… a little journey with doorways, halls and outdoor rooms? Even the smallest garden can benefit from thinking inside the box. Think of your garden as an extension of your home. Indoors, there … Let’s explore. Arbor Arbors are structures that act as doorways. They are generally made from wood, metal, brick, stone, plastic, or a combination of materials. The top may be flat or … or square open structure with a solid roof. Unlike the pergola, it provides some protection from the elements and provides shade. A ramada may be used over an outdoor kitchen to protect the …
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… of the mustard family (Brassicaceae), along with broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. From obscurity to obsession: kale’s gone from hard-to-find to not only a must-have in gardens, but also on menus. This powerhouse plant … and potassium), as well as the phyto-chemicals that provide a wide range of health benefits, from lowering cholesterol to fighting cancer. It also contains the highest anti-oxidant …
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… To promote a second, late-summer flower show, cut back, shear, or remove flower spikes from the following early blooming perennials: catmint, geraniums, salvia, and delphiniums. … soft-stemmed vines to their supports. Make note of empty spots in borders that might benefit from planting summer-flowering bulbs next year. Seeds of perennials can be sown directly into the … are correctly identified. Many, like aphids, will go away with a strong stream of water from a hose. Aphids have many natural enemies and are rarely cause for harsh pesticides. When in …
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… for holiday decorations? Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants from Europe led to the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and other evergreen … for later use. Colorful shrub material such as red twig dogwood stems or weeping branches from willows or ninebarks can be placed in vases for color and/or shape interest. Dried tall … for rosemary stems (an outdoor annual in Chicago’s climate) or dried fronds and seedheads from dill or fennel, which are both interesting and lightly fragrant. …
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… need to harvest pumpkins before heavy frosts. A sharp knife should be used to cut the pumpkin from the vine, leaving approximately 4 inches of stem on the fruit. Using a sharp knife or pruners to remove fruit will prevent stems from splitting; leaving part of the stem attached will keep the pumpkin fresh longer. After … were planted too late in the season. Before a heavy frost, youwill need to remove the pumpkins from the vines. Dry the pumpkins thoroughly and place them in a warm area with daytime …
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… featuring branching erect stems and showy white, pea-like flowers that bloom on 30-inch stems from May to June. This species is distinguished from the other white native false indigo, Baptisia leucantha , by its large stipules at the base … pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials …
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… (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature … the plant through dry periods. Other varieties are monopodial, meaning upward growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can make …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature … the plant through dry periods. Other varieties are monopodial, meaning upward growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can make …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots—meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature … the plant through dry periods. Other varieties are monopodial, meaning upward growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can make …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots—meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature … the plant through dry periods. Other varieties are monopodial, meaning upward growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can make …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
