… This shrub grows in a low mound (it’s only three feet tall!) that’s great for filling up a border with beautiful pale blue flowers nestled among silvery foliage beginning … hummingbirds adore. It’s good to cut the plant back to twelve inches in the spring to allow for the plant to replenish itself for a new season by summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… Named not for its height, but for an English garden, Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' has gray-green foliage that makes a perfect backdrop for its bright blue flowers. This cultivar grows to 30 inches in height and up to 3 feet in …
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… and reach a height of only 3' to 4'. Their leaves are greenish-gray. Most cultivars are grown for flower color, which ranges from white to yellow to red-orange, as well as for their long bloom, the flowering peaks in early May or June and then occurs intermittently … of very fine texture found growing throughout the colder regions of North America. A must for the Midwest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… fragrance. Like most hybrid teas, it produces one flower per stem, so you get nice long stems for cutting. Give it full sun, rich soil with good drainage, and enough space for good air circulation. Disease resistance is rated as average for this rose, so many growers recommend a regular spraying program. Archived Copy: This content …
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… Q. How should we select pumpkins for cooking and decorating? A. From supermarkets to farm stands and backyard gardens, fall brings … many unique cultivars have been introduced, along with distinctive heirloom varieties. Whether for cooking or decoration, a good pumpkin has the same external characteristics. It should be … its life. Do not lift or carry the pumpkin by the stem. Almost any pumpkin variety can be used for decorating, and a wide range of sizes, shapes, colors, as well as secondary characteristics …
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… sphagnum moss and water. Covering pots with a plastic bag or glass plate keeps seeds moist for germination. Seed-grown herbs won't produce large plants, but the young plants are just as … If you have a thriving outdoor herb garden, you can also pot up divisions to bring inside for the winter. Divide and pot sage, oregano, lemon balm, mint, and thyme about three weeks … the pot and the plant base to keep insects from entering the pot, and find a protected spot for the pot until it's time to bring it in. The foliage that most herbs grow outdoors will not …
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… Learn how to process your honey, wax, and other products from the hive into usable products for you or others. In this class, we will cover honey, pollen, beeswax, and propolis, and what to use them for in different products. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, Willies Honey Company Classroom 2, …
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… Aquilegia Swan Red And White Multi-stemmed plants that are well-matched for uniform size, exceptional garden performance, and abundant large blooms with red 'spurs' … white cup make this the true garden aquilegia. Taller height make this cultivar ideal for cut flower use as well as in the garden. …
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… blooms on long stems are produced throughout the summer on this smaller height dahlia suitable for use in containers and towards the middle of flower beds. The flowers attract a number of insects and hummingbirds searching for nectar and pollen to the garden. …
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… Create your own warm-season, mixed container suitable for sun or partial shade. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs, and decorative foliage. All supplies included. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Bring gloves if desired. Chester Jankowski, …
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