mulching practices make the difference between a healthy, well-kept garden and a landscape that gets ahead of you. You will have a hands-on opportunity to practice what you …
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… Create a bright bird friend using wool and needle felting techniques. Learn the basics of sculpting three-dimensional shapes from fibers … birds; chickadee, partridge, or cardinal. All levels welcome. All materials, locally sourced and hand-dyed, are included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther's Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom …
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… This selection from the native species features shorter internodes (more leaves per stem) and the bright red fall color. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Lanceleaf coreopsis is a compact plant that grows up to 2 feet tall and is useful in the perennial garden. Larger than some other coreopsis flowers, the lanceleaf … to our Illinois prairies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… like licorice when it is bruised of brushed. Plant in full sun in very well drained soils and avoid using leaf mulch to control disease problems during damp weather. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This clump-forming evergreen tropical grows to 2 x 3 feet in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture. As the genus indicates, this is closely related to edible asparagus … a distinctive textural element. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This astilbe forms a clump of fern-like leaves 2 feet in height and width. It blooms in early summer with delicate white-flowered panicles on 2 foot stems. It … must not be allowed to dry out. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… of greenish-yellow flowers appear in June. This bulb will form a clump of about 18 inches high and 12 inches wide over time as daughter bulbs are produced. Bright sunny locations in soils that … Alliums are deer resistant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… if left un-pruned. Plant in full to partial sunny locations in moderately rich, moist soils and avoid root disturbance. The smooth gray bark adds ornamental interest in winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
