… thrive in moderately rich, well drained soils in full sun. This cultivar is not only a delight to have on the dinner table but also a feast for the eyes in the garden. …
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… and flowers are both fragrant. Pollinators, like bees and butterflies are highly attracted to the scent and shapes of the flowers for a great display come mid-summer. …
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… Greater Catmint ‘Elfin Purple’ is a low-growing mounding perennial native to Southeastern Europe through Iran. It has aromatic leaves and purple flowers, blooming from May through August. Growing, 12 inches tall, it is well-suited as a ground cover for the front of the border and the rock garden or use in containers. …
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… and pink. This series is more floriferous than traditional echinacea. It is great addition to the garden beds or large containers for a bright summer display. It has excellent landscape performance and winter hardiness. …
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… family. It blooms in late summer with small white-lavender flowers. It can grow in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, fertile soils. Useful as groundcover for controlling erosion, it naturalizes by rhizomes and can become aggressive. …
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… appear near mid-summer among the dark green, almost black, linear shaped leaves. This slow to spread groundcover is not winter hardy in most Chicago gardens, unfortunately. Tolerates shade and drought, once established. In tropical gardens it is frequently used as a substitute for lawn grasses. …
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… without sacrificing flavor with three fresh, one-skillet, spring dinners. You will learn to prepare a vibrant vegetarian green shakshuka, creamy chicken Alfredo pasta, and seared salmon with Swiss chard and radishes—simple, seasonal meals ideal for busy weeknights. Emily Paster, cookbook author and blogger ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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… in moderately moist and fertile soils. Unfortunately, the lily-flowered tulips are not known for their ability to naturalize in Chicago-area gardens; protect it from rabbits and deer. …
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… Explore the best spots at the Chicago Botanic Garden to locate late-winter bird residents and the early migrants of spring. Later walks in May will occur during peak warbler migration. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have them. Alan Anderson, Chicago …
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… Explore the best spots at the Chicago Botanic Garden to locate late-winter bird residents and the early migrants of spring. Later walks in May will occur during peak warbler migration. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have them. Alan Anderson, Chicago …
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