… Large creamy white flowers with soft green perianth tubes from mid-September to early October. Plant in full sun and moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant corms with companion plants that begin growth late in the …
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… Elderberry rodgersflower has no relationship to elderberry except that its leaves look similar. It's a great plant for moist shady wooded areas, spreading slowly by rhizomes to form vigorous, relatively carefree colonies. Since it's relatively compact for a Rodgersia , it can also fit nicely into borders. And wherever you put them, you get to enjoy the foamy, astilbe-like flower spikes in early summer. In the shade garden, Rodgersias …
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… Q. I am building a compost heap for the first time this fall. How hot does it have to get in order to kill fungi, insect eggs or other pests that may be on the garden debris? A. Most fungi, molds … cannot survive temperatures over 160 degrees, and weed seeds will be killed at 180 degrees. To generate temperatures this high, compost heaps must have a good ratio of grassy material to …
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… Begin to harden off warm-season transplants, moving them into a cold frame or protected area. Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas. Large houseplants in plastic pots should be slipped into larger heavier pots to prevent them from falling over in wind. Guard against overexposure to afternoon sun. Carefully …
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… The reds buds of Indian Magic crabapple open to rose-pink flowers, followed by glossy red fruit in the fall that change to orange with frost. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit and fruit make …
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… in mid-season with deep red, tart, pie-cherries on a bush maturing at 4' x 4'. Resistant to several of the fruit diseases common to cherries. Should be planted in a sunny, moderately fertile soil with good drainage (no standing water. Mixed fall color adds another season of interest to this versatile shrub. Developed by the late Elwyn Meader of Durham, New Hampshire, nurserymen …
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… Local animals provide fun and engaging subjects for students to investigate NGSS life-science concepts at home or in the schoolyard. Watch squirrels and birds to study animal behavior, investigate pillbugs to learn about habitat preferences, and perform an experiment to learn about plant-animal …
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… As the sun sets, colors change and shadows lengthen. This class will take students to various parts of the Garden to capture the drama of the special quality of diminishing light in summer. Class limited to DSLR cameras. Tripod strongly encouraged. Students should have a working knowledge of cameras …
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… flowers with just a slight lavender wash cover this disease resistant shrub rose from mid-June to the first hard frosts of the season, traditionally around mid-October. Full sun in moderately … fertile soils that never completely dry out are ideal. The rugosa parentage provides tolerance to salty soils, an advantage to roadside plantings subjected to salt spray during the winter. Honey bees and other insects …
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… tiles, glass, mirror, beads, patterned tin, found objects, and bits of jewelry. Learn how to professionally cut china dishes to add beautiful patterns and colors to your design. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included; bring your sentimental family …
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