… Growing plants provides many ways to address aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards. Whether students are home or in the classroom, learn to help them develop an understanding of the scientific process using plants and seeds to set up experiments and compare results. Investigate plant structure and function, needs, …
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… 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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… This tree grows to a height of about 30 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. In April and May it produces showy, fragrant, white blooms. These give way in the summer to purple, red, and black plums that attract birds. This is a good shade tree. Archived Copy: …
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… shrub with a more compact habit than other butterfly bushes. (Its top is frequently killed to the ground in Chicago-area gardens.) This selection came from the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in … are all attracted to the honey-scented flowers. Deer and rabbits, however, don't care for the taste of the leaves or stems. Plant in full sun and water it well the first year to get the root system established. Thereafter, it rarely needs supplemental watering. Archived …
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… shrubby perennial or shrub of southeast Asia, Malaysia, India and parts of Africa. Its kinship to milkweeds can be seen in the softly fuzzy, opposite, oblong leaves with tapering bases and in the lavender to white flower clusters with a complex structure. Each floret has five stiff reflexed petals and … which has been used as an arrow poison and an emetic. Numerous species of butterflies and bees visit the flowers, which are not toxic to them. In their native habitat, they grown in sandy …
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… Explore the Chicago Botanic Garden at your own pace. Small, chaperoned groups may visit the Model Railroad Garden (early May – October) and Butterflies & Blooms (Memorial Day … groups will be admitted at a time and entry ticket must be shown at the ticket booth to receive the discount. On busy days, expect there to be a wait. Exhibitions are open daily, weather permitting. All teachers, chaperones, and …
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… sage ( Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl') features butter-yellow flowers highlighted by red to reddish-purple stems, growing to 7 feet from September to frost. It is native to elevations between 4,000 and 5,000 feet in the … cologne Ornamental—dozens of species and hundreds of cultivars Medical—in China, as treatment for heart disease Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… Spring arrives this month, but winter may be reluctant to depart. Nevertheless, not even the harshest wind—or even a March snowstorm—can dampen the joy … six weeks before they begin new growth. Follow label directions when using a fertilizer. It is best to use a slow-release granular fertilizer or an organic product. Water the fertilizer in … sprouts to grow naturally. Tend to emerging perennials As spring begins, help perennial plants get ready for the robust growing season ahead: Freeze-thaw-freeze cycles may cause some plants to …
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… Even in a genus grown for its foliage, shieldleaf Rodgersia stands out. The round leaves look like giant nasturtium leaves two to three feet across. They're a beautiful fresh light green in spring, maturing to a rich green … and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and …
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… Many gardeners consider hostas quite similar to daylilies — absolutely fail-safe plants. Stick them in the ground, give them a little water, … because they are so easy to grow and so adaptable to many situations, they tend to be taken for granted, even considered a little... boring. However, they are anything but, especially the … tract and speeds up the drowning process. If slugs are in your garden, be prepared for them to visit daylilies in the early, cooler days of summer, before temperatures and midday sun send them …
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