… Snow-in-summer is a diminutive creeping plant that works best along the edge of a flower bed or in a rock garden, where it will not be shaded by other … attractive even when it isn't covered with glistening white 5-petalled flowers in late spring to early summer. It is very cold hardy and tolerant of poor soils. This plant is native to mountainous regions in Europe; in the pink family, it is related to carnations. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… serviceberry is a low growing shrub that will form dense colonies over time. It is native to the coastal plains of northeastern North America and is relatively rare in cultivation. Its … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… than the species while its overall stature is somewhat smaller. Abundant spring flowers lead to abundant summer berries. The foliage emerges bronzy and becomes deep green in summer and turns … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Interns who are making an impact. The Chicago Botanic Garden's summer interns aren't here to shadow from the sidelines. They came to do the work. Since 2004, the Garden has hosted the 10-week, paid Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, giving college students hands-on experience in real-world … Interns learn all aspects of the research journey, attend professional development workshops, visit other scientific institutions, and present their research at a capstone symposium. Together …
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… When you really want to feel the farm-to-fresh-food connection, take a bite of a warm, homegrown tomato. It smells and … tomatoes in a variety of colors and flavors. Tomato plants are not pretty We don't grow them for their ornamental value or their perfect flowers or their dainty texture. Nor should we choose … months before you put the small plants outside, usually at the end of May in our area. If you buy small transplants, you'll have to look a little harder to find a good selection of heirlooms. …
Type: Plant Info
… a warm-season crop because plants need warm soil and frost-free nights, tomatoes are best planted outdoors after mid-May in the Chicago area. Even then you might need to cover plants, which is why many gardeners wait until after Memorial Day to plant. Choosing the … and fruits, with vines up to 20 feet long that need some kind of support unless you have space for them to sprawl. Many cooks and gardeners appreciate heirloom tomatoes—the old-fashioned …
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… attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… compact, rounded mound (3’ X 3’) with golden foliage. Tiny white flowers that are attractive to butterflies grow in small, flattened clusters in late spring on new wood. The foliage turns shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall. Birchleaf spirea is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. More than 100 of these … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… soils, and reduced water during winter dormancy. It will need a cool period in winter to produce the best flower production. Straight white thorns are most obvious on younger branches. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Do not fertilize lawns in summer. Early fall is the best time to apply a 3-1-2 ratio fertilizer. During drought or times of water conservation, turf will go … will remain alive with only 1 inch of water. Mow grass at a high level in hot summer, 2½ to 3 inches. Grass clippings can be left on the lawn and gently raked to avoid clumping. Avoid …
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