… tail ( Leonotis leonurus ) are produced at widely spaced nodes along the stem of this tall (up to 6 feet), nonhardy perennial from South Africa. Gray lanceolate leaves provide a perfect backdrop for the distinctive flowers, which attract bees, butterflies, and birds to the garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Plant bulbs among shrubs and perennials that will shade the roots while allowing the stem to receive full sun. Prone to nibbling from rabbits and deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… after planting in warm weather. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and honey bees to the garden. Stake if planted in windy locations and enjoy the flowers in the garden or cut to enjoy indoors. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dark pink petals grade to light pink surrounding a golden center on the blooms of Surefire hardy waterlily ( Nymphaea 'Surefire'). The dark green leaves grow to 6 inches wide in diameter by the end of the season. The cultivar tolerates cool water …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Masses of bright tangerine orange flowers fade to yellow near the centers and absolutely cover the succulent green foliage during the heat of summer. A great choice for sunny areas that have a tendency to dry out frequently. Plant in full sun, very well drained soils and water during dry periods. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… clearing for pasture, frequent fires, and pressure from population growth have all contributed to severe fragmentation and degradation of SDTF. Most conservation efforts to date have been directed toward specific plant taxa or areas that contain high levels of plant … approach overlooks less obvious targets for conservation, such as fungi, that are critical to plant growth (mycorrhizal fungi) and ecosystem function (decomposer fungi). Our studies have …
Type: Research
… Tim Pollak is the Manager, Plant Production at the Garden, where he has worked since 2001. As part of his … the high-impact horticulture displays and unusual plants and flowers that the Garden displays to create excitement for plants. He has a bachelor of science degree in landscape horticulture, … Pollak writes for newspapers and other media and appears regularly on local TV news segments to discuss gardening topics. He is also a regular instructor for the Joseph Regenstein Jr. School …
Type: Staff bio
… fashion and design. Since the global pandemic began, designers have been turning to the earthy aesthetics and healing powers of mushrooms and other kinds of fungi. In particular, … of the design world. Mycelium—a network of tiny “threads” that links plants together to share water and nutrients—is an irresistible metaphor for connection and harmony. Designer Stella McCartney is making …
Type: Blog
… Add a little brightness to your family's day—play with food, make rainbow dough—and get in some nature play, too. Ready to turn ☹️ into ☺ ? Nature Rainbow Scavenger Hunt Lace up your hiking boots, grab a camera, and a … away behind the dirt. When you do find something colorful, snap a picture! The end result is a gorgeous collection of nature's treasures that just may help us remember that there is …
Type: Blog
… Join Nancy Clifton to learn a few ideas for making your own seed balls. Seed balls are small, seed-infused clay spheres used on bare soil and open areas to start plants. Originally used by guerrilla gardeners in urban vacant lots to grow plants in desolate open city areas, the concept can be used for anyone interested in …
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