… The cultivar 'Sir John Thouron' is valued for its showy, pale yellow flowers that form a ball-shaped umbrella well above its dark-green … a thick, fleshy stalk. It was only eight years ago that White Flower Farms offered 36 plants for $950 each; all were sold out to a movie star, a fashion designer, and several collectors. … a mature plant develops a symmetrical, fan-shaped silhouette that provides a perfect foil for its masses of trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to damp woodlands in southern Africa, the plant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Start with the Basics A common and sometimes costly expense for many homeowners is lawn care. No matter whether you maintain your lawn yourself or hire a service, this is a good time to examine the best practices for growing healthy turfgrass. Don't invest more money than is necessary to have an attractive … soil, sun, and moisture requirements. A commercial soil test can be a cost-effective tool for understanding your soil and knowing what amendments it needs — or doesn't need — to support …
Type: Plant Info
… A senior horticulturist shares his colorful secrets Smart gardeners are always on the lookout for great container plans. Senior horticulturist Tom Soulsby put together a sunny, happy mix that would work for many a porch pot or deck display. Why did he choose these particular plants? Soulsby shares … is taller than 12 inches, and most are in the 3- to 6-inch range. Keep heights low, but allow for a range—from creeping near the ground to a foot in height. Tip 2: Scale matters. Flowers are …
Type: Plant Info
… May on record at Chicago O’Hare (9.51 inches) and Midway (7.65 inches) airport stations. For three consecutive years now, the O’Hare station has broken total precipitation records for the month of May. A 1-inch rainfall on an acre produces about 27,000 gallons of water and it … and suburbs continue to develop and build structures and roads, there is less permeable space for water to enter the ground and, as a result, there is more flooding in many areas. Allowing …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This elusive, medium-sized shorebird is known for its distinctive courtship flights at dusk in early May. It can be seen on the ground in wet …
Type: Birding
… Crab grass control can be spread on lawns in early to mid-April before weeds germinate. For severe problems, a second application might be necessary in early June. …
Type: Plant Info
… It has white blooms that attract butterflies from November to April and is a specimen plant for the border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Youth Farm North Lawndale 2014 Participants Sarah Pekovitch Grower Second season Sarah worked for several years in urban agriculture and youth development in New York. She enjoys teaching the … are carrots. Quote: “I like the Youth Farm because we can work together and provide fresh food for the community.” Lorenzo James Crew leader Third season Lorenzo is a senior at North Lawndale … is corn. Quote: “I chose to work at the Youth Farm because we grow healthy vegetables for our community. What I like about working here is the growing.” Anton Willis Crew member …
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… We will focus on creating a cohesive digital portfolio that will become the foundation for your photography. We will investigate various Internet hosting platforms available to … perform writing exercises in support of our projects and our website. This course is designed for intermediate to advanced photographers. The School’s CEUs=20 hours FPC elective, master track …
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… I’m working to build connections and resources to expand the supply of native seeds for ecological restoration. Collaborating with partners, we are working to build capacity at … led by Bureau of Land Management, which provides national coordination in seed collection for conservation and restoration. Regionally, we are working to build a new coalition, the …
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