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Consider adding a little bit of blue-ribbon pride to your shade garden in the spring.
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost,’ also known as a false forget-me-not for the delicate flowers it produces, has shown that beauty can thrive in full shade. It was recently named 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year by the Hilliard-based Perennial Plant Association.
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Don't delay this renovation project one day longer. Hardy plants can be added to the landscape year-round and late winter or early spring is always a good time. The weather is still a bit cooler so the work is easy to do and the plants can begin growth with less stress. Do remember to keep the soil moist and give the plants a first feeding in 4 to 6 weeks. Only cold sensitive plantings might be delayed a few weeks longer.
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This is Meijer Gardens' most popular annual exhibition and the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibit in the nation. From now until April 30, you can mix and mingle with more than 6,000 tropical butterflies flying free in the 15,000-square-foot Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.
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Haiti’s art and culture will be showcased in Haiti: Garden of Many Colors at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which opens Wednesday, March 7.
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Ghost Plant and Corpse Plant is found in the forest understory associated with a rich soil high in organic matter and surface litter. Its height ranges from 4 to 10 inches and it can be found growing singly or in clusters. The bell-shaped flowers are present from June through September and are pollinated by small bumblebees that feed on the nectar.
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Parsley is one of the main food sources for swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. They're usually found in curly parsley but I had a few in my Italian flat leaf parsley last year.. Soak the seeds overnight in warm water and scatter them across the soil, barely covering them with loose potting soil. They need a short period of cool, moist weather to germinate so spring is perfect. . .
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These universal principles have become the set of tools I use to create gardens that embody all the key elements of the world's greatest landscapes but are scaled to each individual's site, taste and budget. When woven into the plan of the garden, they are unifying components that magically transform the space into a place of enchantment and beauty. . .
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The medicinal herb hawthorn is a member of the rose family. Hawthorn is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of twenty-five feet. According to Phyllis A. Balch, CNC in the . . . http://www.smh.com.au/wa-news/charlies-gold-rare-plant-discovered-in-goldfields-20120225-1tuuc.html
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The new species from the plant genus Tetratheca was found by Southern Cross local Charlie Spencer while exploring some breakaway country south of Coolgardie.
Mr Spencer, who has a passion for the bush and an extensive knowledge of the biodiversity of the region, has been involved in flora and fauna surveys for many years while gold prospecting in the Goldfields. . .
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Now-a-days majority of people prefer herbal medicine to chemicals as the former has less or no side-effects. Though many medicinal herbs are there, we can see the health benefits of some common medicinal herbs.
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Roses are RED. The use of red in the landscape. Sunny Wieler is a landscape architect in Ireland
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Figurine & Garden Ornaments A tropical garden in Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
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"To me the garden is mostly about joy," writes W. Gary Smith. "The gardens that are most memorable are those that make me smile, where I can lose myself in the creative spirit of others"
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The upshot is to plant your container with some perennial plants that will remain in the container after the colorful spring annuals have withered. A few great combos are a flowering hydrangea, planted with a dwarf evergreen and annuals of New Guinea impatiens or petunias. When the impatiens and petunias need to be pulled, replace with dianthus or snapdragons for a fall and winter show.
A tall urn looks dramatic planted with ponytail grass, geranium, petunias and licorice vine. The ponytail and geranium are near perennial and should continue to grow.
You'll be seeing more hanging baskets this spring that are planted with several flower varieties. This makes for an explosion of color as in a basket planted with coral geranium, ornamental, purple peppers, blue fanflower and white with rose-colored calibrachoa. We are seeing lots of calibrachoa in many colors in our garden centers. This plant can take weather, both hot and cold.
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The legend of healing gardens is not a myth, but rather historical fact. Research by the National Garden Bureau found the Chinese were using medicinal herbs as early as 3,000 B.C. Colonists in Virginia felt a deep attachment to nature. They believed gardens were a place of creativity for the mind and body.
In recent times, the medical community has rediscovered the healing power of gardens. Hospitals and health care facilities are incorporating green spaces, flowerbeds and views of gardens into their environs. Healing gardens can be found at substance abuse centers, outpatient clinics, and retirement homes.
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Most herbs germinate easily and as most of them have aromatic leaves they are unpalatable to pests. Their main enemies are heated airing cupboards and kitchen windowsills where amateurs usually grow them. A dark, heated airing cupboard will encourage herbs to germinate but it is a hindrance as soon as the first seedling leaves start to show. The absence of light draws up the seedlings and in only a day or two makes them spindly and unusable. Unless you are extremely vigilant you will ruin the entire crop. Instead of cheating in an airing cupboard. . .
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Throughout the season, gardeners count on the dependable moonwort to enhance bouquets and potpourri mixtures (separate the pods and use them singly). Cleaned and dried, money plant pods can be enjoyed year-round in dried arrangements. . .
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The most common recommendation given to people when they are offered information on an herb, a food, or a novel therapy, is “ask your doctor.” But is that always the best course of action?
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This article reviews perennial staple crops, a little-known group of species with tremendous potential to address world problems. . .
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The type of soil you have will make a dramatic difference in the amount of water it can retain and the nutrients and minerals it can provide to your plants. . .
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The Garden Life: Perennials keep garden interesting year-roundThe ColumbianAs you walk through your garden this winter, think about additions and changes that will add seasonal interest at this time next year.
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