… lettuce, and radishes. Any of the mesclun mix or cut-and-come-again lettuces can be harvested to a few inches three separate times before the plants have exhausted themselves. Harvest mature … Remove flowers of June-bearing strawberries as soon as they appear. This is necessary just for the first growing season. The plants will now develop a stronger root system. Remove flowers … as soon as they appear. Flowers that develop after July 1 can be left on the plants to set fruit for later in the season. …
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… on the underside and backward-curving spines along the edges. The stunning flowers can last for months, making this one of the most popular bromeliads for the home. It should be planted in … potting soil with its central cup filled with fresh water, where it will thrive in indirect to moderate light in temperatures above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Native to Mexico through South America, bromeliads are epiphytic (growing on trees) plants whose name …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Raspberry Wine beebalm grows to about 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. As part of a multi-year evaluation of beebalms held at the Chicago Botanic … beebalm was found to have 2-inch vivid purple-red blossoms covering 80% to 100% of the plant for about 6 weeks from early to mid summer. It had good mildew resistance, and while some winter …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… should I fertilize the roots of my trees and shrubs? A: As a general rule, it is not necessary to use synthetic fertilizers for trees and shrubs unless the plants exhibit a nutrient deficiency. Good soil nutrition and a … such as leaf mulch, placed around your trees and shrubs on a yearly basis should be sufficient for good plant health. …
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… "Blackmoor's Beauty" and "Mournful Widow". Under any name, in any age, it is a striking annual for incorporation among perennials or for use in annual displays. Full sun and average soils are keys to success. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pâte à choux is a classic French dough that puffs up using nothing but steam. Learn to prepare, pipe, bake, fry, and fill the choux dough for elegant éclairs, airy cream puffs, cheesy gougères, and crisp French crullers. You will also pick up pro tips for storing and serving these impressive treats. Karianne Souslby, executive pastry chef, The …
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… Q: Should I cut back my perennials to prepare them for winter? If so, when? A: Cutting back perennials in the fall can be confusing because there are different reasons to cut plants back or leave them standing. Perennials such as prickly pear cactus ( Opuntia …
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… Ash Tree Alternatives Looking for a replacement for an ailing ash tree? Dr. Andrew C. Bell, curator of woody plants, offers … Grows ® introductions. Use the new GardenGuide app (available at chicagobotanic.org/app ) to locate these trees within the Garden and to learn more about them. Accolade ™ elm ( Ulmus 'Morton') Named by the Society of Municipal …
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… of the aboveground plant community. However, this approach misses an important component to plant growth: the belowground system and its capacity to support productive ecosystems. The concept of soil quality includes assessment of soil … to improve adaptive management practices. Our studies are undertaken on a series of space for time restoration series known as the '100 Sites for 100 Years' project. This series comprises …
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… As gardeners use the winter months for much-needed planning, they might want to consider the delicious bramble and berry plants. … are either summer-bearing or everbearing. Even in Chicago, where the temperature can drop to minus 25 degrees Fahrenheit, these shrubs are still hardy; and naturalistic gardeners choose …
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