… Thanksgiving stuffing (and other dishes). Full sun and soils that don't remain moist for long periods are keys to its success in Chicago area gardens. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes throughout the ages in Europe to treat a variety of ailments. Recent …
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… morning light presents particular photographic challenges. Learn how to compose and meter for these unique light levels. The Schools CEUs= 4 hours, FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified …
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… appear in midsummer and provide a bold statement in the back area of the garden. Easy to care for, its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. …
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… baby's breath cover the mounded green foliage in mid-summer. Easy perennial or container plant for full sun and well drained soils. The flowers are a strong pollinator insect attractant. …
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… larger cousins, it requires a distinct cooling period in fall in order to set the flower buds for winter blooms. …
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… flowers from mid-summer into early fall. The size and number of flowers makes it a good choice for window boxes and containers in full sun when kept moderately moist. …
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… from July to September on this 3.5-foot tall cultivar. The long-stemmed flowers are ideal for cutting, and the shorter statured plant rarely needs staking. Plant this dahlia in full sun …
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… Huge dinner plate sized flowers feature bright red petals with a yellow base making for a show stopping display. Plant in full sun in moisture retentive well drained soils and stake …
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… are featured in summer into early fall on this hardy perennial. This genus has a reputation for escaping cultivation and invading natural areas and should be grown in a container and …
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… Grow in full sun, well drained soils and provide iron chelate in high pH soils to correct for micronutrient deficiencies. The bright red flowers attract a number of different pollinators. …
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