… New! Take an excursion up the stairs and over the paths of the Dwarf Conifer Garden, led by the horticulturist who cares for this space. Observe new spring growth and cone production. Learn about some of the unique specimens that grow here and why they are called “dwarf.” Discover the fragrance, shapes, and textures that make this a …
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… New! Add light and personality to your home with customized fused glass votive candle panels. Unleash your creativity and craft treasures that will have your guests oohing and aahing. All the guidance needed to make your own unique votive panels will be provided—the …
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… Q. I added quite a few dahlias to my garden this year and they bloomed beautifully. Please advise on winter care. A. Dahlia tubers should be dug up after a few true frosts and after the above-ground plant material blackens. Cut the plants down to 6 inches and dig up the tuber clump very carefully, using a pitchfork rather than a shovel. Wash or dust …
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… the distinctive cap worn by of one of their gods. In fact, it's native throughout Scandinavia and into Northern Asia. It's happiest in the dappled shade and damp soil of its native woodlands, but it's also fine in full sun as long as the soil stays … of each flower resembles the hoods of medieval monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, …
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… pink flowers lightly tesselated (checkered) with purple. The petals are thinner at the base and slightly wavy. Plant in full sun and moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they … plants that begin growth late in the season to accommodate the luxuriant spring foliage and that provide a backdrop for the flowers in Fall. Examples include cultivars of Heuchera , …
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… Two Meters dwarf red-tipped dogwood gets its name from its size and the crimson-red foliage at the branch ends. The red color lasts through the summer, … contrasting with the mature green leaves. Clustered white flowers appear in late spring and mature to black fruits which are attractive to birds Members of the genus Cornus , commonly … welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant …
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… pink flowers with a double layer of lightly speckled petals. The flowers are unscented and pollen free. The stems grow to just over 3 feet tall with blooms in late spring to early … Elodie belongs to a group of Asiatic lilies which generally bloom earlier than other lilies and have high bud counts on straight stems. They are the easiest to grow, are quite winter hardy and reproduce readily. Typically they are not fragrant. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this …
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… flowers with dark purple centers in late spring to early summer. The blooms are upfacing and unspotted. The stems grow to 2 to 4 feet in height. Black Jack belongs to the group of Asiatic lilies which generally bloom earlier than other lilies and have high bud counts on straight stems. They are the easiest to grow, are quite winter hardy and reproduce readily. Typically they are not fragrant. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this …
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… recurved petals that bend backwards, forming Turk’s caps. It grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet and blooms in early July. Eros belongs to a group of Asiatic lilies which generally bloom earlier than other lilies and have high bud counts on straight stems. They are the easiest to grow, are quite winter hardy and reproduce readily. Typically they are not fragrant. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this …
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… boring. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. They're generally woodland plants, happiest in dappled shade and cool, consistently moist soil. Most form mounds of toothed leaves and then in mid-summer send up spikes of tightly packed flowers, often followed by conspicuous …
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