… plants alike. Not only do plants depend on them, but our pollinator friends are responsible for 70 percent of the food we eat. Recent news about the die-off in honey bee colonies and the decline in monarch populations makes the issue of pollinator awareness an important one for all. At the Garden, colorful flowers are pollinated by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. …
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… do so with great determination. Read More Sow Spaghetti Sauce Now March is the magic month for starting seeds—especially for certain veggies and herbs. Read More Successful Seed Starting: When, Why, How Did you … do so with great determination. Read More Sow Spaghetti Sauce Now March is the magic month for starting seeds—especially for certain veggies and herbs. Read More Successful Seed …
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… program. Following the opening of the garden, Windy City Harvest staff taught classes for Kraft employees who volunteer in the garden. Class topics included sustainable gardening, small garden how-to's, seed starting for cool season crops, and building healthy soil. This is the first initiative undertaken by … program. Following the opening of the garden, Windy City Harvest staff taught classes for Kraft employees who volunteer in the garden. Class topics included sustainable gardening, …
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… to know that although it looked like a bad infestation, aphids are not really a big problem for the plants. When they are very abundant, it does not take long for natural predators like praying mantises and ladybugs to find them and move in for a feast. … and devour on our flowers, and they will grow up over the summer. The next time you visit, stop by and see if you can find them helping our plants remain healthy and less bothered …
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… of our web site is currently under maintenance. We should be back shortly. Thank you for your patience. If you would like to make a purchase, please call 847-835-6801 daily from 9 … of our web site is currently under maintenance. We should be back shortly. Thank you for your patience. If you would like to make a purchase, please call 847-835-6801 daily from 9 …
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… Flowering crabapples highlight the spirit of spring. Prized for their profuse display of flowers in April and May, these ornamental trees boast a variety of … spring flowers, the display is followed again in late summer with colorful fruits, providing for two seasons of outstanding interest. And, let’s not forget winter, when snow or ice sits on … is unknown. The Garden is home to more than two dozen crabapple cultivars. Some of the best include Donald Wyman, a consistent performer and disease-resistant cultivar that is …
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… dried blossoms offer winter interest in the landscape. Extreme winter cold can be a challenge for some hydrangeas. Panicle and smooth hydrangeas produce flowers on the current season’s growth. For example, in March and beyond, the plants form flower buds on new woody stems—they should … autumn make it a valuable plant for the home garden. Plants tend to be 4 to 6 feet tall and do best in a shrub border with some shade. H. anomala ssp. petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea) A …
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… species and the introduction of new varieties became a seemingly endless endeavor. Some of the best hybrids were introduced by Monsieur Victor Lemoine of Nancy, France, in the 1800s. His … primarily in the pink and lavender shades. And it was Father John L. Fiala who was responsible for bringing 78 new cultivars to the public before his death in 1990, including many of the … leaves. A neutral, fairly alkaline soil composted with plenty of organic material is necessary for good growth. After their first few years of regular watering, lilacs become quite drought …
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… upper sepal, though two petals are formed to have hooked nectar spurs. This cultivar is noted for its later bloom time than other Aconitum species. The genus name is thought to come from the … In autumn, the whole plant fades from bluish green to coppery burgundy. This cultivar is noted for its tall, narrow stature and dark purple autumnal foliage that turns black. The genus name … with five papery sepals, five stamens, and three tiny, fused pistils. This cultivar is noted for its deep red to violet inflorescences and its maroon foliage. The genus name comes from the …
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… program emphasizing environmental plant biology and conservation. Addressing a growing need for expertise in plant science and conservation, the master's of science and doctoral degree … work completed in year one and research emphasized in year two. Scholarships are available for full-time students; students wishing to be considered for them should indicate this on their application. Students wishing to attend part-time are also …
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