… wide flowers of an intense orange-red on a plant no larger than 3 inches tall. S. coccinea is a challenge to grow at all, let alone grow well, but its hybrids are much easier to cultivate, … under lights in the basement, and in nearly every south-facing window in the house! My family is to be commended for their suffering—and patience—after finding sinks and bathtubs filled with plants freshly watered, or obstructed views out windows crowded with plants. Such is life with an orchid addict. …
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… an anonymous foundation keep the program thriving. Importantly, the data we collect and share is long-term and consistent for a significant number of monitored species. We send data to the State’s Natural Heritage Database, which is used to assess the status of threatened and endangered plant species by the Illinois … collect without this program.” Perhaps the best outcome of the Plants of Concern program is that it has “inspired many volunteers to engage in stewardship roles like controlling …
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… + color Gone are the days of a plain side salad on a white plate: today, even a tiny saladette is vibrant with color and flavors. Start with a blue (or green) plate. Add a piquant mix of salad … how the flowers have lost their color to the vinegar. Such beautiful pink color! Sprinkle as is onto leafy greens, or mix with oil and season to taste. Blue bachelor buttons, red … Pick freshly-bloomed dandelions (just the blossom, no stem) from a trusted, chemical-free site. Gently wash the blossoms. While moist, lightly flour each flower (shake with ½ cup seasoned …
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… With care, amaryllis will repeat the show next year. This long-lasting pink and coral beauty is Hippeastrum ‘Amalfi’. A Tiny Terrarium Bubble bowl terrariums are filled with dainty … in your hands, and you can sense the horticultural therapist at work: each terrarium is a perfectly shaped jewel, fresh and green and carefree enough to leave on your desk all … of our staffers, gardening isn’t their only passion. Assistant horticulturist Gabe Hutchison is also a terrific photographer, who’s turned the notion of “family photos” into a deeply …
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… studies, and population modeling, my research currently explores three key questions: Why is there so much variation in how species adjust their biological timing to a changing climate? …
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… standardized, long-term regional monitoring data to detect population trends. The program is a collaboration of trained citizen scientists, land managers, and researchers using science to …
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… were seriously overwatered. How can I tell if they have suffered permanent damage? A. Root rot is the most common problem associated with overwatered houseplants and flooded outdoor plants. …
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… more naturalistic look, the oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia . Hydrangea quercifolia , is a good choice, and it provides outstanding fall color. If you want a woody vine with the flat …
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… ( I. danfordiae, I. reticulata ) can be lifted, separated and replanted in fall, although this is often not necessary since they tend to naturalize by themselves. …
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… Q: Is there anything I should do now to prepare my roses for winter? A: Discontinue the …
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