… for the Seeds of Success Program, I collaborate with federal agencies and seed contractors to increase the supply of native seeds for use in restoration. My role includes evaluating … and overseeing the seed collection process. Additionally, I enjoy utilizing data visualization to develop tools that aid in land management decision-making, thereby enhancing the effectiveness …
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… light combined with snow and shadow presents particular photographic challenges. Learn how to compose and meter for these unique light levels to capture inspiring images on both land and water. A map will be sent with your registration. | …
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… Examine the compositional techniques of today’s contemporary nature and landscape photographers to help you find your photographic voice. Apply these ideas to your work through weekly class projects. Display your photographic vision through a portfolio …
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… perfectly hardy here, despite often being labeled as Zone 6, and it attracts hummingbirds to boot,” said Jim Ault, director of ornamental plant research. Ault grows this plant at home in dappled to deep shade alongside coral bells, bleeding hearts, and native wild ginger. …
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… Often referred to as “poor man’s orchids,” cyclamen are usually available in garden centers during winter. “They … or purple flowers on long stems,” said outdoor floriculturist Tim Pollak. Flowers appear to float above the heart-shaped leaves, which are often marbled with silver. “They prefer cooler …
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… A singular orchid in a huge group To give you a good idea of the vast diversity in the family Orchidaceae, there are well over … orchids in the genus Dendrobium alone. Dendrobium macrophyllum was one of the first orchids to be described and illustrated—in John Lindley’s Sertum Orchidaceum in 1838. Like many plants in …
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… and fragrant flower with a long nectar spur. Its nickname, the “samurai orchid,” harks to the time when only the warrior class was allowed to grow it—or even possess it. …
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… shaping, and assembling your pieces. Add your personal touch with sparkles, gems, and trims to make each pin truly unique. These handcrafted pins are perfect for holiday gifting or adding a special touch to your holiday outfit. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer Classroom 5, Learning Center …
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… The white, 2-inch-wide, semi-double flowers—often with twisted tips to the petals—of whirlwind Japanese anemone (Anemone × hybrida 'Whirlwind') dance gracefully atop 3-foot-tall stems in the fall garden. Preferring cool, temperate climates to hot, humid summers, this hardy perennial also needs consistently moist soils. When given those …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Spikes of cream to light orange are produced from mid-summer through fall atop this tall growing annual with … into seeds that are ground into flour, and feed the songbirds; young leaves can be added to salads and older leaves are often cooked as greens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
