… The shiny dark-green leaves with silvery undersides glisten in the sun and wind. It's a beautiful large shade tree not … gardeners. Fragrant yellowish-white flowers open in late June or early July and fill the air with their sweet scent. Native to southeastern Europe and western Asia, the silver linden has an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tulip ( Tulipa 'Orange Princess') is a double late tulip, featuring bright orange flowers with a reddish flame on the outside of the petals. Strong, sturdy stems keep this 18-inch-tall … after the foliage yellows in late June. Deter damage from rabbits and deer by inter-planting with bulbs they find unpalatable like Allium and Narcissus . …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… not overpowering, even in small rooms. Grow this orchid in bright light and high humidity, with volcanic pebbles or coarse bark with charcoal potting media, and water frequently. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a wilt-resistant variety with a gardenia-like fragrance. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… create a multi-sensory experience carefully designed to calm, delight, and support children with sensitivities and special needs. Centered around the theme of growth, and performed by … in the field of special education, the concert creates a safe, celebratory space for children with diverse abilities and the people who love them. Children are encouraged to engage how they … are ready. Come celebrate your child’s sense of self and growth, and have some musical fun with other children and families. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs as the …
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… of biodiversity is an important objective of many conservation plans. We are working with a number of institutions to assess the levels of genetic diversity that currently exists in a number of rare species. This includes working with numerous land managers in the Chicago region on the vulnerable Cirsium hillii and the … . These types of studies allow us to assess populations of critical concern and assist with management decisions (Fant, Kramer, Ellwanger, White, Havens, Williams, and collaborators). …
Type: Research
… Q. Are poinsettia plants poisonous? A. The term "poisonous plants" is often associated with plants that may cause great harm or be fatal if ingested. Potential poisoning depends on the … not contain irritant substances that can cause contact dermatitis. However, frequent contact with the latex sap of poinsettia plants may cause mild, short-lasting skin irritation. Plant … of material ingested. Care should always be taken when plants of any type are located in areas with children or pets. When in doubt, immediately contact a physician or poison control center. …
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… it needs to be grown in a container or set atop a rock. The flowers, spikes of orange bracts with blue flowers, are not produced in abundance. Bromeliads are tropical American succulent … that grow on tree branches or tucked into crevices of moist cliffs. They grow in rosettes, with stiff leaves radiating from the center. Plants in the tropical American genus Aechmea are … can be restarted from “pups”: small side shoots. They like filtered light and loose soil mixed with small bark chips to increase porosity. …
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… Almost everyone is familiar with Aloe vera , the pass-along plant known widely for its ability to ease the suffering associated with burns, minor wounds, and insect bites. Few, however, get to enjoy its beautiful, light … a tropical plant and overwinters best in a heated greenhouse or other indoor environment with temperatures above 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Aloe vera has been used medicinally ever since the …
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… Green Spice Coral Bells has an attractive fresh green leaf decorated with a silvery frosted central section and dark venation. Primarily grown for its decorative leaves in spring and summer, it adds drama with tall scapes of foamy cream flowers in early summer. Green Spice Coral Bells has outstanding … and is resistant to deer. Its mature size is a small mound 9 inches tall by 16 inches wide, with the flowers increasing the height to 28 inches. It will be lovely in containers and work …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
