… Pendulous white flowers with prominent yellow stamens are well displayed on this upright selection from Princeton Nurseries. Yellow fruit early in fall are followed by … exfoliating bark. Plant in well drained, acidic pH, moist soils in partially shaded conditions for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Tubular orange flowers feature yellow lips and are produced virtually year round on this non-hardy shrub. Attractive green foliage and a neat mounded growth habit make this an ideal specimen for container or as a seasonal 'in ground' addition to the landscape. The flowers are pollinator …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Orange Summer Sunflower Orange overlapping petals surround the black fertile flowers on this pollenless cultivar in July and August. Flowers and stems are ideal size and strength for the cut flower industry. This is the first sunflower that is downy mildew resistant - a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with the sights and scents of nature to create a truly restorative experience. Suitable for all levels, this class focuses on breath, balance, and relaxation, inviting you to connect with the outdoors and yourself. Enjoy … some rose-themed surprises at the end of class. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Dress for the weather. Elizabeth Durso, Mindful Movement and Meditation Guide Meet at Rose Garden …
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… Grey-green compact mounds are covered in small, golden yellow flowers from late April into May on this cultivar selected for greater disease resistance and a more compact growth habit. This is a perfect plant for the rock garden or edge of a flower bed and attracts a number of pollinators. Plant it in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… red double flowers are produced continuously from mid-summer to the first hard frosts of all on this warm weather loving annual. Plant in full sun and well drained soils and provide room for each plant to grow into it's full size to discourage powdery or downy mildews. Attracts both insect pollinators and hummingbirds. Perfect selection for larger containers or the middle of a flower bed. 2020 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ever been captivated by the spiral of a sunflower or the one-of-a-kind stripes on a zebra? Our brains are natural pattern detectors, wired by evolution to appreciate structure … us navigate the world—it’s how we recognize faces, understand language, and learn new skills. For scientists, patterns are also clues that something deeper is at work. “Nature is inherently … processes that shape human fingerprints also generate a leopard’s spots or polka dots on a flower—a phenomenon first introduced in 1952 by codebreaker Alan Turing, who, among his many …
Type: Blog
… Whether you garden in pots or window boxes on a cozy balcony or deck, in beds surrounding a patio, or on a sprawling suburban lot, the gardener’s goal is often the same: create a serene, peaceful … where you can reflect on your day—or your life—and be one with nature. Here are some ideas for using your own outdoor sanctuary as a welcome escape. Take a Seat A comfortable chair or …
Type: Plant Info
… ( Tanacetum parthenium ) produces white, daisy-like flowers from midsummer to late in the fall on perennial plants to 2 feet in height with nicely dissected green leaves. It grows best in full … from the Latin febrifugia (fever reducer). During the Middle Ages it was also recommended for tonic, digestive, and emmenagogic (menstruation-provoking) properties. Modern medicine has … region. Because of its folk-medicine reputation, it was carried by emigrants from Europe on their voyages and can now be found naturalized in parts of North America and Chile. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bright blue purple flowers are produced on short spikes in early summer on this short lived hardy perennial. Oblong grey green leaves provide contrast in the garden … Thanksgiving stuffing (and other dishes). Full sun and soils that don't remain moist for long periods are keys to its success in Chicago area gardens. This plant has been used for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
