… (SENA) program. She also collaborates with other staff in the Garden’s Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action, as well as staff and programs throughout the Garden, … the Garden, she was Director of Land Stewardship with Lake Forest Open Lands, responsible for managing their land stewardship program. This included overseeing restoration, infrastructure …
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… 5:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Free; usual parking fees apply Click here to register in advance for this free program. Online registration for this program closes on March 24 at noon (if not sold out already). Walk-in program …
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… your turf begins to brown and lifts easily off the ground. Minor damage is usually not cause for treatment. Pull back turf and check for white, C-shaped larvae with black heads. If more than 10 to 12 grubs are present in a square …
Type: Plant Info
… tomatoes causes them to lose their flavor. Store in a cool, 60- to 70-degree room for a few days. Begin to harvest late-season squash and early pumpkins. Full-sized pumpkins need … Remove diseased plants immediately as well as those that have finished their growth cycle for the year. Compost only healthy plant material. …
Type: Plant Info
… summers outside should be monitored in the event of a premature frost. Check plants carefully for any sign of insect or disease before bringing them indoors. Gradually reintroduce these … back all foliage, whether it is yellow or green, and set bulb on its side in a cool, dark room for several months until new growth appears. To create a winter herb garden, dig up selected …
Type: Plant Info
… This grand superba-type cane was developed by Paul Lee in 1973. A tender perennial grown for its colorful flowers and foliage, the plant's angel wing-like leaves appear even more … Bush lily makes a spectacular indoor plant, due to its tolerance of low light levels and need for little to no water during the winter. Although it is one of those rare plants that actually …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers at each node. Plant this bluebeard in full sun and in sandy, well-drained soil for best long-term survival in the Chicago region, where they don’t do well in heavy clay soil in … known by outperforming its parent (basically smothered it). The specific epithet (fancy word for species name) celebrates the city of Clandon ( clandonensis translating into "from the city …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the dark purple lip on this Cattleya orchid with the famous scent. Cattleyas are challenging for homeowners, unless they can be placed under high-quality grow lamps in the winter months. … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… appear in winter on this cattleya orchid hybrid. Cattleyas and their relatives are challenging for homeowners unless they have high quality grow lamps available and the ability to maintain … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… orchid flowers on each flowering stem appear in winter. Cattleya orchids are challenging for Chicago area gardeners to grow, requiring high quality grow lamps and high humidity in … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
