… Native to Europe, the Dogtooth Violet is clump-forming bulb that doesn’t get over 6 inches high with a slightly wider spread. From …
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… preserve the species. The Garden received several of its titan arums at the same time, which is why the Garden has had several corpse flowers ready to bloom in recent years. It is a rare … again—or may rebloom much sooner, every two to three years. Q: How big does this plant really get? A: We have heard tales of some titan arums in their natural habitats growing 10 to 12 feet … tall. Q. Did the Garden grow these plants from seed or buy the corms? Where did the Garden get them? A. The Garden's titan arums came from a variety of sources, mostly as small corms. Java …
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… 'Pumila' is a dwarf cultivar that has a cone-like shape that reaches a height of 5’ with a similar spread. … a brownish cast in winter. It prefers moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. It is not fussy about soil pH but is intolerant of dry conditions. …
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… Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden The Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden is one of the biggest and best of its kind in the Midwest. This 4-acre working garden shows you … windowsill or a raised bed with staked tomato plants and other crops—we’re here to help get you started or talk you through whatever you’re growing. A place for inspiration Look for … windowsill or a raised bed with staked tomato plants and other crops—we’re here to help get you started or talk you through whatever you’re growing. A place for inspiration Look for …
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… For American gardeners, the main attraction of Actinidia polygama hardy kiwi vine is the foliage, which becomes more and more silvery over the summer. That's what earned it its … plan on frequent pruning and strong support. Left unchecked, these woody twining vines can get heavy. They'll they grow well in part shade, but you'll get more bloom and, if you've provided a male variety nearby, a bigger crop in full sun. …
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… Tour our state-of-the-art facilities at the Farm on Ogden, organize a field trip to a farm site, or shop for fresh, locally grown produce at one of our market stands. Headquarters Farm … thriving programs. We offer public and group tours at many of our facilities and farm sites. Get Information … Windy City Harvest invites you to visit local markets & farms Stop by and … thriving programs. We offer public and group tours at many of our facilities and farm sites. Get Information …
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Aromatic Herbs Aromatic herbs are among the best tools from Mother Nature that help us conquer weary nerves and cabin fever. Breathing in the rich scent of herbal teas containing lemon verbena, lavender, or spearmint relaxes our minds by reminding us of the sweet, earthy flavors that abound in our summer herb gardens. Humans have long understood that the leaves, fruits, flowers, and roots are the …
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… This Asian native is a semi-evergreen shrub that grows to 3’. It blooms in April with clusters of white flowers. In winter, the leaves are retained, but get a purplish hue. Like all rhododendrons, it prefers well-drained, fertile, acidic soil in …
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… VeggieRx Produce Prescription VeggieRx is a cooperative produce prescription program developed by the Garden, Lawndale Christian Health … would default to cookies and cakes.” –VeggieRx Survey Participant “With VeggieRx I was able to get off the pre-diabetes medicine, which wasn’t overnight but happened over time. I have also … said they eat more than half their VeggieRx produce weekly. Example box/bag contents: 1 bundle of kale 1 bundle of collards 1 bundle of beets 2 cucumbers 2 tomatoes 2 bell peppers 2 …
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… Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden The Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden is closed for school programs on spring and fall weekday mornings; occasionally, one or both … weekends during the summer, families enjoy drop-in activities, growing closer together as they get closer to nature. Some Facts about the Children's Growing Garden 75,000 family members … Schools and other area school districts take field trips to the Growing Garden. More than 1,000 early-childhood-through-high-school educators visit annually as part of teacher …
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