… It is hard not to be enamored by the incredible flowering diversity at the Chicago Botanic Garden … and phlox, overlapping with the early summer blooms such as echinacea and milkweed, there is an overabundance of blooms, making it a joyful month to visit our gardens. It would be easy to … form and expression speaks to the almost universal appeal of flowers. Yet the beauty of blooms is not directed at us. These colors, displays, and scents we love are perfectly designed to allow …
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… in the summer. This allows them to mature in the cooler, shorter days of autumn.” Timing is Everything The brassicas need about 70 to 80 days to mature for fall harvest. “Brussels … for a fall harvest can be a little tricky. When gardeners plant in spring, the daylight is growing longer by the week and the weather and the soil become warmer. But, after the summer … lower in the sky. The nights also grow cooler. Because of that, plants often need more time to get to the harvesting stage than when they’re grown in the spring. “The key is knowing when to …
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… developed for people’s gardens. My favorite, sweet black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) , is a native species of moist to wet prairies and woodland edges. Although the flowers are very similar, the familiar common black-eyed Susan is a short (about 1 – 2 feet), often annual or biennial with simple leaves, whereas sweet black-eyed Susan is a … or ray) of an individual flower called a ray or ligulate flower. I know this is hard to get your head around, since the entire heads of many tiny flowers are arranged in a way that …
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… Summer-blooming lavender is everywhere these days—in botanical cocktails, in aromatherapy mists, on fruit salads. The … deep breath, and see if you can spot the fragrant lavender. The scent of memory Yes, lavender is calming. But it might work in a different way than you think. Smell is connected deeply to … the smell with calm. Lavender Cookies Yield: 4 dozen Cream together: ½ cup butter and 1 cup sugar Add: 2 eggs 1 tsp. crushed lavender flowers 1½ cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. … sugar 5½ tsp. water 6½ tsp. rosewater Recipe courtesy of The Spice House, thespicehouse.com …
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Q: Some of my perennials that bloomed in late spring and early summer were beautiful! Will they bloom again? A: Many perennials can be encouraged to rebloom by selectively pruning after a plant's initial flush of blooms. Perennials such as Tickseed (Coreopsis) will bloom all summer with continual deadheading of the spent flower and stem. Removing the flowering spikes of Blazing Star or Gayfeather …
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… Nature Preschool Registration and Cancellation Policies CANCELLATION POLICY FOR 2025 – 26 Please notify Ann Halley of your withdrawal by July 1, 2025, via email at Click here to show mail address . After July 1, tuition payments will not … by the Garden due to low enrollment will be fully refunded. Registration Preregistration is required. Register online. Credit card payment is required for online registration. Checks or …
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… In these disorienting times, there’s a growing movement to embrace such pursuits as a way to get centered, to lead a more simple, slower life. It has been called #cottagecore, but really it is more than that. It’s a throwback to a rustic aesthetic. That could mean thrifting, DIY, or … crafts, plant-based meals...we had you at plants, right? Below are some quick ideas on how to get back to basics. So roll up the sleeves of your homespun shirt and get glowin’: Forget the …
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… may have elevated the rose to star status with his line, “Of all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.” But what is it about dahlias that has attracted so many fans and admirers? In our effort to describe the … Society, all rights reserved. Other members cited the unique features of dahlias. There are 1,500-plus named varieties, with names like Prince Charming, Blondee, Cutie Patootie, and Diva. …
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… September 27 – October 13, 2019 Joutras Gallery Opening reception: Thursday, September 26, 6 - 8 p.m., Joutras Gallery Join us for Focusing on Nature , our annual exhibition of nature … September 27 – October 13, 2019 Joutras Gallery Opening reception: Thursday, September 26, 6 - 8 p.m., Joutras Gallery Join us for Focusing on Nature , our annual exhibition of nature …
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