… Interested in a healthier, happier life? Try connecting with the natural world. A new, technologically advanced body of research shows that spending time in … rate to brain waves to protein markers—indicate that when we spend time in green space, ‘there is something profound going on,’” said University of Utah cognitive psychologist David Strayer. … mental health, musculoskeletal, etc.—simultaneously.” Other studies show that nature is essential to the well-being of children. Children learn and focus better, and are healthier …
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… scented dark blue flowers on dark colored stems arise on 5 to 15 flowering stems per bulb on this multi-flowering hyacinth. Reminiscent of old Roman style hyacinths, this modern cultivar is less formal than the typical Dutch hyacinths. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile well-drained soils and allow to dry thoroughly during dormancy for the best return flowering. Locations near windows, doors, or paths will allow the sweet …
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… By summer, affected leaves turn yellow and wilt. Borers spread a bacterium that infects the fleshy iris rhizome, causing a soft, spongy rot with a foul odor. Timing & Life Cycle Iris … larvae enter the leaves a few inches above the ground and eat irregular tunnels in leaf tissue for 10 days to two weeks. They then bore into the rhizome and and continue to feed until … as moths, ready to lay their eggs for the next year. Damage The soft rot spread by the larvae is the most serious injury caused by borers. Untreated, borers can heavily infest iris plantings, …
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… by the #girldinner trend, we put together a fresh-from-the-garden #butterflydinner plate for some of our favorite summer visitors (a “girl dinner” is a solo spread of grab-and-go bites). Essential Garden Elements Support the entire life cycle … when it will feed on a variety of nectar plants. Shelter continues to be important to protect this delicate creature from wind. Water, supplied naturally or artificially, provides the …
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… trees Description & Symptoms Fall webworms form large, prominent whitish-gray webs at the ends of branches of deciduous trees. The location of the webs on the outer canopy … and visible. The larvae, which never leave the webs, consume entire leaves. Damage Damage is minimal because the most extensive feeding occurs in late summer when trees will soon drop … Insecticide treatment is rarely warranted. Webs may be pruned out of trees and destroyed. For additional information on fall webworms, please contact Plant Information Services at (847) …
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… to bloom at the Garden in 2015. The corpse flower, or titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), is native to the rainforests of Indonesia. In bloom, it is known for its size, stench, and beauty—look for the deep crimson color of the frilly spathe, or … Garden and other scientific institutions. What’s different about Alice the Amorphophallus this time? We’re displaying Alice the Amorphophallus outside, like we did last summer with …
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… ( Tulipa ), and many perennials, annuals, and vegetables. Timing & Life Cycle Deer browse for food year-round. They more feed heavily in the fall as they prepare for winter and as females recover from the stress of raising fawns in the spring and summer. Deer seek out plants in their most nutritious stages, which is often when they are flowering, fruiting, or undergoing rapid growth. Damage Deer eat the buds, …
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… Foraging for edible mushrooms is a treasure hunt that always yields a reward. You never know what you’re … researchers has found three different types growing in the Chicago area alone, and we believe this is just the tip the iceberg. The findings have important implications for plant …
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… Though seed catalogs fill our mailboxes at this time of year, many gardeners hesitate. They fear starting seeds indoors will be too … best given a head start inside where it's warm, beginning in late February or March for some plants. Expert greenhouse growers carefully fine-tune conditions for different species … any seed starting are time, light, a growing medium, cleanliness, water, and attention. Time is critical. Some species need weeks longer than others. Impatiens, for example, need to be …
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