… hybrid of Phlox maculata. It is mildew resistant and hardy in zones 4 -8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties. …
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… for holiday decorations? A: 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. Please email …
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… pressure grips with triggers are available to distribute water in a variety of ways that range from full stream to fine mist sprays. Drip irrigation hoses or tubing emit water directly … shrubs, vegetable beds and even certain containers. Drip irrigation eliminates water waste from evaporation or wind and can be quite beneficial during times of drought and high … be taken not to overwater. Gardeners with in-ground sprinkling systems should be discouraged from irrigating several times per week, with the exception of annuals, containers, annual …
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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 …
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… Garden to the next level.” A surprising outcome of this new system has been in the messages from the emergent plants themselves. The smart garden system went live in January, and detected … us,” said senior horticulturist, Davina Bowman. “It was like knowing your child is waking up from a nap! We can go and take care of the plants right away and know they will look good for our … the Garden. Each morning, the supervisors check in with Hal-lie and get a download of messages from the plants in their gardens and a list of chores. This saves the step of walking through the …
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… beds and baskets. Grown for its vibrant flashes of foliage, which span the color spectrum from yellow and chartreuse to burgundy and purple, coleus is enjoying a revival from its earlier years as a popular Victorian houseplant. The reasons for the current rage center … of coleus that are quite sun and heat tolerant. Newer, sun-loving strains were selected from plants growing in Indonesia and have been tested in Florida, Texas, and Georgia for their …
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… Learn more about the genus Syringa. The species ranges from small shrubs to medium-sized trees. The beautiful flowers are generally fragrant, and plants …
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… Explore the flavors of the Middle East at this demonstration cooking class featuring recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s Jerusalem. Enjoy a light lunch showcasing exotic yet …
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… visitors got a close up look at their intricate architecture. We are thrilled that a video from Magnified won a Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award for Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Lighting. …
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… Environmental stewardship means striving to ensure equal protection from environmental and health hazards for all. Spend two days learning how to connect students to …
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