The autumn garden is full of late-season color: bold dahlias and asters, pastel Japanese anemones, dusky chrysanthemums, and sunny goldenrods. But there is another group of plants flowering at this time, although the "blossoms" are not quite what you might expect. Ornamental grasses are in their full glory during the golden days of fall. All summer, these warm-season grasses have produced …
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… and textures sweet to bitter, mild to spicy, buttery to crunchy. If you've been growing just one favorite lettuce variety over the years, now's the time to add the greens that make the first … of the season sing. Mâche rhymes with squash and nosh, but if that name throws you, call it by one of its other common names: corn salad or lamb's quarters. If you're only making room for one …
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… the fairies came out to play overnight. See if your children notice the changes! There’s no one way to create a fairy garden, but most follow these general steps: Planning: Discuss with all … I nstallation: Set up your fairy world. Play: Fairy gardens are for all ages and there’s no one way to use them. “Someday you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” – C.S. …
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… catch the attention of insects. Here, the “lip” of the orchid is the dark purple-ish part. One good turn deserves another Orchids are best known for this feat, though a few other species … of Peruvian lily ( Alstroemeria ). The Angraecum genus, which includes the comet orchid, is one of the few that sometimes do a full rotation, sometimes clockwise and sometimes …
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… for tomorrow’s generation? The Chicagoland Grows ® program has some suggestions, and one will be in full glory this fall as its green and red or burgundy and gold fall color lights … to diseases and insects. Look for the two beautiful specimens at the Chicago Botanic Garden. One is out in the open just west of Spider Island; the other rises majestically from the interior …
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… that urge! Instead, pair your tulips with plants that will hide those fading leaves as they die back naturally. Earlier tulips pair well with cool-season annuals like violets, pansies, …
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… woodland wildflowers are known as ephemeral plants, because they appear briefly in spring, die to the ground in summer, but return the following year. Their root systems are kept alive and …
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… their range north. Scientists are still monitoring how this will play out, but reduced winter die-off could intensify pressures on both cultivated and native plants. Even small advantages for … that space to regional natives helps restore our ecosystem. Learn more about "rewilding" Support biodiversity A wider mix of native plants strengthens food webs and softens the impact of …
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… well as cognitive functions such as memory. In healthcare settings, it often entails working one-on-one with patients to support specific goals, such as improving dexterity or standing endurance. The Garden’s …
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… most or all of the leaves, especially those below the water line. “I usually keep none or just one leaf close to the flower,” said Sherwood. Next, place the stems in a vase with a small amount … and Have Fun Drying hydrangeas is more art than science—and thankfully, it’s a forgiving one. “They’re fun plants to dry,” Sherwood says. “You really can’t go wrong.” Once dry, the …
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