Alliums and amaryllis guide for summer gardens
ornamental onions and amaryllis care and planting tips. Star of Persia allium stands two feet tall with 8 to 10 inch blooms native to Asia Minor. Golden Garlic reaches 12 to 14 inches with three inch yellow heads. For amaryllis, keep watering after winter bloom, later transplant outside, and resume watering after a dormancy. Plant sunlit sheltered spots and expect flowering in six to eight weeks after replanting.
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Persia
Asia Minor
Rock Arden
U.S. Botanic Garden Opens Summer Terrace Display
The U.S. Botanic Garden unveils a Summer Terrace Display running June through mid-September around the conservatory at First Street and Maryland Avenue. Three east side and three west side theme gardens feature maroon and white old fashioned blue and yellow designs with rose beds and planters. Admission is free and hours extend to nine in June through August with daily nine to five hours standard. For details call 202-225.
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U.S. Botanic Garden
First Street
Maryland Avenue
Capitol
Washington, D.C
Dam
Judge lifts ban on herbicide use in Pacific Northwest forests
Federal Judge James M. Burns refuses to extend an injunction banning herbicides on national forests in Oregon and Washington, allowing 13 chemicals to be used on Forest Service timberland while BLM lands remain under the injunction. The ruling ends a 1983 lawsuit and includes a mediated plan to implement the 1968 environmental impact statement for vegetation control.
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Portland, Ore
Oregon
Washington
Pacific Northwest
James M. Burns
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Northwest Coalition For Alternatives To Pesticides
Forest Service
Indoor greenery and pots shape calm rooms and workspaces
The article urges indoor plants for cooling and relaxation, citing studies and marketing ideas from nursery groups. It notes plants reduce heat perception, slow shopper pace, and steadier spending while boosting workplace ambiance. It offers design tips and container choices, stressing light needs and color.
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American Association of
Éithe
Establishing a Home Orchard for The Backyard
Planning a home orchard starts with a sunny, well drained site free from frequent frost pockets. Test soil at Frederick County Cooperative Extension Office and adjust to deficiencies before planting. Consider dwarf rootstocks for small spaces and prioritize apples then peaches while seeking disease resistant varieties and safe protective chemicals.
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Frederick
Instant beauty in flowers for home gardens
Flowers beautify homes with annuals and perennials from garden centers. Started packs, easy fertilizers, weed preventers, and power tools simplify prep and maintenance. Diverse bloom times give all season color and varied backdrops for borders and foundations.
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Netherlands
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Scott
University of Maryland
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Hagerstown
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Dixon Industres, Inc
H.B. Duvall, Inc
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Bryan Butter Wason
Laurel
MHIC
Lily Pons
Frederics
Frederck Landmarks Foundation
Fredench
Lilypons Water Gardens
Lilypons Road
Lilypons
Maryland
Frederick Montgomery
Fredenck
Buckeystoun
Jeft
Schifferstudy Museum
Rosemont Ave
US 15
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