… Spring is the time to start seeds—especially for the veggies and herbs that thrive in summer's heat. Tomatoes. Peppers. Onions. Basil. … them. Some packs include a seedling illustration—a big help if your plant labels happen to get out of sorts. And there's invaluable information about transplanting, watering needs, and …
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… Gardening in shade can be challenging for gardeners who want to grow great plants. That’s where hellebores come to the rescue. They grow in part- to full-shade areas and prefer moist, well-drained soil with …
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… day this past May that 15 veterans from the Thresholds Veterans Project began a journey to be well in the Buehler Enabling Garden. Inspirations: “Keep Going” planter, with a side of … the season. I witnessed veterans—some participating in in-patient psychology programs—get a pass from the hospital to come to the Garden and learn to rake a dry garden in the … so did the veterans, each of them growing stronger and more healthy in their special way, each of them changing and striving to be well. Our group started to call the Enabling Garden …
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… of spent flowers—is a form of pruning. Before making pruning decisions about your roses, it is best to determine the type of rose, and how and when it blooms. Roses are divided into different types … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for additional information. …
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… orchid that grows from flat pseudobulbs that resemble corms. Each pseudobulb produces 3 to 5 linear, sword-shaped, pale green leaves. Small, pinkish-purple flowers develop in racemes … growing 12 to 18 inches tall. Although it is advertised to be hardy to USDA Zone 5, it is best to mulch the plant to protect it and keep it warm in winter. Grow in part-shade areas in … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… away from loneliness until only her voice remained, which disappeared into the mountains to mock every sound it heard. The gods, angry at the cold and conceited Narcissus , changed him … jonquil, narcissus, paperwhite—but all are members of the genus Narcissus—the botanical name for all daffodils. Some people refer to any yellow daffodil as a jonquil. However, jonquil … from winds out of the north and west, which can knock the plants over in spring. Bulbs do best in humus-rich, loose soil that drains quickly. Waterlogged soils cause them to rot. If your …
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… Unusually mild weather might cause some buds on flowering shrubs to bloom prematurely. These flower buds will not rebloom in spring, but there will be enough of … bloom sporadically during warm periods in late fall or early winter. Continue to cut branches for forcing indoors. Branches with interesting foliage as well as flowering branches can be … display, prune large flowering trees and shrubs after they bloom in spring. Fruit trees are best pruned in late February or early March. If tree branches become covered with ice, let the …
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… turn my head on a winter walk. Or, on a quiet day, it’s the sound of pine cones popping open to spread their seeds. As director of living plant documentation at the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s my job to notice plants. You’d think I’d get tired of it. Nope. Nature never disappoints. Even on the coldest, iciest days (looking at … By turning your attention to something bigger than yourself, your stress tends to give way to positive emotions such as compassion and gratitude, the study finds. Winter is the time to …
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… flower. The corm of an Amorphophallus titanum : after a dozen or so years, it’s large enough to produce a bloom! Spike just keeps on growing at the Semitropical Greenhouse, and visitors are … leaf shoots are true to center, we knew that a flower shoot powers up in a slightly different way. Again: it’s subtle but telling! Horticultural intuition. Both Deb Moore—our indoor … production greenhouses—it’s a thrill to watch a plant that you’ve tended for so long finally get ready to flower! Visitors’ anticipation is rubbing off on us, too—we’ll be standing right …
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… Garden To-Do List Mulch garden beds Feeding compost heap Garden tools and supplies Protect garden beds … Force spring bulbs indoors November is a great month to tuck your lawn and garden to bed for the season. Nighttime temperatures are dipping below freezing, frosts are more frequent, and … dwarf iris ( Iris pumila ), and tulips ( Tulipa spp.) are great candidates. It’s a great way to use any extra bulbs from fall planting, and take advantage of late-season bulb sales at …
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