… gardens. Zinnias are planted in nearly every one of our 27 display gardens. One of the best for cut flowers, 'Benary's Giant' (1,000 of them!) makes a big statement in the English Oak … Yellow Flame') Planted in the Enabling Garden, Double Zahara Fire ( Zinnia marylandica ) is part of the series that is powdery mildew-resistant. Zahara™ Coral Rose zinnia ( Zinnia … are a revelation for the front of the border, raised beds, containers, and even ground covers. This Mexican native is the go-to species for hot spots like sidewalk beds or that no-man's-land …
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… The Garden Vine Stop by the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden for refreshing healthy bites and fresh house-prepared juices. The Garden Vine offers an array of colorful ingredients picked straight off the vine. Open … Stop by the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden for refreshing healthy bites and fresh house-prepared …
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… Sonata Amaryllis Amaryllis Amaryllis ( Hippeastrum ) are probably the best-known bulb grown for forcing indoors in the winter months. In recent years, plant breeders have introduced dozens … and turn yellow. The plants will remain dormant for anywhere from one to three months. During this time, they require very little water (water approximately once a month). When you see new … dubium Star-of-Bethlehem Another beautiful—but less common—plant that provides winter cheer is Ornithogalum ‘Bethlehem’ , or Star-Of-Bethlehem. These bulbs produce a 1- to 1½-foot-tall …
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… 'The Netherlands' is actually a blend of three tulips assembled for the Garden by a wholesale bulb … has large scarlet blooms with a short stature. The broad wavy leaves are edged in yellow. It is intermixed with a white variety and the last to bloom will be pink. Tulip blends are popular …
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… to helping the plight of bees and other important pollinators . Many natives get the nod for their drought tolerance, low maintenance, and disease or pest resistance, as well as their … garden designs. And, native trees and shrubs offer nesting sites and food for many birds. What IS a native plant? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a native plant “is a plant … a geographic qualifier (that is, native to New England [for example]). Only plants found in this country before European settlement are considered to be native to the United States.” …
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… Q. My Ash tree is going to be taken down and I would like to replace it with another tree of similar ornamental … value as an Ash tree. In order to decide on a suitable replacement, first be sure to identify the characteristics that are most important to you in a replacement tree. For example, are you looking for a street tree or a tree for the back yard? Are you looking for a …
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… Q: We would like to give plants as gifts during the holidays but aren’t sure how to transport them. Do you have some tips for purchasing and transporting holiday plants? A: Flowering plants such as poinsettia, … trunk or allowed to sit in a cold car for any length of time. To unwrap a holiday plant, it is best to set the plant on a stable surface and carefully tear or cut the wrapper from the …
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… ship, and a home garden have in common? They all helped introduce invasive species that affect the Chicago area today. Although invasive species are almost always new to an area, it’s not a … their impact. Invasive species spread widely as they out-compete local native species for resources like food, water, light, and space, and can eventually damage entire landscapes. Introduced as a food source, garlic mustard ( Alliaria petiolata ) is now invasive in woodlands in the Chicago area and beyond. Most of the plants and animals …
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… bury the netting a few inches below the soil to prevent them from digging underneath. Garlic is a Gardener's Best Friend Deer and rodents are not fans of the allium family (garlic, onion), … overnight, then spray the solution on the leaves of your plants. Repeat once weekly. Looking for a stronger solution? Buy garlic oil concentrate at your local garden center to add to your … tie to your tomato cages, or tie loosely to your tomato plants. (Many people also recommend this method with slices of a very fragrant soap, but we prefer the all-organic garlic method.) …
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… Pole as far away from the sun as it will be all year, and we experience our shortest day. For the natural world, the Winter Solstice represents a moment of quiet and dormancy. After the … Southern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice happens on June 21. Feast of Juul (Yule): During this ancient feast day, fires from burning yule logs symbolized the power of the returning sun. … Key Sweden: The Feast of Juul was an ancient Scandinavian solstice tradition. Peru: Inti Raymi is Quechua for “sun festival,” an Incan tradition celebrated on June 24 just after the Southern …
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