… Narcissus ‘Minnow’ is in Division 8. This is a dwarf cultivar that stands only 5-6 inches high. It blooms in mid spring with 3 – 5 flowers … is hardy in zones 5 – 9. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… woodland wildflowers that emerge, then quickly go dormant—live their lives. If you want to see some of the spring woodland flowers in bloom, you often have to be there on the day they appear. In your local forest preserves, as in the McDonald Woods at … find are petals scattered on the ground, and you realize you have to wait another year. This is particularly true of species like bloodroot ( Sanguinaria canadensis ), whose blossoms only …
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… Native to Africa, black-eyed peas are a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the new year. The legumes had particular cultural significance among enslaved West Africans; to this day, black-eyed pea fritters are a popular street food in Senegal and other West African … others often include a black-eyed pea dish on their New Year’s Day tables. The recipe below is from chef Tsadakeeyah Emmanuel of Majani Catering, a vegetarian cuisine catering company based …
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… edged in red and cream. The lateral spines are relatively soft but the red terminal spine is stout and to be avoided. This hybrid is relatively small growing (about two foot in size) and has proven to be hardy down to at least 20 degrees F. Use in containers in cold climates for a landscape …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The marginal shield fern or marginal wood fern is native to the moist woodlands of eastern north America where it is found in shaded nooks around rocks and fallen trees. It has medium green leathery leaves and can grow to 2 feet in height with a similar spread. The marginal wood fern prefers humus-rich soil and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hay-scented fern is a non-flowering fern perennial. It gets its common name from its leaves, which smell like new … Though it prefers shade, it will tolerate full sun if kept constantly moist, and it will grow to a size of 2 feet high to 3 feet wide, quickly forming large colonies. In the fall it turns a delicate yellow. A native …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Shrub bush clover is an eastern Asian native shrub can grow to 10’ with a similar spread. It blooms on new wood in … with rose-purple flowers. Top growth may die back in the winter, but the roots are hardy to Zone 4. It can grow in full sun to part shade but absolutely needs good drainage. Once …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Examine the compositional techniques of today’s contemporary nature and landscape photographers to help find your photographic voice. Apply these ideas to your work through weekly class projects. Display your photographic vision through a portfolio created during the workshop. This course is designed for intermediate photographers. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress …
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… The Calandiva series of kalanchoes have been bred to sustain year-round flowering on compact, well-branched plants. This cultivar features single, dark red flowers. Like other succulents, it is best grown in full sun and in moderately dry soil to maintain a compact growth habit. Plants grown in partial sun to low light etiolate (stretch) …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… RUTGERS SCARLET™ Strawberry RUTGERS SCARLET™ is a strawberry series that produces in June and has been bred to be superior in flavor and productivity. Developed for use in Jersey-area but is suitable for use in the Chicago area. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
