… Basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) is one of the most popular herbs grown today. It is not only a flavorful ingredient in Italian, … and Thai cuisine, but it is also a fragrant, ornamental plant for gardens and containers. Easy to grow and tasty to eat, basil plants will add color and an aniselike fragrance to all flower … before finally planting them in the garden after May 15. Harvesting Basil Fresh basil is best harvested immediately before use. Individual leaves can be pinched off but plants will …
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… The Orchid Show Murals St+art India Foundation, based in Delhi, commissioned artists to create murals for The Orchid Show: India Blooms. Artworks by Seema Surana are on display in the Visitor Center; Surabhi Banerjee’s mural is in the East Greenhouse Gallery. St+art India contributes to urban regeneration and community … nostalgia with an exploration of transformation. The Orchid Show Open through March 23 Buy Tickets Now …
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… poison ivy and you will hear a few choice words. But come fall, poison ivy practically begs us to love it. Its leaves are some of the first to turn colors, from green to brilliant shades of … spot its vibrant fall beauty on a Chicago Botanic Garden trail, don’t be fooled. Poison ivy is toxic all year round, and you could still get a rash from exposure to it. Like thorns on … is communicating with us, said Matt Evans, managing ecologist, woodlands. “Poison ivy thrives best when fewer animals eat and trample it, and it has figured out how to make sure there is less …
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… Own Rewards Taking an active part in the work of the garden can be therapeutic, as long as it is something you enjoy doing. What could be more exhilarating, for example, than raking leaves on … for some. I have a neighbor who mows his lawn at least twice a week simply because he loves to cut grass. For most people it would be a chore, but for him it's enjoyable and therapeutic. … to do but sit back in an easy chair and dream about next spring? Armchair gardening is at its best with a garden catalog in one hand and a wish list in the other. The catalog should be …
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… In a discussion of ivy, it is important to distinguish between English ivy, the trailing or vining plant form belonging to … away from the wall and keep 1 to 2 feet between individual plants. Autumn and spring are the best planting times. Water well during the first year and mulch to keep down competitive weeds. …
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… A Paphiopedilum, or lady slipper orchid, is another popular orchid with collectors: it prefers high humidity and indirect light, faring best in eastern early morning light. But how do you ensure early success? Just as we learned in our first video, Repotting Orchids, Part 1: Phalaenopsis , it’s always best to repot your orchids shortly after purchasing them—the sphagnum moss in which they are sold …
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… 'Cassie' is a little charmer of a rose, blooming in clusters of tiny (1 inch across) flowers, each with a … air circulation, she'll do better at keeping healthy than many other roses. However, for best bloom, find a site with full sun and good air circulation, provide regular moisture, and fertilize at the …
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… and they generously share their stock (sometimes) with friends. But most of all, they love to discover new ones. Gaura lindheimeri is a relative newcomer to Chicago-area perennial borders. Native to Texas and Louisiana and … It is also tolerant of humidity and has no known insect or disease problems. Perhaps best of all, it blooms for a long time, from early summer to autumn, especially if the entire …
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… are growing, and so are the trends shaping them. From eco-savvy native gardening designs to responsibly sourcing your seeds and plants, our Chicago Botanic Garden experts share their top … Jackson Park. Photo provided by Rethinking Lawns Homeowners are rethinking traditional lawns to reduce their environmental impact. Lawns demand constant mowing, watering, and fertilizing, … research scientist 2. Meadow mania
The “meadow” or “prairie” approach to landscaping is blossoming in popularity as gardeners embrace eco-conscious ways to design their spaces. By …
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… CARDING MILL® is another award winner from David Austin. and you can see why. This rose packs a lot of color … Find a place for it where you can enjoy the myhrr fragrance. Rose breeder David Austin is famous for bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat … may need help fighting fungal diseases. Also, repeat-blooming roses are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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