… Pale yellow flowers delicately flamed in pale raspberry mature to ivory chalices with lighter raspberry markings in mid- to late spring. Like other tulips in the single late class, it has a stronger tendency to naturalize in gardens if planted in locations that allow the soils to dry somewhat during the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… When cutting peony blossoms to bring indoors, remove as few leaves from the plant as possible. Remove spent blooms after they are finished flowering. Remove spent blooms of annuals and some perennials to encourage new flower formation. Stake tall perennials and continue to tie annual and perennial vines to supports. Continue to apply repellents to emerging …
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… New! At this hands-on cooking class, learn how to make delicious gifts that are good to eat and fun to receive at any time of year. Discover how to make decadent truffles, and learn techniques for …
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… Environmental stewardship means striving to ensure equal protection from environmental and health hazards for all. Spend two days learning how to connect students to relevant environmental issues that affect local communities. Investigate the social …
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… As Senior Manager of Seed Projects and Partnerships, I’m working to build connections and resources to expand the supply of native seeds for ecological restoration. Collaborating with partners, we are working to build capacity at national, regional, and local levels. Nationally, I support team members …
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… Striking red and white flowers are produced from mid-summer right up to the first hard frost of fall on this nonhardy perennial native to North America. Fine textured medium green leaves are resistant to pests and diseases. Plant this salvia in full sun and in the warmest microclimate in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Each winter, the bright yellow buds of fiery spike ( Aphelandra aurantiaca ) open to bright red blooms from the bottom of each flower spike to the top, giving the flower the appearance of bursting into flame above deep green, glossy foliage with a silvery sheen. A native to Mexico and South America, this tropical gem can grow to 2 to 4 feet in height, but when grown …
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… The common boxwood prefers part shade to full shade sites with moist, slightly acidic soil. This species boxwood are native to Eurasia and North Africa, but its cultivars (like Pullman) are hardy for this climate. 'Pullman' grows to about 7 feet high in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In early …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ( Gardenia jasminoides ) indoors as a houseplant. However, it takes specific cultural care to trigger bud formation. For flower buds to form, the plant needs to be subjected to night temperatures of 60–65 degrees Fahrenheit with daytime temperatures about …
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… extreme cold winter temperatures by bringing potted specimens indoors when temperatures drop to about 50° F. Place the containers in a cool area and withhold watering so the soil dries slightly, allowing the plants to go dormant. Water the plants minimally to keep them alive, but not enough to encourage new growth. Increase watering approximately six …
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