… roses. It can be trained to a container, a specimen, a hedge, or a climber. This award winner is from David Austin, the breeder dedicated to combining the shapes and scents of old-fashioned … Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Foliage is disease resistant, but no rose is disease-proof. Spraying against fungal problems may be a good idea if you can't give it full …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Nymphaea odorata ssp. tuberosa is a subspecies of the American white waterlily with a more limited range than the species, found in the central United States to Eastern Canada. It is not as fragrant, and the undersides of the leaves are green, not purple. Waterlilies are … the end of a long lax stem floating just above the water surface. In the center of each flower is a cluster of showy stamens. Waterlilies have been cultivated since at least 2000 B.C. and are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The yellow-green foliage mottled in dark green is attractive year round. In spring, and again in fall, spikes of exotic lady-slipper shaped … typically need a slight rest period when the moistening of the well drained potting media is diminished slightly, air humidity and temperatures drop slightly. The appearance of new growth … of the media accompanied by a rise in humidity and temperature. Bright, indirect light is preferred. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… strong, thick stems covered with large palmate toothed leaves with five lobes. Each leaflet is about five inches long by two inches wide. In fall, the leaves turn a beautiful crimson. The … for poison ivy, but remember –poison ivy has leaves of three. Its best use in the garden is to cover a semi-shady slope or a sturdy fence. It can climb walls, hanging on with its tendrils, but the more delicate Boston ivy would be a better choice. It is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ever been to Norway in the winter? It is bone-chilling cold and dark...and everyone is outside, even when temperatures are below zero. Norwegians call that optimistic outlook … winter mindset plays out. #friluftsliv Instagram Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), is all about enjoying nature and the outdoors, no matter the weather. We think it’s time to be …
Type: Blog
… others often include a black-eyed pea dish on their New Year’s Day tables. The recipe below is from chef Tsadakeeyah Emmanuel of Majani Catering, a vegetarian cuisine catering company based on the south side of Chicago. Majani Catering is rooted in the plant-based cuisine of the African diaspora. Garlicky Black-Eyed Pea Fritters … the ingredients together. Scrape down the sides and let the processor run until the batter is smooth in consistency. Add olive oil as needed to thin out the mixture to a thick batter. If …
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… a year ago and was just waiting for the perfect moment to use it,” Wendy shared. “Its story is so fascinating as it helps preserve the languages and cultural heritage of South Asia. It’s … with the orchid designs inspired by traditional Indian block printing.” The font Wendy chose is from The Typecraft Initiative, a nonprofit organization founded by Ishan Khosla in 2012. … typefaces inspired by India’s rich traditions in tribal art and handmade crafts. Each typeface is not only a piece of art but also a livelihood for the craftspeople involved in its creation. …
Type: Blog
… year, they will be ready to harvest in October. The most obvious way to determine if a pumpkin is ripe is when it loses its green color and turns a solid-orange color (with the exception of non-orange … on the variety grown. Harvest non-orange pumpkins whenthey are a consistent color and the rind is hard. The perfect time to do this is when the vines cease growing and turn limp, usually after …
Type: Plant Info
… Sunny Morning false indigo is a Chicagoland Grows selection. Chicagoland Grows is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum, and the … on gray-tinted stems nicely displayed above the medium- to dark-green foliage . Sunny Morning is part of the Prairieblues False Indigo Series. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… freedom from pests and diseases, and their large and showy flowers. Dahlia 'September Morn' is a delightful combination of rose color in the center shading to orange, pink, and yellow on the longer petals. Flower size ranges from 4 to 6 inches across, and the shape is classified by the American Dahlia Society as formal decorative. Great in arrangements. Plant … buds don't start to open until after the longest day of summer has passed. September Morn is among the earliest to begin flowering every year. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago area, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
