… middle of July. This promotes stocky growth. Continue to direct the growth of perennial vines on their supports. Climbing roses should be encouraged to develop lateral, flower-bearing canes. Continue to check peonies for botrytis blight or other foliar fungal problems. Peonies that suffered from botrytis or bud … sure to reapply after rainfall. Monitor all annual plantings in window boxes and containers. On warm, windy days, hanging baskets will require water every day. Always water the soil …
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… Persistence can be a good trait for prairie plants. Take this tale of the return of the Hill’s thistle ( Cirsium hillii ) to the … assistant ecologist for the natural areas at the Garden. While managing some tall vegetation on the gravel hill of the Dixon Prairie in summer 2016, I noticed something I have not seen in a … prefers drier prairies with less competition from taller plants. A number of species of bees visit and pollinate this plant. The plant is believed to be monocarpic, which means the plant …
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… begins to turn green. Use sharp, sterile pruners, either hand pruners or loppers, depending on the size of the canes. If the roses were affected with fungal problems in past years, it will … against each other should be removed, since the wood will wear away and create an entry point for disease and insects. Tiny broken stems should also be removed. Roses may also be pruned at this time to create an even shape. For more information on spring rose pruning, check out our informational videos on pruning roses in spring , and …
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… ? A. At this time of year, many different types of insects and their larvae frequently feed on the leaves of plants. Without seeing the culprit, it is difficult to positively identify which insect is causing the damage to your plants. If insects aren't visible on the plants during the day, inspect them at night. Hand removal is the most environmentally … sound practices when dealing with insect problems, and determine your personal threshold for damage. Chemical treatments should always be considered a last option. Regular monitoring of …
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… Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burnstein Hall for International Game Day, part of Journey Chicago—a Chicago Cultural Alliance initiative … significant games ranging from Chinese mahjong and Romanian castel (9 pietre). Get a hands-on experience while finding out about heritage practices through game play and social activities. …
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… Joey Brink is the sixth university carillonneur at the University of Chicago, where he performs on the 72-bell Rockefeller Memorial Carillon and directs a carillon studio of 20 students. He serves on the board of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA) and co-chairs its Johan Franco composition committee to promote new works for carillon. Brink began his carillon studies at Yale University with Ellen Dickinson in 2007; …
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… was combined with Aloe parvibracteata . Burgersfort Aloe's native habitat in South Africa is on sandy soils in the open or the shade of trees. The tight rosettes can be 11 inches to 15 … dry twisted tips. It has a four foot tall branched inflorescences of red flowers supported on dark stems. The spotted foliage is quite decorative and the flowers are said to be unusually attractive for this group of aloes. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… butterflies and hummingbirds, along with other insects and birds. The flowers are produced on vertical flower spikes about 6 inches long that protrude from the dark green foliage. … is a medium height shrub growing slowly to about 6 feet high and 5 feet wide and is suitable for borders, screens or as a specimen plant. Summersweet is tolerant of a range of garden conditions including shade, damp soils and clay and it flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter. Because it can tolerate shade it is also useful as an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Spotted beebalm is a plant native to eastern North America, where it is found on the sandy edges of rivers, lakes, and coastal waterways. Its name refers to the unusual flower head which consists of yellowish leaves with purple spots resting on a bract of pinkish leaves. It grows to about 2 feet in height and 1 foot in width. The flowers … winter. As a native it is attractive to pollinators and generally repels deer. It is suitable for border plantings in native gardens where a more diminutive plant may be needed. However pay …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Transform a gourd into a beautiful work of art in this hands-on workshop. Start with an overview of gourds from around the world, exploring growing techniques … that blends artistry, tradition, and natural materials. All skill levels welcome. Lunch is on your own. All supplies, including carving tools, gloves, goggles, and face masks are included. Additional gourds to take home will be available for purchase. Abeni Pierson, fiber arts educator, Where the Pines Grow Classroom 4, Learning …
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