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Stories By Naomi Judd

  • Flowers
    Flowers By Naomi Judd November 4th, 2022

    How To Identify Hostas

    How to Identify Hostas. With their clusters of smooth foliage, hostas can provide a calming effect in a garden that may be otherwise overcrowded with contrasting plants. Hostas also make great garden plants because of their ability to flourish in nearly all soil types besides pure chalk or bogs, and they are largely disease resistant. Identifying a hosta plant is possible by observing certain characteristics such as leaf size, shape, texture, color and the type of flowers when the plant is in bloom.

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    Produce By Naomi Judd November 4th, 2022

    How To Identify Plant Seed Pods

    How to Identify Plant Seed Pods. Plant seed pods come in many forms and the whole structure of the seeds and the protective structure surrounding them are known as the fruit. In general, seed types are categorized by features of the fruits' shape, arrangement and color. As you learn to identify seed pods and familiarize yourself with the types, common species in your area will become known to you, but it always helps to have a reference from which to compare your specimens.

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    Produce
    Produce By Naomi Judd November 4th, 2022

    Types Of Tree Seeds

    Types of Tree Seeds. Seeds develop directly from the female parts of a tree's flowers; the entire structure including the seeds and the protective structure surrounding the seeds is known as the fruit. Seeds can be useful for identifying a tree's species since they may be around all year, whether on the tree or on the ground near it. In general the types of seeds are categorized by aspects of the fruits' shape, arrangement and color and can be of the gymnosperm or angiosperm groups.

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    Trees
    Trees By Naomi Judd November 4th, 2022

    Pine Trees In Alaska

    Pine Trees in Alaska. In North America, the pine family (Pinaceae) is represented by species of pine, larch, spruce, hemlock, douglas firs, and true firs. Of the 35 species of pines (Pinus), there are two distinguished groups: soft and hard pines. Needles of pine trees grow in bundles known as fascicles. In Alaska only two species of pine occur naturally, but there are many other species that grow in Alaska within the pine family.

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  • Flowers
    Flowers By Naomi Judd November 4th, 2022

    Descriptions Of Ferns

    Descriptions of Ferns. Ferns are vascular plants, meaning they have internal tubes for transporting fluids like all other plants besides true mosses and lichens. Ferns, however, reproduce by spores instead of seeds. Because of this they live in moisture-rich habitats and so are not likely found in dry, arid climates. In general, ferns can be distinguished from other low-growing species by their pinnate (divided into numerous branches or lobes on two sides of a common axis) leaves and a simple, narrow stem. There are five major characteristics to keep in mind when identifying a fern based on description.

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  • Produce
    Produce By Naomi Judd November 3rd, 2022

    How To Winterize Hosta Plants

    How to Winterize Hosta Plants. Hosta plants are generally cold tolerant and tend to grow larger and healthier in cooler climates. They do not require much care during winter if planted outside in the ground; their leaves will naturally die off in the fall and they go dormant. However, if you plant hostas in containers they can be placed anywhere you like, and moved any time during the growing seasons. Overwintering hostas in containers requires specific care.

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    Produce By Naomi Judd September 6th, 2022

    How To Make A Macrame Plant Hanger

    How to Make a Macrame Plant Hanger. The art of macramé enables endless possibilities for making at-home crafts. Plant hangers are a useful item to make and can easily be personalized with your choice of knot work. These can be made for indoor use or, by using nylon cord, for outdoor use. Follow some steps to make a plant hanger appropriate for a 4- to 5-inch diameter pot, but hangers can be made for any sized pot by simply using more or less hemp cord.

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    Trees
    Trees By Naomi Judd September 6th, 2022

    Willow Trees In Alaska

    Willow Trees in Alaska. Willows are hardy trees that grow easily and quickly, especially in moist soils such as streamsides. There are more than 100 species of willows (Salix), which are native to North America. About 40 of these species are tree-size versus shrub-size. Willows are an important source of food and shelter for wildlife such as moose or ptarmigan for example. These five species of willow commonly grow in Alaska.

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    Trees
    Trees By Naomi Judd September 6th, 2022

    Birch Leaf Identification

    Birch Leaf Identification. Birches can be found primarily in the cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Approximately 100 species of trees and shrubs are in the Birch family (Betulaceae), and 40 known species of birches (Betula). Birches have been used for many things: its wood for cabinet making, or the bark for basket weaving. Identifying birch trees by their leaves is one major way to tell them apart.

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    Trees
    Trees By Naomi Judd September 6th, 2022

    Sandalwood Mosquito Repellent

    Sandalwood Mosquito Repellent. Sandalwood essential oil, from the heartwood of Sandalwood trees, has a warm, woody aroma prized for its use in skin care, meditation and stress relief. It is known to relax, support the immune system, relieve mild depression and strengthen emotions. People may love this scent, but not all insects do. It can be used as a mosquito repellent.

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