… in sunny locations and well drained soils. Provide space in between plants and their neighbors for good air movement which decrease the incidence of powdery and downy mildews on the leaves. Great plant for cut flowers as well as at the back of a flower border. …
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… miniature environments promote imagination, creative play, and nurturing behaviors. Click for a larger view of this natural, homemade fairy hideaway constructed from natural materials … never too old or too young Fairy gardens can be static or interactive, and offer opportunities for engagement and creation for all ages. Try these variations: Children: Small figurines are fun for playing pretend in the …
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… Europe, before commercial fertilizers became readily available. They are a fast-acting source for magnesium and sulfur. For soils on the alkaline side, the added sulfur is a benefit. Epsom salts, however, do not … fertilizers—nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium—and therefore would not be a complete fertilizer for roses. If you choose a commercial product, one with a 10-10-10 or 10-15-10 ratio, apply it …
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… Q. I have ordered several hundred tulip bulbs for fall planting. Can I be assured of their return for many years? A. Most of the large hybrid tulips planted today are not true perennials in the … the summer. This excess moisture in the soil rots most of the tulip bulbs and accounts for their "one-year only" performance. Certain species of tulips are true perennials—the species …
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… 2 – 4 University of Illinois at Chicago Student Center East 750 S. Halsted 20% Discount for friends of the Chicago Botanic Garden To claim the discount, go to the registration page on … the registration rates by 20% so that you can make your selections accordingly. Click here for more information. Explore solutions to some of the Chicago’s environmental and socio-economic … skill shares, and performing arts. The theme is The Living City, using the body as a metaphor for the critical systems needed to keep Chicago alive, healthy and thriving. …
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… a Master’s degree in organ performance from Northern Illinois University after having worked for several years in a non-musical technical environment. She is also a certified Carillonneur, … and recently played several recitals in Australia. She served on the GCNA board of directors for 6 years, and was co-editor of Carillon News for over 10 years. She is also the owner of American Carillon Music Editions, a publishing …
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… Remove flowers of June-bearing strawberries as soon as they appear. This is necessary just for the first growing season. The plants will now develop a stronger root system. Remove flowers for everbearing and day-neutral strawberries as soon as they appear. Flowers that develop after July 1 can be left on the plants to set fruit for later in the season. …
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… on the underside and backward-curving spines along the edges. The stunning flowers can last for months, making this one of the most popular bromeliads for the home. It should be planted in fast-draining potting soil with its central cup filled with … name comes from the Greek Aichme (spear). They are technically air plants that use their roots for support. …
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… is a showy member of the arum family originating in southern Asia. Although cultivated for millenia for their edible corms, these days the plants are equally prized for their beauty and variety. Coal Miner has large dusty purplish-green heart-shaped leaves with …
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… 'Millenium' was bred for high-yielding, flavorful stalks. Asparagus is a hardy perennial with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in … soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive perennial, with airy fine-textured foliage. The …
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