… An edible orchid in an ice sphere adorns a cocktail from chef Daniel Boulud, marthastewart.com Why, yes, that's an orchid in my cocktail Noted French chef Daniel Boulud paired with a … will register a new orchid hybrid in your name with the Royal Horticultural Society (the official international register) for $1,500. Out-of-sight, out-of-mind... until bloom time. …
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… As its name suggests, attraction butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii 'Attraction') is a magnet for nectar-loving insects. Growing 4.5 to 5 feet in height and breadth, this cultivar … foliage. Introduced by Michael Dirr from the University of Georgia Research Foundation, this quick-growing Buddleja blossoms from July to frost and grows quickly in moderately moist, … to the ground in late winter (all growth and flowering occurs on new canes). Butterfly bush is often a late starter in the garden, so remember to have patience if yours leafs out more …
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… and then a drought. Make sure plants get 1 inch of water a week, or more if the weather is especially hot or windy. Straw mulch is helpful in these beds to keep soil from drying out. Want a bigger crop? You may wish to pinch … growth and focuses its energy into fruit production. An indeterminate (vining) tomato plant is a solar-powered sugar factory. It can double in size every 12 to 15 days. Unpruned, the plant …
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… shade) and completely hardy in the Chicago area, this 4’ to 6’ sized fragrant deciduous shrub is a wonderful compliment to the early spring bulbs that bloom at the same time. Best grown as an … the type of growth that produces the maximum number of flowers. This native of Korean is represented by a single species, a condition that is referred to as monotypic in the scientific jargon. The species is critically endangered in its …
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… that lies between the edge of a forest and the wide-open grasslands. While most prairie is treeless, the savanna is scattered with trees—often fire-resistant bur oaks—that cast partial shade on the otherwise sun-baked landscape. Beneath the trees is an entirely different community of shade-tolerant, flowering plants. Stop 2: Mesic Prairie …
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… Ask questions, hear from experts, and brainstorm with your neighbors at this workshop that is open to ravine homeowners, ravine experts, local officials, and everyone who cares about the …
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… Cool-season vegetables and herbs planted in the White House Kitchen Garden The White House is “The People’s House” and its garden is the iconic “America’s garden.” I’d come on a visit facilitated by Andrew Bunting, then … beehive supplies the first family with honey. Established in 1791, the President’s Park is the official name for the 82 acres surrounding the White House. Originally laid out by Pierre Charles …
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… Cottonwood is a tree people love to hate. This fast-growing poplar grows throughout North America, except in … you will find that the buds are sticky. In autumn, the leaves turn a blotchy yellow and are quick to drop. Seedless cultivars are available. …
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… Guide Climate Change in My Backyard Unit Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System Unit 1 is divided into two sections that consider different Earth systems and how they interact. In 1A, … result. … Climate Change in My Backyard Unit Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System Unit 1 is divided into two sections that consider different Earth systems and how they interact. In 1A, …
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There’s a good and bad side to Chameleon houttuynia, a multi-colored perennial growing 9 to 15 inches tall. Its long, heart-shaped leaves are extremely colorful, containing splotches of purple, pink, and red. Stems are vivid red, and tiny greenish-white flowers appear in the spring. They fill in quickly when planted in moist soil in full sun to part shade, making an attractive ground cover; they …
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