… shade and moist soil conditions. From March to June, it has salmon and green blooms. It is one of the primary sources for vanilla flavoring. The orchid family consists of a large number of … 9-11) and have epiphytic roots—meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal … growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can make about orchids. The family continues to challenge taxonomists. …
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… for fertilizer. Choosing Plants Group plants with similar needs together. Put sun lovers in one pot and shade-tolerant plants in another. Separate drought-tolerant plants from ones that … covers can often survive in troughs if they are heavily mulched. Save the potting mix for one year, combining it with equal parts fresh mix. Wash and sterilize containers and store them …
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… brighter the better. Zinnias fit the bill on all three counts. And more. In fact, they're one of the best flowers that smart gardeners can put to work in their gardens. Zinnias are planted in nearly every one of our 27 display gardens. One of the best for cut flowers, 'Benary's Giant' (1,000 of them!) makes a big statement in the …
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… treasured by the ancient Mexicans and was once the world’s most precious commodity. In this one-day workshop, students will use simple resist techniques to dye a silk scarf and learn about …
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… a technique known as "renewal pruning." Before the plant breaks dormancy in the spring, remove one-third of the oldest, largest stems. This will encourage new stem growth and vibrant color. …
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With winter approaching, it is time to think about overwintering those wonderful tender perennials, Mediterraneans, and tropical plants that you have grown to love over the summer. In this class, you will learn which plants will overwinter successfully and which ones are best to compost and buy new in spring. You will learn the best techniques and secrets of success to keep your tender plants and …
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… explore both Lake Forest and Graceland cemeteries. Students should be able to walk at least one mile and must provide their own transportation to the off-property locations. Limited to 12 …
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… year to establish the root system; thereafter, water only during periods of drought. This is one of the first of the new hybrids created by Darrell Probst that focus on hardiness, disease …
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… for suburban gardens. Flowers in March are subtly attractive; clusters of drooping catkins are one of the first signs of spring. The nuts appear in September and October. This heavily branched …
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… high-wind impact areas of the garden as the weight of the blooms starts to pull the plants in one direction or another. Despite dahlia's lack of fragrance, the flowers attract a number of …
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