… MAMMOTH™ Red Daisy Mum Semi-double red daisies with yellow centers transition to antique rose as they mature on this mounding, hardy garden mum. The University of Minnesota … of hardy garden mums that do not require staking, or winter protection. Plant in full sun and site to enable the full 3-foot by 4-foot spread of this tightly mounded plant. Protect from rabbits …
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… Young leaves can be cooked like greens and the seeds can be roasted, ground and eaten or left to feed the local songbirds. Plant in full sun in average soils and water only enough to establish the seedling root system. …
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… dark green foliage. The flowers feature a pink-blue eye at the base of the petals that fades to white with age and are ideal for full sun to partially shaded locations. This geranium was discovered as a spontaneous garden hybrid in …
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… Bright yellow flowers decorated with brown to dark purple stripes and spots are produced on a daily basis from June to August. This non-hardy iris relative has perennial tall thin green upright leaves. While …
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… well in fall becoming bright yellow beacons. Pitcher plants must carefully time their flowers to avoid trapping insects that they need to pollinate the flowers. After flowering the pitchers have two heavy feeding periods in spring …
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… display in May (typical) and in August. This chance seedling was discovered when it was found to be in full bloom in August. Plant in full sun, average soils, and provide an arbor or tree for it to climb on. Flowers are an honey bee and butterfly attractant but the foliage repels deer and …
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… For Earth Day this year, take some time to appreciate the rich soil that covers our planet and supports plant life. Try this soil seed-bank test to discover the magic of topsoil. The soil seed-bank test is used by farmers, scientists, and others to find out what weed seeds are hidden in a garden or … soil from a woodland area Dry leaves (leaf litter) from the ground above the soil collection site Moss growing nearby Directions Pour a layer of gravel about 2 inches deep on the bottom of …
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… Q. How do I harvest gourds? A. Gourds belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes utilitarian gourds (lagenaria) and vegetable-sponges … frost, but immature gourds will be damaged and should be discarded. Harvest gourds leaving 1 to 2 inches of the stem attached. Be careful to handle the gourd carefully; bruises, scratches, or punctures may result in discoloration and …
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… a thin silver outline at the edge of the falls. The stalks stand 28 inches high and bear up to 4 flowers on each. It blooms in early to mid season, while the thin grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. In … adaptation of the iris flower. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. …
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… Thousands of visitors to the Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden have been delighted to see a special guest star at the Tropical Greenhouse: Alice the Amorphophallus is on display, in full and glorious fruit! Visitors are asking: why are some of the berries on …
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