… A stout barrel cactus from Argentina noted for brown to black thick recurved spines, dull green to blue green color barrel color and flowers …
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… Bred specifically for northern gardeners, this cultivar dies back to ground level each winter and then re-sprouts …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fertilize it periodically throughout the growing season with a formula created specifically for roses. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This cultivar is noted for it's slender and upright growth habit to 40' tall by 10' wide and evergreen grey-green …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. Can you suggest a remedy for African violets that don't bloom as often as they should? A. Many African violets will cut … not being met: bright light, warm and humid air with no drafts. If you have had these plants for some time, perhaps it is time to repot them. Although they do prefer to be slightly …
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… Q. I was away on vacation for several weeks and my houseplants were seriously overwatered. How can I tell if they have … of time the roots were waterlogged and how much of the entire root mass was affected. To check for damage, remove each plant from its pot and check the condition of the roots. Healthy roots …
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… Q. Please advise on the correct time and procedure for dividing iris. A. If you want to divide bearded iris, do so after it flowers, but before … clump with a sharp shovel and then separating the clump into as many sections as you want. For an established clump, this might require a pruning saw. Replant the sections in full sun at …
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… Q: Is there anything I should do now to prepare my roses for winter? A: Discontinue the fertilization of roses by the first week of August, approximately. Without supplemental fertilization, the plants will begin to shut down for the summer and will begin the process of storing nutrients to best survive the harshness of …
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… systems during the summer or school year? Please join the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm staff for our annual facilitator training. We will discuss incorporating standards for social and emotional learning, giving feedback to students, and common challenges faced in …
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… Q. Do you have any gardening gift ideas for Father’s Day? A. Unusual gift ideas are sometimes especially hard for the men in our lives. How about celebrating Father’s Day with a rare opportunity to canoe on …
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