… This perennial native to the Midwest grows to a height of 6 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has purple and lavender …
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… American hybrid grape ( Vitis 'Beta') vines are loaded with fruit in the small fruits and grapes area adjacent to the orchard. American grape can …
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… Extra doubled lilac pink flowers with darker eyes are produced in summer on plants that mature at 2 feet in height. The flowers …
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… at the prospect of a few dormant months. Gardening in Chicago can be a frenzied few months with so many plants to grow and just not enough time to grow them. Even when days shorten and … applied at this time might help. Late fall is an ideal time to fertilize your lawn, especially with an organic source of nitrogen. This helps the lawn retain a more attractive color throughout … whichever comes first. Prune rose canes to knee height, mound the base of the rosebush with 12 inches of lightweight compost, and cover the rosebush with shredded leaves. Any long …
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… looking for an easy way to help the planet? Consider composting your food waste. Composting with worms, also known as “vermicomposting,” can be an easy and fun project for your whole family … variations and much more information than you need to get started. Below are simple directions with minimal explanation so you can set up a worm bin with easily obtainable materials. Part 2 blog post will provide directions for regular …
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… Australia, this small flowered species produces spikes of up to 15 light lavender flowers with darker markings on their lips. In the wild it prefers to grow on exposed rock outcroppings … a relatively shallow root system. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate, or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
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… ( Epidendrum 'Neon Valley') is a small, bright-orange-flowered orchid of the Epidendrum genus with a yellow blush to the lip. Tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, epidendrum … and maximum flower production. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
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… The small, pure yellow Gower Ramsey dancing lady orchid ( Oncidium Gower Ramsey), with long, arching flowering stems comes into flower in midwinter in the Chicago area. Dancing … of genes in flower development. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate, or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
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… humidity, warm temperatures and very well drained potting media. In summer weekly fertilize with a dilute solution of foliar feed to build up enough stored energy to support the production of flowers in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… warm temperatures and well drained potting media. Move outdoors in summer and fertilize weekly with a dilute foliar feed to build up energy for the flowering cycle in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
