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Summary: In the Garden, a 30-minute weekly educational program hosted by N.C. State University's Bryce Lane, introduces viewers to the science behind gardening. The series is offered in 3 26-week seasons as a college course through the university's continuing education program. Viewers will learn the fundamentals of horticulture -- how plants grow, plant identification, home landscaping techniques and information and ideas they can use in and around their homes.
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This week Bryce visits a southern staple with an urban flare -- the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Located in the heart of midtown Atlanta, this garden offers the perfect break from the bustle of big-city living and is often described as an urban oasis.
Asclepias is native to the Southeast region of the United States. It is an herbaceous perennial that attracts butterflies, bees and other insects.
Layering is a way to propagate plants by using a stem that’s still connected to the plant you want more of. In this episode Bryce show demonstrates the many different ways to propagate plants by layering.
Purple Loosestrife is an herbaceous perennial that grows 4-6 feet tall. It has pink spiked flowers that bloom from July through September and sometimes beyond. Cutback the plant to help stimulate growth. Purple Loosestrife requires full sun and well-drained soil. It makes a great addition to a mixed border, but may require staking for support.
Bryce travels to the foothills of north Georgia and uncovers one of the area’s hidden treasures. Gibbs Gardens is a 300-acre and considered one of the largest residential estate gardens in the country. Beauty abounds in Ball Ground, Georgia!
Rising Sun Redbud is a deciduous tree with apricot to yellow and green heart-shaped leaves. It grows 12-15 feet tall and makes a great specimen plant for a small landscape.
Stones, mounds and vertical elements can create spectacular living spaces. Bryce travels to the foothills of North Carolina where two North Carolina State graduates use these elements and their expertise to create breath-taking natural landscapes.
Bryce visits the NC Arboretum where scenic views, hiking trails and incredible gardens showcase the beauty and rich history of the NC mountains.
Low-growing annual with deep burgundy flowers. Fullu sun, well-drained soil, grow 10-12 inches. Slight chocolate scent.
Roselle is an annual that dates back to ancient times. It propagates true from seed and grows 6-8ft. tall. Requires full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Small yellow flower and red fruit that is edibile.
New plants don’t just appear at your local garden center. Years, sometimes decades, of work go in to introducing new plants. In this episode, Bryce talks to a horticultural legend, Dr. Allan Armitage, about the research underway at the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia. Then he visits a local nursery for at look at what’s new in the world of gardening.
