… This clump-forming perennial reaches a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue blooms above the handsomely divided leaves from late April through early June. It is a great selection for under the canopy of deciduous trees but can also be grown in full sun. In drier climates, it suffers from spider mites but they are rarely a problem for Chicago-area gardeners. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Crafting the perfect brunch for all your celebrations is easy. Whether you are celebrating a graduation, Mother’s Day, or the transition to warmer weather, these flavorful dishes will brighten your day. Prepare champagne-poached … and mustard ham, and fruit skewers with a delicious balance of feta and hot honey, perfect for all your celebratory needs. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW …
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… This strain produces seedlings that will flower anywhere from lavender blue to white and thrives in full sun. A North American native, this species is a great choice for locations that experience hot humid summers. It dislikes heavy, wet winter soils, so planting on a slight mound in the garden is recommended. A pollinator magnet for both birds and insects. The basal foliage retains a mounded appearance as the flowering …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is a modern variety with pure white flowers atop tall 20-inch stems, making it perfect for a cut-flower arrangement. The breeder is J.M. Brouwer-Zeinstra from the Netherlands. It is a … shape. If several classes of tulips are planted together, there will be continuous bloom for several weeks in early- to mid-spring. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. What are the current guidelines for planting trees and shrubs in the fall? A. Many trees and shrubs can be quite successfully … The warm soil and the return of autumnal rains provide good conditions for woody plants to establish their root systems before going dormant. Trees and shrubs that are already balled … are growing in a nursery, they should not be dug up and replanted until their foliage begins to change color or drop, indicating they have initiated dormancy. Evergreens need a longer lead …
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… WINE™ Ninebark is a form of Eastern ninebark that has orange spring foliage that matures to burgundy. It was also developed for mildew resistance. Eastern ninebark is a deciduous shrub that is native to the south-eastern parts of North America, where it is found along streams and in dry areas …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… apple orginated in Denmark in the 17th century. It has a tart flavor and is used primarily for cooking. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and fruit in the home environment. Although apple fruit trees produce attractive …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… apple is an early ripening variety of apple developed by Cornell University. It is recommended for cooking and cider. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and fruit in the home environment. Although apple fruit trees produce attractive …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Red Haralson apple has a crisp and juicy texture and a tart flavor. It is recommended for eating fresh and cooking. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and fruit in the home environment. Although apple fruit trees produce attractive …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… petticoat or base of the individual flowers. This is the plant the Dutch use in their gardens to create rivers of blue in their landscape designs. Despite the tendency for the foliage to come into growth in fall, this plant is reliably hardy in the Chicago region. The bulbs slowly …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
