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  • … This perennial grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun and dry to medium soil conditions. It has rose-purple blooms that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other birds from July through October. It belongs in a border. …
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  • … This shrub needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to reach a height of 8 feet. From May through December it produces pink and white blooms. It can be used as a specimen or in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This particular specimen cactus can grow to more than 40 feet high with full sun and dry conditions in its native western Mexico. In late spring and early summer it produces white flowers that attract birds. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This native of Madagascar can grow up to 15 feet high with full sun to partial shade and dry conditions. From late winter to early summer it produces large white flowers that attract birds and butterflies. …
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  • … Green and white 'lady slipper' flowers are produced in late winter/early spring when grown in frost free conditions, bright light, moist, well drained orchid media and provided with a period of dormancy (cooler temperatures, reduced water). …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … New! Advance your skills by acquiring the techniques and methods for successfully drawing white flowers on white paper. Learn how to see subtle colors reflected on white objects and express them through a range of warm and cool colors. You will also gain the skills necessary to tackle the rich shadow colors. …
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  • … the lustrous green foliage. The entire plant stands about 1 foot tall. The flower spikes fade and dry on the plant and can be left on to grace the winter landscape. This plant, which forms small, spreading … may be used as a border plant, a ground cover, or at the water's edge. Its rich foliage and bright flowers thrive in shady sites. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Capture images of secret places in the Garden with your camera. Venture off the beaten path and discover tucked-away corners, unexpected textures, and rare scenes that most visitors never experience. This exclusive photography adventure invites … for one-of-a-kind images. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent knowledge and skill. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather.  The School’s …
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  • … Compact panicles of oversized florets start out lime green and quickly change to a pure white that in fall, with cooler temperatures, turn to pink. This … height, should be done in late winter. Plant this hydrangea in full sun to partial shade, and water it during periods of drought. Once established, it can withstand deer and rabbit damage but newly planted specimens might need protection. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk outside, typically covering less than a mile, and ending with a simple tea ceremony using native plants. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain.  Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the McDonald Woods Entrance Pavilion …
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