… example. The trout lilies, both white and yellow species, derive one of their common names from the mottled leaves that some think resemble the markings on a trout. (Other common names … or even urban areas, to establish a little piece of woodland of their own. The answer is yes. Start by planting the entire community of plants together at the same time. It will be easier to …
Type: Plant Info
… The start of the new year is an ideal time for homeowners to begin making plans for enhancing their … of a landscape design. They can also provide showy spring or summer flowers, a shady retreat from soaring heat, and exquisite fall colors or evergreen boughs. Trees don't need to be large or … which can span many generations, one tree typically absorbs one ton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, all the while producing life-sustaining oxygen—which makes a simple change a …
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… I scratch my head and wipe the sweat from my brow. One of my summer interns found a little plant, under a bunch of big plants, and we … horehound ( Lycopus americanus ). We cheer! Now that we know this little plant’s name, we start to see it everywhere. I’ve been working all summer with a fresh-faced team of undergraduate … one another. While most people would feel comfortable declaring that an elephant is different from a carp, an oak tree, or a shiitake, there are often much more subtle distinctions that can …
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… Science and Action—provides long-term storage for more than 4,200 seed collections from 1,800 species of plants native to the tallgrass prairie, woodland, and wetland ecosystems of … The Seed Bank’s primary goal is preserving native plant species diversity. By collecting seeds from many different wild populations of plants across the Midwest, the Seed Bank helps preserve … Founded in 2003 as a partner in the Millennium Seed Bank Project , the Seed Bank accepts seeds from nearly 3,000 native plant species. Through the Seeds of Success national native seed …
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… individual flower that has started to turn brown or shrivel. The goal is to prevent the flower from turning into seeds. Once that plant has created seeds, it figures its reproductive job is … "Usually you get a second bloom out of Aquilegia ," Pollak says, "especially as you start to get some cooler nights toward the end of summer." Other plants that can be cut back to …
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… bird of open woodlands, natural spaces, gardens, and parklands, the oriole has returned from its winter in the South: Florida, the Caribbean islands, southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. A female Baltimore oriole enjoys nectar from an apple blossom in the spring. Photo © Carol Freeman By May, Baltimore orioles have arrived … and less time singing and chattering. But come mid-August to early September, the orioles start singing again—often shorter songs—before they leave for winter vacation. …
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… will continue to develop throughout summer and well through autumn, when they transition from dark purple to a bright burgundy (some gardeners claim the color is more like magenta, but … An alternative would be to buy transplants and pop them in wherever you want them. Leaves from transplants can be harvested after 55 days whereas seed-grown plants need to wait for 75 … It also contains the highest anti-oxidant properties of any fruit or vegetable. It’s time to start cooking! Lee Randhava is a horticultural writer who lives and gardens in Evanston, Illinois. …
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… rose (Helleborus orientalis) blooms in very early spring when most perennials have yet to start growing. Although the flowers and leaves may droop after a snowfall, they soon recover. Stinking hellebore (Helleborus foetidus) gets its unfortunate name from the unpleasant scent that results when the leaves or flowers are bruised. The plant produces … pink, purple, green, dark burgundy, deep rose, speckled, or bicolored. Plants range in size from about 9 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. Hellebores contain toxic chemicals and …
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… Even as the leaves start to turn in shades of scarlet and gold, we are thinking ahead to nature’s other big … You’ll be able to shop at your leisure for hundreds of varieties of bulbs imported directly from growers in Holland. The members’ presale, with discounted prices, starts September 1; the … the decor in the room space—in this case, my front door and porch where I picked pink from the pillows. Each room has a different but complementary color scheme and bulbs. In one of …
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… Three containers at various heights create visual interest in the Buehler Enabling Garden. To start your own home horticultural therapy garden, the first thing you need is a good container. … a few slightly smaller ones. This will enable you to plant a wide variety of plant materials—from grasses to small perennials, herbs to large vegetables. Also, be sure to use a container … I’ve laid out a container of sensory-rich plant material as one option for your garden. Start with a “thriller” or focus plant such as a Pennisetum rueppelianum grass or Caladium X …
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