… of our new greenhouses, the first since the Garden opened in 1972. When the greenhouse project is complete later in 2018, the state-of-the-art plant production facilities will be triple the … with new and varied offerings. We opened the Regenstein Learning Campus in 2016 as a place for people of all ages and abilities to explore the natural world and participate in a wide array … our most successful fundraising event ever, yielded more than $900,000. Now we must build on this position of strength in the face of fiscal challenges ahead. Local and federal government …
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… leaves with a somewhat upright habit. It blooms with white flowers in mid summer. It is a sport of Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several …
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… Even in the quiet months, the Garden’s natural areas are bursting with birdlife. Our restoration ecologists mapped out a route for anyone looking to stretch their legs and see which birds are perched, paddling, or passing … especially lively. As you cross the causeway, keep an eye toward the mudflats to the south. This newly formed wet area has become a magnet for shorebirds and waterfowl. Look for plovers, …
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… Now that the leaves are turning and the days are growing shorter, if you’re tempted to pack away your … as busy ever. Our cool-weather crops include brussels sprouts, spinach, and toscano kale. Fall is a great time to grow vegetables—insects die off, weeds wither, moisture plentiful. If you … and taking photographs; document challenges and successes, problems, tasks, and ideas for next year. Make a list of the plants that worked and should be planted again. Bring in twigs, …
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… This smaller growing elephant ear maxes out at 2 feet in size making it ideal for pot culture or in tropical gardens with limited space. A little bit hardier than most elephant ears. It is a sport or genetic bud mutation of the popular Portora hybrid. Rarely flowers. Archived Copy: …
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… Variegated gold, green, and blue needles provide for a striking tri-color effect on this globose evergreen shrub to 6 feet in size in 10 years. With age, the plant will develop a … of Picea omorika 'Nana'. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Patterned by Nature – Rayscape Crescent Garden Liz Rex, senior horticulturist What’s behind the design: We were brainstorming about what would read in this garden, since it pitches away from you—and we thought this pattern of rays would show up the best. Plants used (from left to right when viewing the rays): Angelonia angustifolia Archangel™ … senior horticulturist What’s behind the design: We were brainstorming about what would read in this garden, since it pitches away from you—and we thought this pattern of rays would show up the …
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