Indigo Leaves

They also favor small fruits like raspberries and elderberries. Nests are often located in berry bushes, barberry or wild rose thickets, or saplings of hackberry, elm or maple trees.

Defining the shape of a leaf is based on the ratio of length to width, the curve of the leaf edge, and the location or position of the widest point in the leaf. The variety of leaf shapes is one of the attractions of having different kinds of plants in...

As the story goes,after the Greek god Apollo attempted to rape the nymph Daphne, the Earth spirit Gaea hid her by transforming her into a laurel tree. Ere's a great one to take away the cold winter chill.2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granulesIn...

(Pelargonium) Annual. Lightly cover seeds. 3,600 seeds/oz.; 14-21 days, 72°F. They are tolerant of heat and humidity and perform beautifully in containers and window boxes. Required bottom heat of 72-74°F.

(I do!)Friend and dedicated gardener Gita visited one of her favorite nurseries in early summer. You must try a Copperleaf. Prune copperleaf selectively for fullness as needed, and consider rooting your cuttings to overwinter the plant or share it with...

But that effort has a downside as well. He more well-sealed a home is, the higher will be the concentration of substances in the inside air that can affect your health.Paint, furniture, dry-cleaned clothing, aerosol sprays, and building materials emit...

This gives the remaining leaves more room, and they're more likely to grow out straight as they mature.The alternative is to decide you like a bit of craziness in these violets and to just let them do their thing.

This phenomenon argues for both the viral hypothesis and for the agent of transfer being some insect. Presumably, a sucking insect could take up the piece of DNA from one chimeric cell and transmit it in meristem cells on another non-variegated plant.

I always keep dry laurel leaves in a glass jar for spicing my winter meals: sauerkraut or dry beans in a casserole, sauerkraut stuffed rolls, marinated sauce for meatballs, beef belly sour broth, Christmas pork dishes and pickled sweet peppers.

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But what about their health, the blush in their cheeks? For my part, I can only hope I will have my grandson with me as much as possible, so we can play outside and I can teach him more of those funny games from my childhood.

Again, this is what makes the leaf green. Is it worth the trip? Those who love the beaches, warm sunny weather and tropical plants growing in their own back yards, show up in droves to view the amazing display put on by nature once a year.I learned in...

"To be mindful and sensitive to the natural environment of your daily life" would seem to be a perfect description. And what about those tough shady spots?When considering what to plant in your garden or landscape, look past the obvious; the glorious...

Most likely, a Canadian high pressure zone will push a cold front down with an accompanying low pressure zone and some rain. Frosts are followed by freezes, the biting cold that stills the growth in all but the most hardy of plants.

Still, I long for summer to continue just a little while longer. Click on photos to enlarge.Typical South Amana residence with expansive lawn and gardenBrick granary converted to residence, studio, and galleryThanks to Robin Street-Morris for permission...

The frost is here and we are firing up our wood stoves. I will miss my roses over the long winter. He keeps a sweater on a hook by the back door, ready to go!The air in the late afternoon echoes with the loud cries of the Sandhill cranes coming in to...

Most deciduous trees are found in small patches in the forest or in narrow bands along creeks and rivers.A huge variety of landscaping trees are available and various broadleaf evergreens, palms, and pines are popular, leaving less space for deciduous...

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Shredded leaves are easier to spread around, and they stay put better. Evergreens generally drop their needles with less fanfare than the fall color and bare winter limbs of deciduous trees, but they do drop their leaves as new ones grow.

Better yet, if you don't want to wait that long, check your favorite greenhouse or garden center. Generally, the more light the plant receives, the more colorful the leaves. It will make a great house plant in a sunny or partly sunny window during the...

Trees are often overlooked much of the year but once autumn arrives, they once again take center stage and are appreciated for all they offer the garden and the world in general.his is one of the best times to be outdoors embracing nature to the fullest.

Place a six- to eight-inch layer of shredded leaves around the base of the plant to protect the roots. There's no better way to have fun on an autumn days than to bring together a bunch of kids and a huge pile of kids.

Robin Hood wore Lincoln green. The colors are due to the presence of hairs or waxes that shade the plant, buffer drying winds, or reduce evaporation from the leaves. However, that does nothing to explain the existence of British racing green.Green is...

Until the ground freezes, those woody plants can settle in and start rooting. This bush has been a favorite pass-along plant through the years. But will happily grow in much colder zones.

Of course, natures misfits are often a gardeners dream! Plant breeders are quick to jump on any plants exhibiting variegated foliage hence there are probably more shrubs in this category than the other two previously discussed.

Today, we have many more yellow-foliaged shrubs to choose from. They are available in a variety of sizes from dwarf (under 30 cm) to large shrubs (over 4 m) so virtually all gardens, large or small, can have the option of growing a yellow-foliaged shrub.

Some vines have leaves still attached and some the leaves have already fallen. Can be fresh cut from the vine right now. Asian and American Bittersweet available. Request lengths and stem amounts.