… from lavender blue to white and thrives in full sun. A North American native, this species is a great choice for locations that experience hot humid summers. It dislikes heavy, wet winter soils, so planting on a slight mound in the garden is recommended. A pollinator magnet for both birds and insects. The basal foliage retains a …
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… wide) that blooms with fine-petaled raspberry-pink flowers from late summer into fall. It is tolerant of wet conditions and is mildew resistant. Pinch back until 4th of July. This will produce denser and more compact …
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… 8- to 10-inch blue-gray leaves that are finely dissected and resemble columbine. The plant is striking even when not in bloom, and in midsummer upright stems emerge with puffy, lemon-yellow flower clusters. It is a large plant, but it has fine-textured features. This mounded plant with tall fowering stems …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pyramidal American arborvitae is a fast-growing, narrow pyramidal evergreen with bright green, soft-textured foliage that … to 25 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide, making it an ideal hedge or privacy screen. The foliage is susceptible to winter burn and the plant requires regular watering, especially in the heat of …
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… New! Similar to potatoes, yuca, also known as cassava root, is a star ingredient because of its versatility. Yuca con mojo is a flavor-packed side dish that uses garlic, citrus, and olive oil to make a mouthwatering …
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… bicolored flowers are set against darker colored bracts on this nonhardy salvia, which is typically used as a bedding plant in Chicago area gardens. Well-branched and compact, this heat and humidity tolerant Salvia cultivar is a great selection for gardeners looking for 'easy keepers' for their annual display. The …
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… This is a heirloom cultivar. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This blackberry is thornless. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This blackberry is thornless. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Lynne performed in jazz operas in Europe; her own one-woman show “A Great Big Diva;” and is a featured vocalist with Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues. Lynne has traveled the world with her … works at numerous Live lit shows in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Moscow, and Paris. Because she is a popular entertainer in Chicago, she has honed her storytelling skills with every song. Lynne is a 3Arts Make a Wave Artist and is currently enjoying being artist-in-residence at the Raue …
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