… as love-lies-bleeding or tassel flower, is a native to the American tropics. It has been used for thousands of years as a grain crop as well for the edible leaves. Its use has spread throughout tropical regions. Gardeners in colder regions plant this as an annual, valued for its large panicles of drooping red or green cat-tail like flowers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to moist meadows in northeastern Oregon. Camassia is derived from the Native American name for this group of plants – quamash. Beautiful blue flowers and a tolerance for moist soils in summer make this bulb an ideal selection for Chicago area gardeners. Unlike its cousin, Camassia quamash , this species is not edible; its …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… out upright and oval and matures to a more open, rounded crown. A massive tree, it is best for parks and large areas. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon. White ash's strong but lightweight wood is used for baseball bats and tennis racquets. The white ash, a native of the Midwest, is a good shade tree for large areas. First-rate fall color. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… spring or early summer. The cool radiance of this showy, moisture-loving plant makes it a must for the spring garden. Well-known in England, common globe flower is becoming a favorite for American gardeners. Showy for shade …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… rather uniquely produced on this cultivar with disease resistant foliage. The parental source for yellow flowered roses is unfortunately very disease prone so to find disease resistance is a boon for gardeners everywhere. Excellent in the garden and the long sturdy stems encourage gardeners to cut them for indoor enjoyment as well. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This beginners kit is an optional add on purchase for the Traditional Foods for a Healthy Gut class, taught by Tamara Mannelly. …
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… Q: I am storing summer bulbs for the first time — is there anything I need to do for them during the winter? A: Bulbs, tubers, and corms need some attention during the dormant … winter period. Inspect canna, gladiola, dahlia, caladium, and other stored bulbs this month for dryness and signs of decay. Shriveling indicates that the relative humidity in the storage …
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… 2 – 4 p.m. Brighten your spring with orchids and other plants from the Orchid Show, available for purchase at bargain prices. Ready to buy an orchid? Don't miss the post-Orchid Show plant sale! Many of the plants featured in the Orchid Show will be available for purchase. Please bring your own bag. Exact change, check, or credit card preferred. All sales final. This event sells out quickly, so check social media and our website for updates. Before You Go Please ensure you have your membership information readily …
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… Notable for its fragrant flowers which appear in June, Fragrant Bouquet is a medium (1½ feet tall by 3 … hosta with bright green foliage and narrow creamy margins. It was named Hosta of the Year for 1998 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Fertilize roses with a liquid 20-20-20 solution when flower buds are set. Monitor roses for insects and diseases. Check daily for black spot, especially in wet weather. Do not handle rosebushes if foliage is wet and infected. Wait until leaves have dried before removing them and spraying. Monitor roses for rose slugs (small white caterpillars with black heads) and their damage (tissuelike patches …
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