… this one in the fall, in well- drained, moisture-retentive soils and in full sun; protect it from squirrels and chipmunks. Protection can be as simple as inter-planting with ornamental …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Baldwin's or western ironweed is native to the western parts of the eastern US from Minnesota down to Texas, where it thrives in the drier soils of the Great Plains. It bears …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This evergreen ground cover grows to a height of 6” and will spread to 18”. It blooms from May through June with burgundy flowers rather than the lavender-blue of the straight …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with other participants, and the walk ends with a tea ceremony with tea plants foraged from the land. Walks are very slow and usually cover less than half a mile in the three-hour time … with other participants, and the walk ends with a tea ceremony with tea plants foraged from the land. Walks are very slow and usually cover less than half a mile in the three-hour time …
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… not the envy of designers. It’s no wonder that more architects are adapting design principles from the natural world. It’s a growing trend called biomimetics . Whether it’s a bird’s nest, a … to capture life-sustaining rays. But we had no idea they were so polite about it. A 2024 study from Tel Aviv University found that sunflowers growing together exhibited a “dancing” behavior, … fiery red orchid, which they named D. lancilabium . Closer to home, did you know that staff from the Garden’s plant curation, collections, production, and conservation science departments …
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… hazard. The Illinois Department of Health reports that the chance of contracting the disease from a mosquito is very slight, and that less than 1 percent of people who are bitten and … Eliminate Areas of Standing Water Efforts should be focused on preventing adult mosquitoes from breeding. During warm weather, mosquito eggs can develop into larvae and then into adult … hollowed areas of tree stumps. Repair outdoor leaky faucets to prevent small pools of water from forming. Empty outdoor pet water bowls daily. Repair torn screens or loose windows. Clean …
Type: Plant Info
… the lion, enter the Courtyard Garden, the smallest of the six rooms and a marked change from the riotous plant displays on the other side of the wall. Here, cooling shade is provided by an overhanging apple tree, and the refreshing sound of water comes from a cistern on the wall. Chairs and benches beckon, and the simple color scheme of red, white, … the reasons walled gardens originated was to protect food crops, herbs, and medicinal plants from foraging animals. The design elements at work in this small garden are the same principles …
Type: Walks
… The genus Hydrangea includes flowering shrubs, small trees and climbers. Shrubs vary in size from dwarf specimens to enormous bushes. The two species native to North America are smooth … which are short in stature and useful in small spaces. And a bonus—the flower color changes from green, cream to strawberry pink in late summer. If you currently have a panicle hydrangea … soil in sun to part shade. H. serrata (Mountain Hydrangea) Mountain hydrangeas hail from Japan and Korea and produce lacecap flowers in shades of blue or pink. Plants tend to be …
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… in the lush plantings throughout the Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Schedule Watch and learn from the experts as they demonstrate. Saturday, August 23 Garden Chef Series – Chef Lisa Counts; … as supplies last. More Bob Zeni (The Chicago Tomato Man) will feature heirloom varieties from his collection. Midwest Fruit Explorers will feature information on growing heirloom fruits. …
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… back half the whip). Rub out all buds below this cut. Plant the whip no more than 12 inches from the wall. Best results are obtained when the tree is trained against a support (such as … to the wall and tie the whip to the bamboo using soft ties. Two new shoots will begin to grow from the two buds. Train these shoots by gently pulling them apart into a V-shape and securing …
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