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Articles related to "North American Natives"
All About Haida Canoes The Haida nation depended largely on the cedar tree. It was used to make clothing, build houses, carve totems and to make large canoes. Let's find out how these primitive people made canoes out of giant cedar trees. haida • natives • north american natives • natives of sea and cedar • cedar
Hamamelis – Autumn Landscape Gold Hamamelis virginiana, a North American native, brings interesting golden flowers and leaf color to the autumn landscape. It merits more use in planned landscapes. arboretum kalmthout • hamamelis virginiana • virginia witch hazel • common witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis
Hamamelis – Best Landscape Sites Choosing optimal site and microclimate for Hamamelis (witch hazel) planting locations facilitates growth and generates best spring and autumn performance. hamamelis • witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hamamelis – Landscape Design Uses Multiple characteristics allow witch hazels to fill garden niches and extend landscape interest to four seasons. Effective use depends upon siting and use in a landscape. landscape design uses of hamamelis • landscape design uses of witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hamamelis – Spring Landscape Gold Hamamelis vernalis, a North American native, is a two-season landscape performer with fragrant yellow spring blooms and deep yellow autumn leaves. hamamelis • witch hazel • h. vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Spring Blooming Deciduous Shrubs Deciduous shrubs are great additions to the garden and these spring blooming shrubs are some of the most pleasant and familiar of the spring-flowering plants. deciduous shrubs • spring flowers • flowering shrubs • azalea • forsythia
Where in the World - Plant Provenance Hardiness zones are only a rough indication of whether a plant will do well in our gardens. If we really want to have a good idea about a plant's suitability for our conditions, we have to know its provenance, or where in the world it calls home. usda hardiness zones • provenance • plant explorers • climate • alpine plants
Detoxification Techniques Through various types of detoxification, we can allow the body to heal itself, thus bringing it to a purer, healthier, and more vibrant place. detoxification techniques • hyperthermia techniques • dry skin brushing • chlorophyll-rich foods • green tea
Lovely Camassias Camassias are very showy North American bulbs, as easily grown as tulips. Edible yet deer resistant, the flowers offer reliable spring color. camassia • north american bulbs • native plants • camassia quamash • camassia esculenta
Eastern Redbud Trees in Landscapes Eastern redbud trees and cultivars enrich landscape gardens with varieties of form, silhouettes and unusual seasonal color. Site selection is essential for good display. cercis • cercis canadensis • cercis canadensis 'forest pansy' • cercis canadensis 'covey' • cercis canadensis 'covey' lavender twist
Flower Stories story of Leucothoe and Clytie found in Ovid's Metamorphoses with links for full-text and pictures for herbs. Flower stories that appear in myths and related to children's stories: dandelion, marigold, violet, fetterbush, heather, sunflower dandelion • fetterbush • herbs • st francis • ovid
Frederick Meijer Gardens Frederick Meijer Gardens, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a truly unique garden. It unites the art of humankind with the art of nature; an unforgettable experience. frederick meijer gardens • meijer gardens • grand rapids michigan • grand rapids • gardens in michigan
Lawn Irrigation-Watering Basics Maintenance and upkeep of lawn grasses require water. Most lawn grasses possess specific water requirements. Lawn irrigation is challenging and may be tricky. lawn irrigation • watering lawns • lawn maintenance • lawn upkeep • lawn grasses
Shady and Native Blue Flowers If you like blue flowers and need blue flowers for shade or prefer native plants with blue flowers, try planting some of these unusual flowers in your flower garden. blue native flower • blue flower for shade • shade loving blue flower • native plant with blue flower • perennial blue flower
The Herb Bergamot Bergamot, the herb, should not be mistaken for Bergamot, the fruit; the two species are from differing plant families with different characteristics and properties. the herb bergamot • plant profile of bee balm • monarda didyma • identification of bergamot • uses of bergamot
What Is Storytelling? There are perhaps are as many definitions of Storytelling as there are storytellers and maybe listeners. This introductory article tries to come up with a generic definition. story • storytelling • james f. robinson • suite101
