… 'Indian Summer'), a cultivar derived from native North American species. Butterflies love to visit the flowers for their nectar, while various seed-eating songbirds flock to the dried flower heads for ripe seeds in fall. Plant this one in full sun, and water only enough to establish the plant …
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… May, as they fly north, and then again in fall, as they fly south. To encourage these birds to visit your garden in both seasons, and possibly even nest there, you should plant the flowers … hummingbirds find their favorite plants in your garden, they will spend days there foraging for food. In early May, before many annuals are in full bloom, gardeners can establish specific hummingbird feeders. The birds will also visit trees or shrubs that flower early in the season and can often be seen perching high in …
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… Kris Jarantoski Campus The July 2014 groundbreaking for a new tree nursery on the Kris Jarantoski Campus. Donate Maintaining and redefining … part of the Garden, little known by the public, into a major destination. LONG-TERM PLANS AIM FOR DRAMATIC EXPANSION OF GREENHOUSES AND NURSERY About 250,000 plants—annuals, perennials, … from its current 18,000 square feet to more than 55,000 square feet. The structures will have 26 climate-controlled zones compared to the 11 currently in place, and the new outdoor nursery …
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… online and in person throughout the state of Illinois. To find a course near you, please visit the Local Master Gardener Programs information page. For information on other training dates and sites, check the University of Illinois Extension … online and in person throughout the state of Illinois. To find a course near you, please visit the Local Master Gardener Programs information page. For information on other training …
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… and taking photographs; document challenges and successes, problems, tasks, and ideas for next year. Make a list of the plants that worked and should be planted again. Bring in twigs, nuts, berries, and seedheads to dry for fall decorations or winter wreath making . Gather the stems into bunches, and secure them with a rubber band. Hang the bunches for several weeks to dry in a warm spot (but out of direct sun). Harvest herbs to dry, freeze, or …
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… more comfortable with the idea of edible flowers. But how—aside from sugar-candied flowers for bakers—do you use them? We asked horticulturist Nancy Clifton, who brought five really fresh … plate, dot white sweet alyssum among the greens, and trade the traditional sprig of parsley for blooming sage and rosemary. Nasturtium or chive flowers make a lovely pink vinegar. For a fruitier flavor, pour white vinegar over 1 cup of gently washed fresh raspberries. 2. …
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… Foxx (left) participates in seed collection in southeastern Utah. “We often evaluate plants for the way they look above ground, but I think we have to look below ground as well,” she said. … the growth chamber “Some of our activities are exacerbating the conditions [that are favorable for invasive plants]. We need to make sure that we have forage for the wildlife and the plants themselves, because they are important to us for different …
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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 … of frilly petals. Most commonly found are the large, red cultivars such as ‘Red Lion’, but for a unique holiday plant, look for some of the less-common varieties such as ‘Amalfi’ (a smaller pink variety), ‘Zombie’ (a …
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… Lenhardt Library Collections General Collection The general collection is for staff, members, and visitors and contains books and journals on subjects such as botany, … e-books. Youth Collection The youth collection supports early literacy and contains books for toddlers through young adults. The books support story time, summer reading, and drop-in library programs. Educational toys, games, and puzzles are for use in the library. More than 1,000 items—including board books and foreign-language books in …
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