… Clematis 'Mrs. Cholmondeley' is a vigorous deciduous climber that grows 10 to 12 feet and produces 6 to 8-inch purplish blue flowers with blue and brown anthers in late spring to late summer. Plant it in full to partial sun and moist soil in a sheltered area to keep the wind from damaging the flowers. It is a member of …
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… shrub with light green needles of a very fine texture, growing in fronds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Plants grow only 1 inch a year, rarely exceeding 18 inches, so do not prune unless necessary. These plants are good for rock gardens and miniature landscapes. In its native habitat in Japan, Sawara false cypress is a large evergreen tree, growing to between 50 and 70 feet in height. The many cultivated varieties of this large evergreen come in various …
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… Natal plum is a thorny shrub native to the Natal region of South Africa that grows 15 feet tall and wide. It is hardy to warm climates (Florida and California in the United States) where the leaves are evergreen, and the fragrant white flowers are produced year around. A bonus is the fruit, which changes from …
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… by skilled instructors, you will choose a design (leaf, heart, twisty, pickle, or medallion) and two of 28 colors, then shape molten glass into a unique keepsake. All materials, safety gear, and instruction are included. Participants must be age 10+ (with parental supervision). The class involves working with open flames over 2,000°F, requires standing for up to 30 minutes, and basic finger dexterity. This is a fast-paced, single-attempt experience - embrace …
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… Horsetails reproduce by spores and do not have flowers; their green spores are produced in a flesh-colored cone at tip of fertile stem. Its thick stands of shoots can choke other plants and requires prolonged effort to remove from sites due to rhizomes. The fertile stems of common … to block spore dispersal by the wind. The spores have appendages on them that curl when wetted and uncurl when dried, which helps disperse the spores and move them deeper in the soil. Archived …
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… (or too painful) to think about autumn’s soon-to-come big chill, the diminishing daylight, and blowing snow. But instead of fretting, think about how wonderful your garden will be early next year with the addition of spring bulbs that provide clumps of delicate flowers—and not just in May, but in February. Yes, now is the time to start planning and planting for an uplifting display of blooms—the early risers—that can grace your home …
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… Take a stroll through a Midwestern prairie in high summer and you’ll likely find patches of vibrant red-orange flowers. The brilliant blossoms are those of … might be “butterfly magnet” because swallowtails, fritillaries, viceroys, skippers, monarchs, and a host of other winged wonders flutter over the flowers in search of nectar all summer long. … butterfly weed is found in prairies, restored natural areas, embankments, along roadsides and railroad tracks, old fields, and historic cemeteries throughout Illinois. In its native …
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… ‘Peach Fuzz’ to your plantings Think about a sweet, fuzzy summer peach, a hue between pink and orange—that’s “Peach Fuzz,” Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024. As curator of plant … Garden, I immediately began thinking of how to wrap this refreshing color into outdoor spaces and containers. According to Pantone, the global color authority, Peach Fuzz evokes kindness and tenderness, and communicates a message of community and collaboration. A playful color In my …
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… Spring! Washington, D.C., has its cherry blossom festival. Alabama has its crepe myrtles. And Florida has its frangipani trees. They’re all beautiful at this time of year, but here at the Chicago Botanic Garden and throughout the Midwest, spring arrives with a flush of flowers on hardy, small-in-stature … all trees, with a few exceptions, produce flowers. It’s in their DNA. They flower, develop, and drop their seeds, and a new generation of plants unfolds. Towering shade trees —maples and …
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… Q. What accounts for the different autumn color displays in trees and shrubs? A. Certain plants have a built-in genetic code that is responsible for their intense fall color displays. But even with these genes in place, trees and shrubs need ideal weather conditions to show off their best color. Trees should also be healthy, well-watered all season and located in full sun. During the growing season, chlorophyll, indicated by the green color in …
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