… of environmental stewards, urban agriculture job training, or preserving a peaceful space for all to enjoy, your generosity ensures the Garden continues to grow and serve the community … of environmental stewards, urban agriculture job training, or preserving a peaceful space for all to enjoy, your generosity ensures the Garden continues to grow and serve the community …
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… cultivars acquired a greater cold hardiness, a tolerance to alkaline soils, and a preference for sunny conditions—ta-daaa, a perfect summer-blooming shrub for Chicago gardens. Today’s gardeners are finding that the new varieties satisfy a number of landscaping needs, including shade tolerance, extended bloom time, and winter interest. And for the adventurous gardener, willing to push the horticultural envelope, there are some exciting …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: Look for this tundra-breeder traveling in a flock of common redpolls or goldfinches and siskins. In …
Type: Birding
… the masses of brilliant blue flowers in rounded masses. Dark green strap-like foliage provides for textural interest when not in bloom. This bulb from South Africa is not hardy outdoors. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… purple black leaves. Plant in full sun, dry soils and provide a companion plant or structure for this species to clamber over. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… small, heart-shaped, marbled green and creamy-white leaves growing on wiry stems. It is great for topiaries or climbing brick walls. Filtered light and moderate amounts of water are needed. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… From May to June it produces greenish-white blooms. Its dense habit makes it a good candidate for a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… From May to June it produces greenish-white blooms. Its dense habit makes it a good candidate for a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In the summer and early fall, it produces deep blue and purple flowers blooms. It is fit for a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… red blooms appear atop stout stems approximately 6 weeks after watering the dormant bulb. For best results, grow the bulb in the brightest location in the home and stake, if needed, to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
