… Liz is an interdisciplinary researcher who does both ecological research and the work of sharing that research with wider audiences. She creates visual-forward science communication to take the vital lawn alternative research and make it something that people can easily understand and implement. Given the challenge in lawn enhancement and replacement is that so many disparate homeowners are decision-makers, …
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… This attractive lily-of-the-valley makes a perennial groundcover with white-striped leaves and spikes of very fragrant, tiny white bell-like flowers. It grows in sun or partial shade to a height of 12 inches and a width of 6 inches. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pink Pewter spotted deadnettle is a creeping, deer-resistant, evergreen groundcover that grows to a maximum height of 8 inches. It requires full or partial shade and moderate, dry, or wet soil conditions. In the summer and fall it produces salmon-pink flowers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is extremely cold hardy (Zone 2). It is generally grown as a multi-trunked shrub and can range in height from 2’ to 20’. Its light green needles are slight curved and grow in bundles of two. It prefers … or partial shade. It is easily transplanted. Its shape can be manipulated by removing part of the new candles (spring growing shoots) or by selectively pruning out older branches. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Variegated cast-iron plant is a rhizomatous perennial native to Japan and Taiwan. It is usually grown as a houseplant where it can endure neglect and shade; … elliptical leaves to 28 inches long, with creamy white stripes or wider creamy stripes along the margins. Older leaves can turn brown in light. Do not over feed or overwater. …
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… Pink Fountain is a deciduous shrub with an arching, fountain-like habit. It can grow to a height of 4 to 5 feet with a similar spread. It requires full sun or partial shade and … conditions. Between July and October it produces pink and violet or lavender-colored flowers. The plant is mainly used in a border. Pink Fountain is fairly drought tolerant once established. …
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… Learn how to breathe new life into your old denim clothing to create a revitalized piece. Discover the art of tiny stabs, also known as sashiko, a beautiful Japanese mending art form. You will … transform using traditional hand-stitching embroidery methods. Sustainable fashion is always in style. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. Justin Leblanc, fasion designer, …
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… Learn how to breathe new life into your old denim clothing to create a revitalized piece. Discover the art of tiny stabs, also known as sashiko, a beautiful Japanese mending art form. You will … transform using traditional hand-stitching embroidery methods. Sustainable fashion is always in style. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. Justin Leblanc, fashion designer, …
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… This cultivar is dense and compact, growing to 3- 4’ height and spread. Its name is derived from the plant's winter buds, which have an attractive, white, waxy coating all winter. It prefers well-drained, loose soil in full sun or partial shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plans that integrate hardscape structures such as paving, landscape lighting, and garden walls to achieve your landscape design goals. The last class is a field trip to view examples of content learned in class. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisites: Graphics, Introduction to Professional …
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