… Blue and yellow, goldenrods and asters — classic colors of an Illinois autumn. Asters are easy to grow, if you plant them in full sun, in soil that is well-drained but not too rich, and you … since many nurseries, garden centers, catalog companies, and even garden writers have yet to get on board with the new names, I'll give both, as well as the common names. In Hawke's trial, … the ones an ecologist would choose for a prairie restoration, but those likely to do best in a garden. And they were not necessarily the species and cultivars most often recommended …
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… Autumn Frost Squash This new winter squash produces uniquely ribbed, round fruit that ripen to dark tan with a frosted overlay. The fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior flavor and long storage quality. It is best planted in the ground to allow for maximum growth and increased yields. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago …
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… Korea. It is a suckering shrub that may form wide colonies and is valued in the garden for its stunning red stems in winter. In late May it will produce small yellowish-white flowers … turning red in the winter. The oldest stems should be removed as the younger ones provide the best color. It is best used in massed plantings for winter visual interest. Members of the genus … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
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… by billowing masses of silvery, silk-like seeds in late fall. This perennial is excellent for use as an informal vine or trained formally on arbors. It flowers on the current season's growth, so plants that get too large can be reduced in size in spring without decreasing flower production. Sweet autumn … in 1877 and has been safely used as an ornamental until the last decade or so, when it began to appear on lists of plants that can reseed into roadsides and other natural habitats. …
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… Transform a small space into a beautiful and functional garden. This class will show you the best practices for keeping edible and ornamental plants happy and healthy in your container garden. It includes hands-on work and an informative lecture with plenty of time for questions. Kris De la Torre, Windy City Harvest coordinator Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, …
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… an alliance) and the species level. Cross an Odontoglossum with a Miltonia , and what do you get? An Odontonia —one of many Odontoglossum alliances. …
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… A native of the Rocky Mountains, this ornamental specimen can attain heights of 30 to 50 feet. It is a stately, pyramidal-shaped evergreen tree with pale, flat, bluish-green … needles. The white fir withstands city conditions better than any other fir and is resistant to heat and drought. It is one of the best firs for the Midwest. …
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… chemicals that can leach onto nearby pavers and sidewalks. Rubber “mulch” might be good for playgrounds under swings and slides, but it’s not helpful for perennials, trees, or shrubs. … the year. Many traditional plantings have unfilled niches and open soil, allowing sunlight to directly reach the ground. Any bare soil is a welcome mat for seeds—just look at any empty lot … it can soften the bark and cause rot. Don’t pile it on! Do the Mulch Math “Plants are the best mulch,” says landscape designer Claudia West, who recently spoke at the Garden. “Filling the …
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… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Refine the traditional Sun-style. Learn traditional … footwork. Ease into the form by learning sections of movements that are perfect for those new to tai chi or to the Sun form, or if you would like to refresh your practice. About your class … or 8 Tuesdays, October 7 – December 9, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class November 4 and 25) Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors Regenstein Center 8 sessions: $159/$199 9 sessions: $179/$229 …
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… is a low growing suckering shrub that is not fussy about soil pH, texture or moisture but does best in full sun. Because of the suckering nature, it is best planted where it can slowly … disturbing neighboring trees or shrubs. Relatively pest free and completely hardy. Prune only to shape soon after the flowers have passed so the new growth will have plenty of time to form … selected from plants found growing in the Balkans. The shrubby habit provides a hiding place for wildlife. …
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