… (GCNA). Since then he has played numerous carillon recitals throughout North America. He is currently an active member of the piano program and the Early Music Ensemble at the University … University of Rochester and a Ph.D. in molecular biology from Indiana University. Fackenthal is a former member of the GCNA Board of Directors, has served as a juror on the GCNA Examination Committee and is the former co-editor of the GCNA publication Carillon News . …
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… to South America, Barbara Karst paper flower ( Bougainvillea × buttiana 'Barbara Karst') is a strong, upright-growing, woody tropical vine that features abundant masses of deep magenta … are the result of the three bracts that surround each cluster of flowers. In their middle is the actual slim, yellow, tubular flower that usually lasts for only a few days—unlike the … window for continual bloom. It can reach a height of 20 feet and a width of 4 to 6 feet and is hardy in USDA Zones 9 to 11. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Leslie Japanese crested bird's nest fern is a large epiphytic or terrestrial plant that has wide strappy fronds that roll out from the … but not wet growing medium. If growing in soil allow to dry out between watering. This fern is exceptionally tender and must be overwintered in a location that has bright indirect light and is warm but not drafty. …
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… Mona Lisa™wine shades ( Anemone coronaria 'PAS1863') is commonly called a poppy anemone. Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, this showy, … compared with many other cool cut-flower greenhouse crops such as carnations, this anemone is less labor intensive and doesn't require staking, netting, or disbudding. It is also well-suited to greenhouse or field production. This beautiful plant provides texture and …
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… 'Glauca' is one of several cultivars of noble fir with intensely turquoise-blue needles. It is not a dwarf and can reach 60 feet in height, with a narrow pyramidal form. Noble firs, which … small area from northern California to Oregon, in the Cascade Mountains and coastal ranges. It is valued as a Christmas tree because of its densely set needles and branches, its perfect …
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… <p>'Eyecatcher' may be small for a <Weigela</em> but it is indeed an eyecatcher...and not just when it's in bloom. After the prolific display of rosy red flowers has ended, the variegated foliage is in full display...mid-green with a bright golden chartreuse border. Planting in full sun will … while giving it some shade will promote stronger variation in the foliage. The choice is up to you. <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, ad so do gardeners. …
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… Named for its brilliant fall color, 'Flame' Amur maple is a small, vase-shaped, multi-trunked tree that grows to 20 feet tall by 20 feet wide. Adaptable … a small, upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in … yellow and red in the fall. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and turn a rich red. Fall color is outstanding, ranging from yellow to red to purple. This lovely small tree, native to the Far East, can be grown only in very protected areas if you live in Zone 5. It is an exceptional small ornamental maple. This maple needs full sun to partial shade and moderate … to crimson in the fall. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Yellow is an unusual color for a monkshood, and this is the kind of light, fresh yellow that really shines in the shade. Add to that the fact that … and a poison? Dosage. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This bugbane is native to northern Asia, from Mongolia and Eastern Russia to Japan. Its wands of densely … it a dramatic presence in the shade garden, particularly in late summer when not much else is in bloom there. 'White Pearl' may be slow to establish, but it's worth the wait. There are … to birds and butterflies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
