… In Greek mythology, Iris is the Goddess of the Rainbow. She’s a messenger from the gods to mortals—a golden-winged goddess … plants—irises—sprout where her feet touch the ground. The genus Iris is a fitting name for a group of fabulous plants whose flowers represent a rainbow of hues. There are about 300 … need staking when the buds have formed. Iris pallida 'Variegata' Sweet Iris ( I. pallida ) This old-fashioned iris has gray-green leaves that reach 24 inches long. The flowers are fragrant …
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… Winter is a great time to celebrate the beauty of the natural world and wildlife around you. After a big … a walk around your neighborhood—or at the Chicago Botanic Garden and other green space—to look for animal tracks, either with your children or for your own benefit. Fresh air, exercise, and … tracks and talking about what you find can be a fun way to stimulate meaningful conversation. This winter, I walked around my Chicago neighborhood after two snowfalls and took pictures of the …
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… to the icy winds of winter, and growing a houseplant that buds and blooms inside while all is dormant outside is particularly satisfying. This winter, as an alternative to the brightly blooming azaleas, chrysanthemums, or traditional … Like many flowering plants, clivia prefers to be kept rootbound and can remain in the same pot for as long as five years. Since it takes a few years for a clivia plant to bloom, it's best to …
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… produces lightly scented shell pink 8” flowers with deeper pink centers on 3’ x 3’ plants. The coarsely divided glossy leaves are attractive throughout the growing season. This herbaceous perennial flowers best when planted in moisture retentive soils in full sun and … (when the flowers open). Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Ketaurah James VeggieRx Manager, Windy City Harvest For Ketaurah James, her job is more than just a job: She grew up in North Lawndale, where Windy … plants that call our space home. In honor of The Orchid Show: Magnified , open through March 26, 2023, we chatted with one of the people who see the show through from vision to reality. …
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… This is another dwarf (5’ X 5’) cultivar that will form a dense, irregular pyramid with forest green needles. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… transplant shock when moved. Broadleaved and needled evergreens, both dwarf and standard, are best planted or moved by October 1. Water deeply and thoroughly at planting time and each week up until the ground freezes. Continue to water large trees and shrubs, especially evergreens, until the … month to fertilize any tree or shrub that looks like it might benefit from extra nutrition — for example, has stunted growth, has failed to fully flower or leaf out, or has undersized fruit …
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… the next few months, determine if your garden invites your eye to linger with appreciation for what is planted there, or whether your landscape needs an exciting new dimension. Here are some … below, adds a sophisticated touch to any garden. For many plants, it takes a few years for this feature to develop. Plants with exfoliating bark include paperbark maple ( Acer griseum ), …
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… Known as river wattle or narrow-leaf bower wattle, this is a graceful shrub from New South Wales, Australia. With cascades of long narrow petals, it … It needs full sun to partial shade, with low humidity and well-drained soil that is kept on the dry side. It produces sprays of small, spherical flowers with numerous stamens. COUSIN …
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… Gold Rush spirea is notable for its golden foliage and low spreading habit. The Spiraea japonica species includes the … Botanic Garden's collection includes nearly 100 varieties and 3,000 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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