… three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and a template for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a drawing of your farm site with dimensions. Melanie Bromberek, Windy City Harvest coordinator Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago …
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… This strongly pyramidal conifer features dark green needles with two white stripes on the underside and, at maturity, dark reddish upright cones in summer. A great accent plant for the landscape where a vertical element is needed but space is at a premium. Plant in full …
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… and gardeners. This un-described species hails from Brazil where it grows in full sun on grassy hillsides. Unlike other species, the older leaves begin to curl up with age creating a very unique form. Full sun and dryish conditions appear to be the best approach for containers. …
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… yellow 'pocket' flowers are produced continuously from early summer up to the first hard frost on this Mexican native adapted to shaded moist environments. This annual, if allowed to reseed, will continue to provide interest to the shaded parts of the landscape for years. It will grow up to 20 inches tall by the end of the growing season. …
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… a healthy, well-kept garden and a landscape that gets ahead of you. You will have a hands-on opportunity to practice what you learn, so bring along a pair of pruners. Perfect for all skill levels. Tim Johnson, senior director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… bloomer, with flower buds formed at almost every node. Its attractive green leaves grow on an interesting branching structure, and they turn yellow to bronze in autumn. It can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree, perfectly suited for small urban gardens. …
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… Designated Perennial Plant of the Year for 1999, Goldsturm black-eyed Susan is an immensely popular staple of the perennial border. Starting in July and continuing until September, they put on a spectacular display of distinctly yellow 3-4-inch flowers surrounding a black cone atop …
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… flowers are produced virtually continuously from late spring to the first hard frosts of fall on this non-hardy perennial. Plant in full sun, average soils. This cultivar thrives in hot dry weather and provides a nectar source for pollinator insects and birds over an extended period of time. Dark green foliage sets off the …
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… learning about warm-season vegetables and herbs to grow in your summer garden. We will touch on soil amendments, hybrid and heirloom crop selection, direct sowing/transplanting, … and disease control, and effective harvesting procedures. A Garden walk is included. Dress for the weather. Riley Finnegan, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Fruit & Vegetable Garden …
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… (it will tolerate light foot traffic and release a wonderful herby fragrance when stepped on). Unlike other thymes, this one isn’t suitable for cooking; the fragrance can be overpowering. It can grow to 12" tall and 18” wide. It blooms …
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