… flower he ever saw and he would probably shout out "sunflower." Ask a prairie aficionado for a list of the top ten prairie plants blooming now, and a sunflower will surely be on that … associated with the farmlands of the Great Plains—a plant cherished by the Native Americans for its seeds, its silage and later on, for its oil. There are dozens of different varieties of annual sunflowers, some 10 feet tall, …
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… The start of the new year is an ideal time for homeowners to begin making plans for enhancing their garden's beauty. As with making resolutions, it's easy to dream big. But the … to the north and west—trees of all sizes can save money by reducing the need for winter heating and summer cooling. This spring, consider planting a sapling that's right for …
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… with the roots of a healthy tree, or by contaminated pruning tools. There is no cure for the disease once a tree is infected. Susceptible Plants American elms ( Ulmus americana ) are … streaking in the sapwood immediately under the bark. Tissues must be cultured in a laboratory for positive identification of Dutch elm disease. Because there are other wilt diseases that can … no chemicals available to homeowners to cure this disease. Commercial fungicides are available for Dutch elm disease; however, only licensed applicators are able to purchase and apply these …
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… structure of the outer chrysalis that gives it its metallic sheen. This is where things get a bit more complicated. Entomologists refer to the outer surface of metallic chrysalids as … endocuticular thin alternating layers.” That’s quite a mouthful, so they call it M.E.T.A.L. for short. The acronym fits perfectly. Here's another way to think of what you are seeing: … they’ve found ingenious ways to survive and reproduce. Come to Butterflies & Blooms and see for yourself. …
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… S. lateriflorum , was also among the seven, so you can see that this is one of the best asters for your garden. The foliage of ‘Lady in Black’ is an almost black-purple color, enhanced in … any other shrub with amazing fall color. “Lady in Black” also happens to be the popular name for a mournful soul who haunts Fort Warren, located on George’s Island in Boston Harbor. The myth … Ghost’, Hemerocallis ‘Snowy Apparition‘ or Eupatorium dubium ‘Phantom’ , try not to get shivers down your spine. …
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… Ash Tree Alternatives Looking for a replacement for an ailing ash tree? Dr. Andrew C. Bell, curator of woody plants, offers these suggestions. … Arborists as the 2012 Urban Tree of the Year, Accolade™ elm is one of the top-performing trees for urban and residential planting in the Chicago region. This hybrid elm provides the iconic …
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… in the Midwest, it is truly a delight to discover plants that have saved their showier sides for the last months of the year. At this time especially, we welcome the graceful conifers, the … winterberry or coralberry, Ilex verticillata is the finest among the deciduous hollies for winter hardiness, berry display, and pest and disease resistance. Winterberries are at home … plants is their berry display, try planting them in masses against an evergreen backdrop. For every 10 to 20 female plants, remember to plant one male plant to pollinate the female …
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… the coming fall at the Chicago Botanic Garden —just the way our ancestors have done for centuries. As the growing season winds down , it’s a busy time for gardeners, ahead of the fall equinox on September 23 in the Northern Hemisphere. Six days … goes to eligible patients in our free prescription produce program, VeggieRx . You can shop for the farm-to-table produce, depending on availability, at our Farm on Ogden indoor market in …
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… health is key to creating quality bonsai. March is a great time to repot, so bring a tree in for repotting; soil will be made and provided for the class. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden Horticulture Conference …
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… Let the worms do the work. Turn your food residue into a nutrient rich amendment for all your plantings, both indoors and outdoors. In this class, you will learn how to do … home. It’s a simple and efficient way to turn your kitchen waste into an outstanding amendment for your soil or anything you may be growing. Your plants will love it. Lynn Bement, The Organic …
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