… Garden Sunday, July 30, 2017 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hot or sweet? Peppers are a global favorite for home gardeners, and there are so many kinds to grow and use. Sharpen your pepper skills—from plant care to cooking with peppers, to DIY … growing in containers including a special focus on Brazilian and South American varieties. Get harvesting tips. Watch demonstrations throughout the day. Demonstration Schedule noon —Pepper …
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… by-16-inch hardy perennial. Descended from native parents, this cultivar is well-adapted to Chicago's climate and soil. It flowers best when planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. Protect the young plants from rabbits in …
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… with blotches of frosty pale green. It produces small yellow flowers in mid-spring. Its best use is as a filler in semi-shady areas between other perennials. It needs to be contained or it will creep into lawns. …
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… This tree is a North American native. Our USDA Zone 5 is believed to be the southernmost reach of its range. It grows into a narrow cone (100’ X 15’). It does … or heavy clay soils, but tolerates extreme cold, heavy snows and high winds well. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. …
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… These orange flowers with rose undertones feature yellow tips to the flowers typically around mid-May, in Chicago-area gardens. The tall stems hold the flowers … change throughout the day. Like other members of the Triumph class of tulips, this cultivar is best enjoyed as an annual. …
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… family (Ranunculaceae), Eranthis hyemalis is one of the earliest spring-flowering bulbs to bloom—and also among the smallest. Because these bulbs grow closer to the soil's surface, it … of the plant's native European woodland origin, and cooler, humus-rich soil often bring the best show of flowers for the aconite. There is, however, a dark side to these show-stopping beauties: the entire plant …
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… This year’s cold, wet spring was followed by a hot, dry summer and that spelled trouble for lawns. If you’ve noticed some dead patches or more weeds (like ragweed and nutsedge) than … temperatures and warm sun and soil help grass seed germinate quickly. This is a good time to assess your carpet of green. Common Lawn Problems Brown patches and ring spots are due to … lawns to develop a healthy root system before going dormant in late fall. The healthiest lawns get enough water at one time to moisten the top 6 inches or so of soil. Generally, an inch of …
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… dream of spring. Perusing seed catalogs in print or online provides inspiration—it's hard to resist photos of juicy red tomatoes, giant colorful zinnias, or a rainbow of Swiss chard leaves. Growing plants from seed is fun and saves money—where else can you get dozens of plants for a few dollars? Many plants can be grown from seed indoors while others, such as carrots and …
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… Q: My peonies have overgrown their space. When can I divide them? A: Fall is the best time to divide and transplant peonies. Although peonies do not require regular division, when they … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for additional information. …
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… feet wide in 10 years. Each needle is striped green and white, giving it a blue appearance. Best grown in full sun. …
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