… before sweeping out and up. Smaller branchlets on each large branch hang down, which accounts for the tree’s pendulous appearance. However, the tips of many large, sweeping branches suddenly … young, russet-brown when mature. Serbian spruce is a statuesque conifer, strongly recommended for the Chicago area due to its four-season interest, including good winter color; disease and …
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… don’t put away your trowel, shovel, hose or clippers just yet. Autumn is another great time for planting and many garden centers have a fresh inventory of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals … kicks in. As we ease into fall, night temperatures start to drop, but the soil will stay warm for some time. Planting in fall gives many trees and shrubs an “extra” growing season. Root … seasons are based on the annual temperature cycle. Take a break from planting and come visit the Garden to see what’s in bloom . Nina Koziol is a garden writer and horticulturist who …
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… the next few months, determine if your garden invites your eye to linger with appreciation for what is planted there, or whether your landscape needs an exciting new dimension. Here are some characteristics of winter interest to look for and the names of plants that deliver them. These plants might not make you love winter, but … a third of the oldest stems back to the ground to encourage new, more colorful stems. It is best to cut coral willow stems completely to the ground each year. Ornamental Grasses Ornamental …
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… and festive way to show friends and relatives that you care about them. It’s a great project for kids who need something to do. (It’s also a way to use up some of those 20-year-old spices … final time to remove the loose spices. When you are finished working on this project, you can place all of the leftover spices from your work area into a bowl and place them in a room to make … Don’t forget to sign your name! A card like this does not fit into an envelope easily and is best hand-delivered. If you must mail it, cover the front with a piece of paper to protect it. …
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… is anything around them at all. This reminds me, once again, of the mission I have defined for myself as a professor of botany: In order to help them understand and appreciate the nature … these can engender greater awareness, I think, but they are not enough. Unsurprisingly, the best way to connect people with the real world is still to get them outside, unplugged and in … are institutions like the Chicago Botanic Garden in cities around the world where people can visit, learn about, and come to love real plants. Botanic gardens are thus critical players in …
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… Those are complicated words, but what they mean is that these compounds are being studied for their effects on blood pressure, cholesterol, and cancer. Most importantly, they taste great … nutrient content increases. Ripening bell peppers turn from green to red. Red bell peppers are best known for their powerful antioxidant properties. Just one pepper contains twice the daily … in trying scallions, purple potatoes, or red peppers while meeting our bright youth, come visit Windy City Harvest at our community markets. Thank you to Conagra Brands Foundation for …
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… X 5’) cultivar that will form a dense, irregular pyramid with forest green needles. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. …
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… leaf maple can reach a height of 30 feet. It is native to west and central China. It grows best in sandy loam or gritty loam soil. …
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… soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear … are graceful enough. Forsythia suspensa , weeping forsythia, is a native of China and is grown for its long, cascading branches, which will root at the nodes. The form usually sold is the …
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… only a scattering of flowers may appear below where the snow line was. Although not noted for fall color, in good seasons the shrubs will have an interesting mix of yellow, red and purple leaves. They are very adaptable to poor soils and varying moisture. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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