… bloom times. An abundance of blooms sit atop red stems with rich green foliage. Perfect for borders and cutting gardens. Although hardy to a zone 6, it may survive Chicago winters in …
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… small globe shaped pine has attractively arranged rich green needles 2" long and is excellent for rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3 and prefers full sun with moderate moisture. …
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… a good accent shrub or border planting. It is easily pruned to topiary form or small size for dwarf gardens. …
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… and absolutely cover the succulent green foliage during the heat of summer. A great choice for sunny areas that have a tendency to dry out frequently. Plant in full sun, very well drained …
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… perennial from Australia by season's end. The papery colorful bracts are often mistaken for petals. Plant this perennial in full sun and in average to dry soil. The flower heads are …
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… (petals) that can withstand spring winds and rain, down to charming 4-inch miniatures perfect for rock gardens or containers. Colors extend well beyond yellow and white to shades approaching … to three to four times the height of the bulb, measuring from the bottom of the planting hole. For backyard gardens, create clusters of five to seven or nine bulbs per group, leaving 3 inches … produce vigorous growth the following spring. Narcissus are insect-and disease-resistant and, for those who garden with wildlife watching, they are of no interest to deer, rabbits, and other …
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… Ananas comosus . Native to South America The pineapple plant was cultivated by local people for hundreds of years before colonialism and the age of exploration transported it to China, the … Hawaii, where it became synonymous with the islands' image. The Victorians, in their zeal for collecting exotic plants, grew pineapple "under glass," furthering its reputation as a … help of steam boilers, which raised the temperature and humidity to the high levels necessary for good growth. Ananas A member of the bromeliad family, Ananas is a diverse group of more than …
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… meaning into that name: Cyprus was the sacred island of Venus’s birth, pedilon is the word for slipper, and calceolus means little shoe. The lady’s slipper orchid is native to a broad … swept through Britain in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries not only raised demand for the exotic plants of the world but also took a toll on the native plants of the English … collected and sent to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where a conservation program was put into place. Eventually, the difficult-to-germinate seeds germinated. Seedlings, which take five to ten …
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… some of the annual operating costs of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest programs for youth and adults, government grants and the generosity of foundation, corporate, and … some of the annual operating costs of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest programs for youth and adults, government grants and the generosity of foundation, corporate, and …
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… your yoga practice and would like to learn more ways to build a healthy lifestyle, join us for this fun and informative class. Please bring pen and notebook. Gary Gran, Whole Journey …
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