… [CC-BY-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons When the great naturalist Charles Darwin saw the 12- to 18-inch-long nectar spur of this Madagascar orchid, he pondered over its pollinator, …
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… of perennials and flowering shrubs. Each session is scheduled at the ideal time of year to ensure success of the technique covered. The School's CEUs=12 hours OPC elective Mark …
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… essential oils from this tree are used in the perfume industry. Firs are mostly native to mountainous regions, where they grow in rich, acid soil. They are not very tolerant of hot, …
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… germinate and develop into mature plants? How do plants move water up through their roots to their topmost branches? Explore subjects such as the plant cell; anatomy and growth of roots, …
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… where it will be shaded out by taller plants. Japanese onions are the last of all onions to bloom in the Chicago area. …
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… of the Apocynaceae plant family, all parts of the plant are poisonous, and the sap is known to cause allergic dermatitis on sensitive individuals. …
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… in full sun and requires well-drained soil. Daydream can reach a height and width of ten to fifteen feet and it makes an excellent hedge. It has good fall color, is deer-resistant, and …
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… “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in the mallow family was used at one time to make marshmallow confections. …
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… which suggest a feathery appearance. This tree needs a large area. The foliage changes to a pretty reddish-brown color in the fall. Mention should be made of the interesting history of …
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… Gypsy' in full sun in moderately fertile, moist soil with space between this plant and others to decrease the incidence of powdery mildew. Once established, this plant is more …
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