'Gold Coin' Scots pine is noted for its bright golden yellow foliage in winter. Foliage eventually fades to light yellow-green by summer. It forms an irregular, broad pyramidal cone to 4-6 feet tall and to 2-3 feet wide over the first 10 years, eventually reaching 2 feet tall and 15' feet wide. Grow in full sun as a specimen plant – it is resistant to …
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… be sown outdoors once the ground thaws. But others—especially annuals and vegetables that come from places with a longer growing season than Chicago—are best given a head start inside where it's warm, beginning in late February or March for some plants. Expert … to shop for seeds in garden centers, where the packets are available for reading, rather than from catalogs, where the descriptions may be sketchier and assume you have prior knowledge. The …
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… that our wild weather won't preclude an abundant garden whenever summer finally arrives. Start some plants indoors, in a controlled environment, in warm, dry potting soil or soilless … season. Where's the Space? Start small. Choose either one variety of plant, or a sampling from the different groups: a few spring flowers, a few pretty, fragrant herbs, vegetables the … bulbs or tubers, you can plant them directly into their outdoor pots, or transplant them from small pots indoors to large pots outdoors, very carefully, when the weather warms up. If you …
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Q. I want to recycle my fallen leaves into a compost heap. Please give me some advice on starting one this autumn. A. Nine cubic feet, in a neat pile or container, is a good, manageable size for a backyard compost heap. Begin the layering process with a few inches of twigs, which allows for air circulation under the pile. Then add 5 to 10 inches of leaves, grass and shredded garden debris; 1 to 2 …
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… Q. I enjoy growing plants from cuttings and seeds. What is the procedure for starting a pineapple plant at home? A. Both … the top spray of leaves with as little pineapple attached as possible. Remove the lower leaves from this crown until you have exposed 1 inch of the inner cream-colored stalk. Hang the crown … The best environment for growing a healthy pineapple plant is a sunny, warm, humid room away from cold drafts or heating vents. Your pineapple plant will enjoy spending a hot and humid …
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… Q: How do I start tomato seedlings indoors? A: To grow your own tomatoes for transplanting outdoors, sow the … permanent location. This process, called “hardening off,” helps ensure that plants get a good start. After all danger of frost has passed, plants should be moved to a shady area of the garden …
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Seed starting is a highly rewarding and fun activity as you plant your seeds and then watch them come to life. Learn how to set up a simple indoor system for producing high-quality seedlings year-round. This class will cover all the basics, including the easiest plants to begin with, seed selection, seedling containers, growing media, light stands, watering and fertility, potting, hardening off, …
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… In Chicago, February is too early to start gardening outside, but herbs may be started indoors during the winter. Sow seeds of annual … growing them under lights, they should get 10 to 12 hours of light. Snipping leaves and stems from the top of the plants will keep them stocky and will encourage more growth. Here are 10 … like parsley, with a hint of anise and lemon. Sow seeds every three to four weeks. Chervil is quick to flower and go to seed (bolt) in hot weather. It is excellent in salads, soups, and …
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… From the farmhouse to the White House, vegetable gardening has captured the imagination and … for problems—as well as daily checking on how big and colorful those veggies are getting! Start small; you can always add later. Plant Information Service can assist with all questions. … plant. This will prevent over-purchasing at the garden center. To prevent the tallest plants from shading out the low-growing ones, site them at the back, on the sides, or down the middle of …
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