… popular herbs grown today. It is not only a flavorful ingredient in Italian, Chinese, French, 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 and herb …
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… These days, even grocery stores have displays with globally sourced flowers, seedpods, and ornamental stems. But why not grow your own cut-flower garden? You’ll save money and you only have to step outside to collect whatever you need for a vase or two. Got Sun? A … cosmos, carnations, snapdragons, celosia, sweet peas, sunflowers, baby’s breath, tuberose, and marigolds are easy to grow and offer a long season of bloom. You can sow seeds directly into …
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… Moments in Rose History Many of the 5,000 plants in the Krasberg Rose Garden have interesting and even historic stories about their origins, names, and breeding. Here are just a few. Rosa Mundi Rosa gallica 'Versicolor' Species roses are the … roses that nature created. They’re hardy, disease-resistant, carefree, generally five-petaled, and often offer up large, juicy rose hips in the fall. Ancient and storied, Rosa gallica was …
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… on overcast days. Any sunlight that passes through windowpanes now is less intense and of shorter duration than in summer. But that’s no problem for several indoor plants that can … are currently trendsetting once again. These include cast-iron plant, mother-in-law’s-tongue, and radiator plant. Some of these beauties originated in tropical understories where little light … reaches the ground. Although far removed from their original habitats, they can thrive indoors and brighten the sometimes bleak winter months. Here are some workhorses for low-light settings. …
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… a job: She grew up in North Lawndale, where Windy City Harvest’s Farm on Ogden is located, and she has seen firsthand how the VeggieRx program is helping people she knows lead healthier, … plants that call our space home. In honor of The Orchid Show: Magnified , open through March 26, 2023, we chatted with one of the people who see the show through from vision to reality. … as much an art piece as it is an experience. Catch the Orchid Show: Magnified through March 26, 2023. Learn More Return to the top Cathy Thomas Plant Propagator Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… a major transition for Chicago-area gardeners. Although daytime temperatures may be pleasant and even balmy this month, autumn’s hard frost is on the way—and outdoor tasks are often dictated by its arrival. Cleanup and maintenance chores take a starring role in advance of winter. Although our gardens are …
Type: Plant Info
… Although September ushers in autumn, with its shorter days and cooler nighttime temperatures, it may be the busiest of months for many gardeners. Vegetable … chemicals to your soil until you know what it lacks. Contact the Garden’s Plant Information Service for a complete listing of soil-testing agencies. Follow agency instructions on where and … crop, prune the canes to the ground. Lawn Care Seed the lawn Early this month, entire lawns or bare patches may be seeded with an appropriate grass seed mix. Address grub damage Grubs, which …
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… of accessible paths, a grand entrance stone staircase, stepping stone walkways, terraces, and swirling grass swards lead visitors up, down, and around the garden, with new vistas, views, and plant discoveries revealed at every turn, and at every level. For as the garden clearly …
Type: Walks
… A tall-grass prairie native that adds beauty to gardens and nurtures wildlife, switchgrass is now being considered as a potential new fuel source. Divided into two types, upland and lowland, there are 37 cultivars of switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum ), including the popular … absorb the emissions, a CO2-neutral process emerges as the CO2 is recycled. Bransby also points out that, when compared to low-grade coal, burning switchgrass for energy will "probably" …
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… Budburst volunteers track fall changes You might notice the scarlet, gold, and orange on trees this fall or the crunch of leaves underfoot and go on your way—but Budburst volunteers stop what they’re doing and take the seasonal changes to heart. Volunteers for Budburst , a community science program …
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