… Foerster (1874–1970), for discovering the species in the 1930s along a railway in Germany. It is reported that he pulled the emergency brake on the train he was riding in order to collect the … propagated at Foerster’s nursery, Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldstrum’ is another perennial that remains popular today. Foerster’s nursery endured difficult times over … Foerster’s Lasting Imprint on the World of Horticulture,” Cubits.org (blog), April 26, 2010, http://cubits.org/articlesongardening/articles/view/325/ . Van Sweden, James. …
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… architect. The Chinese Garden of Perfect Brightness. Tie them together and the result is part of the intriguing back story of the Chicago Botanic Garden—which starts long before the … Garden began construction, Rausch recalled, “I have never seen anything quite as bad as that site. Literally, it was burning.” He was referring to the trash, raw sewage, weeds, and abandoned … and Its Botanic Garden: The Chicago Horticultural Society at 125 , available at the Garden Shop and from online retailers. …
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… used to do this all the time, and now she’s a wildlife biologist.” 1. Pick up a Stick How cool is this? In 2008, the stick was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame! It’s in great … in the dirt, a conductor’s baton, the first leg of a tepee, and anything else a child says it is. 2. Learn to Lash If one stick is interesting, a pile of sticks has real 3-D potential. The … ribbons and streamers… 6. Cricket Bug Box Catch a cricket (or buy a dozen for $1 at the pet shop). Friendly and chirpy, crickets are many kids’ first experience with the insect world. Even …
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… of an Illinois autumn. Asters are easy to grow, if you plant them in full sun, in soil that is well-drained but not too rich, and you don't overdo water or fertilizer. But which asters? … Hawke, manager of plant evaluation at the Garden, has already evaluated goldenrods . Now he is finishing up a massive trial of asters (or plants known as asters) – beginning with 180 different plants. He was happy to share the scoop before he finishes the official report on their garden-worthiness, which will appear soon among the Garden's other …
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… which goes to eligible patients in our free prescription produce program, VeggieRx . You can shop for the farm-to-table produce, depending on availability, at our Farm on Ogden indoor market … blackberries, along with cantaloupe, pumpkins, okra, corn, eggplants, and more—all of which is donated to the nonprofit Roberti Community House in Waukegan. Meanwhile, as the maple trees … fall traditions that have carried over for generations. In Hong Kong, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a 3,000-year-old tradition; families gather to share mooncakes filled with seasonal lotus root …
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… promotes flowering. Follow the instructions on the label so that only the correct amount is used. Too much fertilizer can damage the roots. What’s growing out your windows? Besides a … want in the vase and make the cut. Place the stems in the bucket while you continue cutting. Shop Your Garden You don’t need a specific area for a cut-flower garden, either. I “shop” my garden in spring for hellebore flowers, daffodils, tulips, snowdrops and hyacinths, and …
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… that you can try growing in your own garden. Hill Country Red Okra OK, I’ll admit that okra is not my favorite—it’s slimy. But I have been convinced by other gardeners that growing your own … forgiving, and prolific crop. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds/rareseeds.com Aunt Lou’s Underground Railroad Tomato This heirloom seed is still with us today because an … also observes the holiday. Since 2022, the state of Illinois has recognized Juneteenth as an official state holiday. President Joe Biden also signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal …
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… There is much cheer to be found in the dainty flutterings of a cyclamen. Such springlike blossoms … splotched bicolors. Petals are frilled, folded, crested, doubled, and often fragrant. Foliage is an attractive mound, often with silver tracery on top and burgundy beneath. To grow a cyclamen …
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… It’s official, sunshine lovers! While October in the Chicago area is usually one of the most pleasant … and tall in their original, more natural home—the vegetable garden? This purple-burgundy plant is a designer’s dream because the dark colors contrast brilliantly with any and all of spring’s …
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… gardens found at Zen Buddhist temples in Japan. The correct term for this type of garden is karesansui, or dry garden. A Zen Garden is the epitome of control, moderation and simplicity. Rocks are an essential part of the garden, … are sold for use indoors.) One key to creating a zen garden is avoiding excess—overloading the site with plants, too many rocks, lanterns or statues. The main characteristics of the zen garden …
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