… New! The “moon illusion” makes the moon look larger at the horizon than when it is higher in the sky. Why does this happen and why are our eyes so easily fooled? You will learn …
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… edible kale. Kale thrive in moderately rich, well drained soils in full sun. This cultivar is not only a delight to have on the dinner table but also a feast for the eyes in the garden. …
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… from tropical America. Silky Scarlet bloodflower ( Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Scarlet') is a great plant for color in the landscape from mid-summer through fall. Butterflies attracted …
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… a couple of years. It flowers in late summer with small globes of fragrant lilac florets and is known for its twisting blue-green leaves that are also fragrant. It prefers average, …
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… above silver foliage on this uncommon selection of the traditional foxglove. This biennial is unusual in the ability to flower the first year from seed without having to experience a cold …
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… This is a mix of double and semi-double flowers in warm colors ranging from lemon to yellow, gold, …
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… Partial to full sunlight, in moist to dry soils; eventually forms a nice ground cover. The is not the common Lily of the Valley - it's even better. …
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… purplish red with the onset of cooler temperatures in fall. This nonhardy grass from Africa is suitable for use in annual displays in the Chicago area. Plant 'Savannah' in full sun and …
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… perfume the air with the honey-like fragrance of osmanthus. The cultivar name, Goshiki, is a Japanese word referring to the 5 colors of the leaves. …
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… in full sun, moderately fertile, moisture-retentive soils, and water during droughts; it is insect and disease resistant. …
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