… As days grow longer in early spring, gardeners get itchy. And for vegetable gardeners, late March is not too soon to get started. But you can't plant just … moderate than farther away from Lake Michigan. Your own garden may not warm up as fast. The best way to know when to start sowing is to get a soil thermometer (less than $5) and make sure … crops in two or three batches, staggered a week apart, so they'll be most likely to catch the best conditions for each kind of plant. Of course, seeds don't just need the right …
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… in conversation across the organization about our strengths, where there are opportunities for improvement, and our vision for the future of the organization. In these conversations, we … ask questions about impact and inequity. The third learning is that we must always work from a place of solidarity. During his Nobel Prize lecture in 1964, Dr. King stated, “Fortunately, some … same type of racial injustices that they do. For me this then means that I need to work from a place of solidarity: mutual support for others even if it isn’t my struggle. That is what Dr. …
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… jasmines that can be grown as houseplants are tropical or subtropical vines or subshrubs grown for their fragrance. While there are over 200 species grown throughout the world, only a few can … two weeks with a high phosphorus fertilizer to encourage good flower development. If possible, place the vine outside in direct sun for the summer (after a gradual period of acclimatization to the outdoors). Pruning and repotting should take place in spring. Jasmine, like many other tropical flowering plants, requires at least a …
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… producing. As the fruit ripens, the plant starts to shut down. Determinate types are good for those gardeners who wish to freeze or can the tomatoes all at once for winter use. Check … fruits two to three times a week. Gently twist them or cut them from the vines. Zucchini are best harvested when the fruits are 6 to 8 inches long. Summer squash should be 4 to 6 inches long … sow seeds every two to three weeks. Summer squash are susceptible to viruses and mildew. Place a lightweight row cloth over young plants to prevent insects such as squash vine borer from …
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… frequent watering may be needed. Pick up the pot. If it feels light, it is time to water it. Place the pot in a sink and allow the water to run through the planting medium for a few minutes and allow it to drain, then repeat. It is important to make sure that the orchid drains completely. Do not allow the plant to sit in water. The good news—it is almost impossible to overwater an orchid if it is potted correctly. …
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… with attractive light green fronds. A warm humid environment with filtered light is necessary for the successful growth of these ferns. In home gardens it is commonly grown by tying the crown …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… emerge from a corm. Crocosmias like it warm, and although ‘Lucifer’ is considered the hardiest for the Chicago area, it is best planted in full sun in a south-facing location close to a wall; plant the corms 3 inches …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… panicles grow to 8 inches in height. Growing to 6 feet-by-5-feet, this cultivar is ideal for the smaller garden or where space is limited. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in moist soil. Pruning can be done in early spring …
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… farther south and semi-evergreen in mild Illinois winters. Renewal- prune in the late winter for vigorous new stems. Sunny yellow flowers and rich green foliage much of the summer create continuing appeal. This first-rate hybrid is best used as a ground cover or in a hedge and is deer resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to about 3-4 feet high and wide and develop a tree fern-like trunk at the base. This plant is best suited to moist shady areas as either an understory plant, bedding plant or a specimen. It was awarded the Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and vigor. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