Athlete's Foot and Other Fungus Infections Fungus infections, on plants and on people, are caused by insufficient airflow and moisture. Fungi thrive at certain pH levels. The infections are therefore easily cured by a change in pH. fungus • infections • caused • insufficient • airflow
Autumnal Accents Itea 'Virginica' presents three seasons of elegance, and it really shines in the fall! japanese itea 'virginica' • fall perennials
Best Gifts for Landscape Gardeners Landscape and plant society memberships or donations to these fine groups make excellent gifts for landscape gardeners. gifts for the gardener • holiday gifts for gardeners • residential landscapes • garden gifts • gardening gift ideas
Contrasts in A Desert Garden By observing nature, you can develop some striking contrasts in your desert garden. A red Don Juan rose and a purple penstemmon are examples of such juxtapositions. desert garden • penstemmons • beardtongue • digitalis • rose
Native Legends for Children C.J. Taylor is a powerful storyteller. In her books, "The Secret of the White Buffalo," "The Monster from the Swamp," and "The Messenger of Spring," she brings children the delightful legends of North American Native culture. great books for kids • childrens books • cj taylor • storyteller • mary alward
Northern Lights Azaleas, Treasurers for Northern Gardeners Meet the Northern Lights series of azaleas. They are beautiful, fragrant many-colored shrubs to light up our landscapes, scent the air and lure the hummingbirds. azalea • rhododendron • northern lights series • harold pellett • albert g. johnson
Patriotic Themed Garden Plants What better place to celebrate Independence Day than in a garden full of plants that celebrate that spirit of "freedom and liberty for all". theme gardens • garden plants • american plants • patriotic plants • americana themed garden
SAINTE-MARIE AMONG THE HURONS In the seventeenth century, Jesuit priests established a wilderness mission in New France. Today, a reconstructed palisade gives testimony to the priest's efforts to convert the aboriginal peoples to Christianity. suite101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
Soft On Iris Tall bearded iris are many a gardener's favorite flower -- but they are not always easy to grow well. Find out the easiest ways to do it right (and what to do when things go wrong)! Includes links to some of the best iris sites out there. iris • tall • bearded
The Other Fall Flower You don't have to be a slave to fussy mums that don't reliably come back from year to year. aster • fall plantings • michaelmas daisies
Two Herbs for Shady Gardens: Lemon Balm and Anise Hyssop What to grow in a partially shaded areas that will delight with both taste and fragrance? Recipes and sources for two delightful herbs, Lemon Balm and Anise Hyssop. lemon balm • melissa • melissa officinalis • anise hyssop • licorice mint
Winter Interest Plants, Part I- My Favorite Winter Shrubs Here are a few of my favorite winter interest shrubs and why I like them. Could they have a place in your winter garden? winter interest • winter gardens • winter plants • winter shrubs • native plants
Impossible Gardening: Hot, Dry, Clay Soil - Part 4 Part 4 of a series of articles on plants that have thrived in dry, clay soils, in light shade. horticulture therapy • enabling garden • hibiscus • coreopsis • rudbeckia
Willow, the Aspirin Tree Aspirin may be the best known pharmaceutical in the world, but its basic ingredient has been known in Europe and North America as a natural remedy for centuries. aspirin • best known • pharmaceutical • world • its basic ingredient
Flowering Deciduous Shrubs - Part 2 Some authors rather look down on the easy, work-horse shrubs as not being of sufficient interest year around to warrant a place in the "proper" garden. However, my personal opinion is that, having the space, one should not ignore plants who are tough, tolerant, easy to grow and provide lovely flowers in season. Spirea are among these easy shrubs for sun or shade. There are lots of pix, so please be patient while the page loads for you. shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Mailorder Nurseries Online and Off - 7, Underwood Shade Nursery This week, I want to tell you about a small nursery especially for all of us who garden in shade. It's not online, yet, but Russ Bragg, co-owner with his wife, Connie Wick, of Underwood Shade Nursery in Massachusetts, tells me that a web site is in the planning stages. underwood shade nursery • online nurseries • mailorder nursery • nurseries • plants |
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