gardening
Groundsel can be found in Holts Landing State Park. Photos by Susu Fiske Groundsel: A highly-tolerant fall-blooming native Also called sea-myrtle, consumption weed, eastern baccharis, salt marsh-elder and salt bush, native groundsel is found all over this area, and I love that it is fall-blooming, with densely clustered white flowers. Groundsel (Baccharis halimifolia L.) […]
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Prairie dropseed – A grass with a fragrance? Sporobolus heterolepis or as we commonly know it, Prairie dropseed, does have a fragrance of a hint of coriander, cilantro or some say soap or buttered popcorn(hmm), licorice or even sunflower seeds (I guess we will have to find out for ourselves). Dropseed is a long-lived perennial […]
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Quercus phellos, Beech family (Fagaceae) One of my favorite trees, the Willow oak, is stunning in the fall! Willow oak trees are also called swamp willow and peach oak. They have spear-shaped leaves around 2–5″ long, like the weeping willow, each with a tiny bristle at the tip. They are beautiful oaks with willow-like […]
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The Cook and the Gardener – Too Many Tomatoes? Sandy Daniels shows you how to slice and dice your surplus tomatoes into delicious snacks – 10-11:30. Sandy Daniels is the Event Coordinator for Inland Bays Garden Center. When she’s not in the garden you can find her in her kitchen whipping up seasonal culinary delights […]
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“Tricks and Tips for A Weed, Disease and Pest Free Garden” using environmentally friendly methods. Bring your photos, plant leaves (in a Ziploc bag) and discover how to prevent and treat your garden pests, mildew and fungus. Chantal Bouchard, horticulturist, Landscape Designer – Landscape Solutions. RSVP HERE.
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Join us for a fun, whimsical workshop to learn how to create your own charming fairy garden. You’ll learn about the basic components of fairy garden construction and then have the opportunity to make one of your own. The workshop will be led by Alison Schweiger, our on-site florist and an award winning floral designer. […]
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What is water wise gardening known as xeriscaping? Join us for the next in our series of Mini Workshops as we explore how you can reduce and limit your use of water in garden design, plant choice, and good delivery methods to give you a beautiful and water efficient garden. After a short lecture take […]
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Did you know that 85% of all flowering plants need pollinators to help them reproduce and bear fruit? Pollinators vary in what they look for in gardens and your plant choices and garden design can anticipate their preferences and needs. Join us for the next in our series of Mini Workshops as we explore how […]
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Curious about herbs you and grow and use to support your health? Discover culinary herbs and native plants that can be used as home remedies, and create a container healing garden to take home. Bring your own pot large enough for three herb plants or purchase one from our collection, and get your questions answered […]
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