… Delicate pink flower buds open to pure white flowers on short stalks above the white, spotted foliage. 'Sissinghurst White' is an ideal plant for shaded locations with moist soil and cool summer temperatures. Trim back the foliage in late summer to remove tattered leaves, and rejuvenate the contrast between the white spots on the green …
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… New! Explore techniques to make a classic lime-cured Mexican ceviche. Learn how to “cook” the fish with citrus juice—the acid breaks down the proteins, much like heat does, so it becomes firm and opaque. Add fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs and chill for a light and savory dish. Hector Pérez, founder/owner, HungryMinds ITW Kitchen 3, Learning …
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… Cupcake™ miniature rose ( Rosa 'Spicup') grows up to 18 inches high with full sun and moderate soil conditions. From mid-June through mid-October, … produces lightly fragrant, pale pink blooms. Plant this miniature rose in full sun and provide for space around the plants to encourage good air movement—an important aspect of disease prevention in roses. …
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… Create a flavorful and fragrant herb container garden for your home. Learn how to select the right herbs, understand their growing needs, and design … a beautiful and functional container. You will leave with an herb container and the knowledge to keep it thriving at home. All supplies included. Jacob Emrick, horticulturist, Chicago …
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… architecture. We are thrilled that a video from Magnified won a Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award for Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Lighting. Award winners are Red Clark, Robin Carlson, Johanna Hutchins, Wendy Griffiths, …
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… paw paws, grapes, kiwis and more. Visitors can obtain information on growing fruit. Shop for apples, cider and more. Feature: Burnstein Hall *The Midwest Fruit Explorers will be sharing … Hall with the Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale and Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Bulb Sale for the weekend. …
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… Discover many hardy shrubs suitable for our landscape beyond the 65 shrubs explored in the Deciduous Flowering Shrubs course. You … cultural information, aesthetic qualities, and landscape uses will be emphasized. Dress for the weather. Prerequisite: Botany 1 suggested. The School’s CEUs=14 hours OPC elective …
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… grows on the sides of ravines and streams where the arching stems present the flowers for pollinators flying along the waterways searching for nectar; it requires continually moist yet well-drained soils. Unfortunately, rabbits and deer …
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… amaryllis does not use energy producing seeds. Place in a sunny window and allow the foliage to develop. The foliage is producing energy that will be stored in the bulb and used to fuel the next bloom cycle. Place outdoors in a spot that has morning sun and afternoon shade … Once the leaves have browned completely, remove them and place the bulb in a cool, dark area for two to four months. After the rest period, water your amaryllis bulb and place it in a warm, …
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… it appears that some of them are very crowded. Should I divide them now? A: The correct time to divide perennials depends on the type of plant. Some perennials, such as bugleweed (Ajuga) and tickseed (Coreopsis), may benefit from frequent division every one to three years. Others, such as peony (Paeonia) and plantain lily (Hosta) may require division … in late summer or early fall. If you divide them before they bloom, you may sacrifice blooms for that year. Transplanting earlier in the year allows plants to become established before cold …
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