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  • … is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter bark underneath, although this is … many gardening challenges such as drought, clay soil, and rocky soil, and is suitable for use in stabilizing eroded slopes. It is also useful as a screen or hedge and in native plant …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … placing it close to a door or patio where you can enjoy its fragrance. David Austin is famous for to bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat bloom, … and good air circulation. Also, all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … can enjoy the delightful fragrance of old rose and myrrh Rose breeder David Austin is famous for to bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat bloom, … and good air circulation. Also, all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Its breeder, David Austin, is famous for bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat bloom, … and good air circulation. Also, all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best bloom fertilize in spring and again mid-summer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … she will guide you through the wonders of early summer birding. On the walk, you will look for late-spring migrating birds as well as the year-round residents that we know and love. All levels are welcome. This walk is open to all and intended for members of the BIPOC community and Spanish-speakers. A map will be sent. Offered in …
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  • … Thanksgiving stuffing (and other dishes). Full sun and soils that don't remain moist for long periods are keys to its success in Chicago area gardens. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes throughout the ages in Europe to treat a variety of ailments. Recent …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … from the Latin febrifugia (fever reducer). During the Middle Ages it was also recommended for tonic, digestive, and emmenagogic (menstruation-provoking) properties. Modern medicine has … of feverfew was used to flavor ale before the use of hops was adopted. The native range for feverfew extends from the Balkans to the Caucasus region. Because of its folk-medicine …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant