… of color in all gardens. In addition to the true kings and queens of the bulb garden, there is a very interesting group of smaller bulbs, perhaps not as well-known, but containing many … checkered lily, spring beauty) and most will naturalize over the years as long as the foliage is allowed to yellow and wither naturally, thus providing food for the blossoms to come. Winter … of 4 inches to the tip of the bulb and watered well after planting. Since root development is crucial in the fall, sprinkle bulb booster or bone meal over the top player of soil. These …
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… perfume the air with the honey-like fragrance of osmanthus. The cultivar name, Goshiki, is a Japanese word referring to the 5 colors of the leaves. …
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… await you at nearly every turn. A perfect way to experience the lush abundance of the season is with a walk around the Garden’s 2.6-mile perimeter. Whether enjoying panoramic scenes or … or, at midday, resting in the shade. Nearby is a service road with a gate that bars all but official Garden vehicles; follow this road as it curves, becoming the Garden’s westernmost road. … Dundee Road). We draw near the William Pullman Plant Evaluation Garden and step inside for a quick tour. In the cooling shade there, a variety of plants create a living canvas of greens, …
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… the hospital, National Jewish Health. After I got the call, I looked into the hospital, which is known worldwide for treating patients with respiratory, immune, and related disorders. In the … of potential allergens they were testing, including Thujopsis , a rare evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. A hospital official began the search for the plant with a colleague of mine at the Denver Botanic Gardens. …
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… This Asian native is familiar as a ground cover in partial- or full-shade areas. It grows to 1 feet in height and …
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Tomato Talk Tomato Talk A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Diseases & Pests, Part 2 Know what pests and diseases look like to troubleshoot before they get in your garden beds. Want to plant disease-resistant varieties? Check out Cornell University's list of disease-resistant vegetable varieties . Tomato hornworm caterpillar A parasitized caterpillar host bearing wasp cocoons Tomato …
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… Blue dawn flower is a pantropical morning glory. It is a twining vine with large, blue funnel-shaped flowers, with purple in the throat, and fading … with a velvety texture. Blue dawn flower grows quickly, given ample water and heat. It is not hardy in the Chicago area. …
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… use the keys to identify the plants that they will be collecting data on for Budburst. This is an outdoor activity, but can also be done inside on collected or purchased flowers/plants. … alternate), leaf complexity (simple vs. compound), leaf shape, and leaf margins. This activity is in preparation for part 2, a study of local forest succession. Students practice identifying leaves on trees around their school. Is the Environment Really Changing? A Study of Local Forest Preserve Succession : Students …
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… Q. What is the recommended fertilizer for a small aquatic tub garden? A. A balanced formula of 10-10-10 … as well as any flowering lily or lotus in your tub. Slow-release fertilizer tablets are quick and easy. They also help to prevent the accumulation of algae, which can be a problem with …
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Dutchman's pipe vine gets its name from the unusually shaped flowers often hidden by its large heart-shaped leaves. This eastern USA native grows in rich bottomland soils, and in the garden can quickly cover a 20-foot …
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