… as the snow melts, before winter finally retreats. These are perfect wherever you want color in very early spring—ideal when planted in rock gardens, tucked between perennials in the border or under trees and shrubs, or interplanted in ground covers. The bulbs are good for …
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… like candelabra above the 4-foot mound of blue-green foliage on this Midwestern native. Plant in full sun in moderately well-drained soils and protect young growth from rabbits and deer. The seed pods are often used in dried flower decorations in fall. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or …
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… green leaves. Bright light, high humidity, and very well-drained soils are the keys to success in growing this orchid. This species is known for producing large clumps over time, resulting in tremendous floral displays. This species grows on trees, boulders or cliffs all along the east coast of tropical Australia and in a band following the Tropic of Capricorn in the Far East. The orchid family consists of a …
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… leaves and last for weeks on this orchid. Moth orchids are among the easiest to re-flower in following years. Select a windowsill location with bright sunlight in winter, dappled sunlight in summer, and water only enough to keep the large fleshy roots moist. Low levels of foliar feed …
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… The deep green leaves banded in silver are attractive throughout the year. Large pink moth orchid flowers are produced from mid winter through early spring in long sprays. This species adapts well to the lower light levels, humidity and temperatures found in Chicago area homes; growing well on windowsills or under grow lights. This native of the …
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… Introduced in 2002, the hybrid orchid Phalaenopsis Sogo ‘Yen Lin’ produces multiple branches of vibrant, … speckled near the centers. The flowers measure 1½ to 2 inches on stems that reach 12 inches in height. A hybrid of Sogo 'Vivien’ × Sogo 'Berry', this miniature Phalaenopsis thrives in medium to high light and warm temperatures. Its compact size makes it a very popular choice …
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… part of the joy of spring is heading out to the forest preserves and seeing the wildflowers in bloom. But for Susanne Masi, a plant conservationist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, the … the past year. This information will help to maintain their numbers and ensure their survival in the wild. She is assisted by more than 100 volunteers in a monitoring program called Plants of Concern, a joint program coordinated by the Chicago …
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… Eight Great Moments in Rose History Many of the 5,000 plants in the Krasberg Rose Garden have interesting and even historic stories about their origins, … disease-resistant, carefree, generally five-petaled, and often offer up large, juicy rose hips in the fall. Ancient and storied, Rosa gallica was first famous as the medicinal “apothecary’s …
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… Presenters will focus on native pollinators, bees and climate change, supporting pollinators in gardens and other natural areas, supporting bees in urban areas, and current pollinator conservation efforts. Attendees choose from three hands-on workshops related to creating pollinator habitat in your yard or neighborhood park. Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center …
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… landscape border. The outstanding feature of common smokebush is its late-summer "smokiness." In early summer, the five-petaled yellow flowers, 1/8 inch in diameter, are rather inconspicuous. Peak show is later in summer when the long hairs on the flower stalks change color to a smoky pink or purple. It is …
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