… plants until the end of the season. Blankets of chrysanthemums announce autumn's arrival. For three seasons, annual plants in the Crescent are massed together in a tapestry of texture, … Brick walkways lace through the beds, encouraging visitors to step close to the plants, both for photo and learning opportunities. For these annuals offer gardeners a chance to break ground in their own gardens by using new …
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… in Italian, Chinese, French, and Thai cuisine, but it is also a fragrant, ornamental plant for gardens and containers. Easy to grow and tasty to eat, basil plants will add color and an … Then remove plastic wrap and place tray in a bright window or under lights. Rotate the tray for even growth. When seedlings have developed two sets of true leaves, transplant them into … there are more than 30 different species of basil and dozens of cultivars, the best ones for growing and cooking are cultivars of Ocimum basilicum . The National Gardening Bureau …
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… Board of Directors Please contact (847) 835-6839 for more information. Officers Michael R. Zimmerman, Chair Lois L. Morrison, Vice Chair Jean … Wanjiku J. Walcott Melvin F. Williams, Jr. Ernest C. Wong … Please contact (847) 835-6839 for more information. Officers Michael R. Zimmerman, Chair Lois L. Morrison, Vice Chair Jean …
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… in Florida, suggests that the ghost orchid depends on fungi in the bark of its host tree for nutrition and to help carry out essential functions. … Photo by Rachel Goad Orchids are … in Florida, suggests that the ghost orchid depends on fungi in the bark of its host tree for nutrition and to help carry out essential functions. …
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… integrifolium Rosinweed - JJB Spirea alba Meadowsweet - IR Philip Juras’s Inspiration for Chiwaukee Prairie This painting records the last few moments of a July day when a dull, … integrifolium Rosinweed - JJB Spirea alba Meadowsweet - IR Philip Juras’s Inspiration for Chiwaukee Prairie This painting records the last few moments of a July day when a dull, …
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… entranced with the different types of poppies, especially those in containers. Which are best for Chicago? A. Early spring is a fine time to appreciate poppy species, since quite a few are … on single stems; wavy, textured petals, often with black splotches at the center; a dislike for winter wetness and a desire to stay in one place. Oriental poppies bloom during early summer. …
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… including pink, red, and white. Given the right location and care, they can be kept blooming for several months and grown as indoor houseplants to bloom again next winter. Cyclamen plants … foliage and flowers should be removed. Plants should be placed in a dark, cool location for approximately three months and given just enough water to keep the roots from totally drying …
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… their height. Sow seeds of biennials, such as hollyhock, directly into the garden this month for next year's bloom. Mark the area carefully to avoid accidentally disturbing the seeds. Monitor plants, especially succulent the new growth, for insects. Infested plants can be hosed down to remove small insect populations. Don't apply …
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… FOX VALLEY® is a river birch cultivar that was selected for its uniform compact habit, adaptability to various soils, excellent disease/pest resistance, … ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid soil and their susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch …
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… birch propagated by tissue culture or vegetative propagation from an original tree selected for its resistance to bronze birch borer. It is considered distinct in the trade from Whitespire … ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid soil and their susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch …
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