… a lily pad is actually a floating leaf: Nymphaea 'Arc-en-Ciel' is sometimes grown specifically for its beautifully mottled and variegated leaves. Still, there are a few gardening ventures that … into one of them: the watery world of waterlilies. Nymphaea is the beautifully named genus for about half of all waterlily species. (The Nymphaeaceae family totals eight genera and about … questions. We can stare at the gorgeous yellow/apricot/pink shadings of Nymphaea 'Sunfire' for hours. Hardy or Tropical? Waterlilies are divided into two groups: tropical and hardy, and …
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… For Chicago-area gardeners, January is primarily a time for planning, not planting. With winter in full swing in our USDA Hardiness Zones 5b and 6a, January is a great month to prepare for the gardening season ahead and to tend to the indoor plants brightening our living spaces. …
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… to learn more . Meanwhile, here are a few ways to get started: White Pine-Infused Honey For sore throats or pick-me-ups, clinical herbalist Dawn Petter makes a simple remedy of honey … winter wellness,” says Petter, owner of Petalune Herbals in New York. Tip: It takes six weeks for this recipe to be ready, so think about preparing it ahead of time, before the cold-and-flu … dry air can wreak havoc on your skin. Petter likes to make an oil with marshmallow root to use for winter hydration (see recipe, right). “Marshmallow root is soothing, moisturizing, and …
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… We admit to a weakness for daffodils here—last time we counted, we came up with quite a grand total: more than half a … The American Daffodil Society (ADS) refrains from an official definition or separate division for miniatures (although it sanctions a cultivar list ). Because daffodils' bulbs are … before the rest of the garden comes to life. This month, plan a walk through the Garden. Look for tiny blooms, and take note of any ideas that you can borrow for around your home. Speaking of …
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… in the spring. Remove the wrapper and packing material and soak the roots or entire plant for 8 to 12 hours to fully hydrate it before planting. Examine and remove all dead or damaged … to five buds per cane. Thin, spindly canes should be removed. Dig a planting hole wide enough for the roots of the plant. Make a cone of soil in the bottom of the planting hole. If the soil … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or [email protected] for more detailed information. … Type: Plant Info
… more or less the same as the parent plant, unlike hybridized varieties. This is an advantage for home gardeners because seed from favorite vegetables can be saved from year to year. Heirloom … Wonder pole bean, as well as ‘Black Krim’, ‘Lemon Drop’, and ‘Cherokee Purple’ tomatoes. For lists of heirloom plants and sources, please contact Plant Information Service . Be sure to attend the annual Seed Swap at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Sunday, February 24 for more heirloom seed information Seed Swap . …
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… inspecting any plants before bringing them into your home. This is especially important for plants that have spent the summer outdoors. If insects are found, isolate the affected plants immediately. The second step is to regularly monitor plants for insects or signs of insect activity. Be sure to check the underside of all leaves as well as … Feel free to contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or [email protected] for specific cultural information. … Type: Plant Info
… perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its oversized flower heads and its good green mildew resistant foliage. This hardy hybrid of … July and August with deep red flowers that have a pink undertone; the blooming period may last for 6-8 weeks. Plant Fire Marshall in full sun and moderate soil. Beebalm grows in sunny or … of flowers bloom in midsummer; removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees and butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It is easy to grow and adds …
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… pH values are too high. When this happens certain nutrients, like iron, become unavailable for the production of metabolites necessary for healthy growth. This typically shows up as inter-veinal (between the veins) chlorosis … should be limited to liquid fertilizers that produce an acid reaction and are usually labeled for use on Rhododendrons and Camellias. The roots should never completely dry out. Archived Copy: …
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… by the U.S. National Arboretum as part of a program to develop disease tolerant lilacs for warmer climates. Betsy Ross is an early bloomer and features abundant fragrant white … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
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