… veins on this cultivar of carvniverous pitcher plant. The "flags" draw insects near enough to discover the watery fluid at the base of the cylinder. Alas, it is a one-way trip as slanted hairs covering the inside of the cylinders prevent insects from escaping … enzymes in the deceptively water-like fluid dissolve all of the insect tissues except for the chitinous exoskeleton. Pitcher plants thrive in full sun on hummocks in acidic bogs where …
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… Q. How can I get my Christmas cactus to bloom again this year? A. Christmas cactus is a member of the forest cactus group and has very specific requirements for blooming. This plant prefers to spend the summer outside in a shady location. Around …
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… from two weeks in Mongolia searching for fossil flowers. Why go halfway around the world to look for fossils of flowering plants when there are plenty of fossil flowers closer to home? … in another post in the near future. Our lunch stop was in a traditional Mongolian ger on the way to the field site. Checking out the exposure at Tevshiin Govi, a famous dinosaur locality … lakes that draw hundreds or thousands of animals to drink. Tempting as it may be, it is best not to set up camp too close to the water! Then there are the less picturesque …
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… Fermented foods are both healthy and a great way to reduce food waste. Join this hands-on class to learn about different types of fermentation. You will quickly put your new knowledge to action …
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… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest (flowers, fruit, foliage, or bark) and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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… Right about now, some gardeners are thinking about putting their gardens to bed and stowing the trowels and pruners. Before you do that, think about popping a few fresh … kale in celebration of autumn. Take a stroll through one of our 27 beautiful display gardens for inspiration and ideas. Here are some things to do now before your garden winds down. Time to … trees and shrubs. Cooler days, warm soils, and rain or supplemental watering help woody plants get established before going dormant. Some trees are marginally hardy in the Chicago area and …
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… Required When you think of photography and gardens, the first person who should come to mind is Saxon Holt, a national award-winning photographer. With more than five books and tons … leader in his field. He began his career as a commercial photographer with a lifelong passion for gardening. Loving nature as he does, Saxon decided to combine his two passions and became a photographer of gardens, landscapes, and plants. At the …
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… small, flowering trees that function as popular landscape stalwarts. Discover some of the best crabapple trees for the Midwest region. A Garden walk is included. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=3 hours OPC elective Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture …
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… This is a native plant that doesn't get much respect. Altough it is a verbena, it does not produce pretty or fragrant flowers. This perennial grows three to five feet tall and is found in shady margins of woods. The opposite leaves are lanceolate, … most of east and central North America. While it is not attractive, it does provide pollen for native bees and seeds for fall migrating birds. …
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… every branch of SONIC BLOOM® Pearl is covered in flowers that open white, and gradually age to pale pink. Rebloom isn't as strong as the initial flush, but you still get the benefit of on-going color...something few bushes offer.</p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, ad so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular …
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