… grey green leaves. This cultivar of the native White Baneberry thrives in woodsy soils, shaded to partially shaded conditions under deciduous trees. All parts of the plant are toxic - a great deterrent for rabbits and deer, but not so good for small children who may be attracted to the shiny fruit. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , spanning Europe, … shade and cool, consistently moist soil. The common name of bugbane refers their ability to repel insects - from mosquitoes to bed bugs. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of tightly packed flowers, often followed by conspicuous berries. NOTE: Berries are poisonous to people and rabbits; harmless to birds and butterflies. Most bloom white, though there are pink varieties. Gardeners welcome … in the season than most shade plants. The common name of bugbane comes from their ability to repel insects and in earlier times they were used to get rid of bedbugs. …
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… There are over one hundred species of the flowering plants known as butterfly bush endemic to Asia, Africa and the Americas. The generic name honors the Reverend Adam Buddle, a botanist in Essex, England. The first plants known as Buddleja were sent to England from the Caribbean about fifteen years after Buddle’s death. Almost all of the over … the region where they are found. The flower color varies widely, from pinks and blues in Asia to yellows and reds in the Americas, with some cultivars having a deeper tone. All tend to be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… One of the earliest colchicum to come into flower, often in late August. The goblet shaped flowers mature to a flattened star shape. Mostly white flowers (or very pale lilac) with deeper lilac colored tips to the tepals. Plant in full sun in moist but well drained soils among companion plants that can …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… family from South Africa, the plant has leaves that are succulent and feature an adaptation to arid environments known as Crassulean Acid Metabolism (CAM). Most plants open their pores (stomata) during the day to take in carbon dioxide, and in the process they lose water vapor to the atmosphere. Succulent plants with CAM open their stomata during the night to take in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… rarely suffers from aphids or spider mites. However, greenhouse- grown plants are susceptible to these pests and will need to be grown in full sun and the foliage rinsed off several times a week to prevent infestations from getting to the point where pesticides are required. The flowers are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Weigela hortensis one of the first varieties of Weigela to reach the U.S. from its native Japan, arriving here well before 1900. It's one of the large, … Weigela . The long arching canes lined with clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers from mid to late spring, combined with its relative hardiness and easy care made it a favorite in American … and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid, is called the “gateway orchid” for beginning collectors: it requires very little care, and yields great rewards with blooms that last up to three months! Early success with a moth orchid leads growers to try other species and, finally, to orchid addiction. But how do you ensure early success? As a …
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… New! Learn to animate and enliven your watercolor painting by incorporating human or animal figures into the … figures will provide a focal point that adds interest, storytelling, scale, and perspective to your paintings. Learn techniques to simplify the figure and gesture in your artwork. Prerequisite: Previous watercolor coursework …
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… Get ready to wiggle, jiggle, and giggle as you sing and dance along with Jodi and the Jigglejam Band. … while silliness abounds. Through a wide range of musical styles from folk, rock, and country to calypso, boogie, and blues, the Jigglejam Band will keep the whole audience jammin' along! Please note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs, as the Garden has a limited supply available each evening. …
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