… This perennial bulb blooms in early- to midspring with bright yellow, star-shaped flowers on 6” stems. It should be planted in full sun in …
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… purposes, e.g., canning, stewing, slicing, or saucing. Favorites Gardeners have good luck with both the large red 'Brandywine' or 'Yellow Brandywine'. A favorite at farmers' markets for … its flavor, purple-to-red color, and medium size is 'Cherokee Purple'. A large orange tomato with sparkles of red inside the flesh is 'Striped German'. 'Green Zebra' is exactly what the … Memorial Day before setting out their plants — sometimes a real challenge when April fools us with a few 70-degree days. Finally, make sure you purchase or plant tomatoes that are labeled as …
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… germination of the seed to harvest of the crop) are coming into their own. The vines are laden with produce that is not only beautiful but also positively delicious. The Chicago Botanic Garden's Fruit and Vegetable Garden is ripe with treasures at this time of year. The historic bed known as "The Three Sisters" had its origin with the early Native Americans. The sisters are squash, corn and pole beans–staples of a …
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… orchids particularly interesting is the variety of their flowers. Each genus is different, with their flower shapes partly determined by the type of insect that pollinates them." Lady … or become stuck between the sticky anthers. Sometimes called the "Queen Orchid of America" with its slipperlike pouch of vivid purple-pink and its three white, flared petals, it rivals the … calceolus var. parviflorum). The moccasin flower has a small, waxy, white pouchlike flower with green-purple sepals and petals extending outward and over. It grows up to 12 inches in wet …
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… decisions.” Sometimes, volunteers help rediscover plants thought lost. Other times, like with the swollen sedge, they reveal that the species was more common than previously thought. It … day.” Stevens, an English professor, revisits the same rare plants each year, marking blooms with colorful flags. He tracks their numbers, notes signs of recovery or decline, and records … deer browse. Each data point feeds into the Illinois Natural Heritage Database and is shared with land stewards to guide management. The need for more eyes spans the state, from the Shawnee …
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… preserve the languages and cultural heritage of South Asia. It’s beautiful and pairs perfectly with the orchid designs inspired by traditional Indian block printing.” The font Wendy chose is … the rural villages of Barmer, Rajasthan. “What I love most is how Typecraft works directly with artisans to preserve their traditional art forms—even if the craftspeople aren’t literate or familiar with design,” she said. Want to see more of the design process behind Barmer Katab? Check out …
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… may require daily watering during hot or windy weather. Continue to fertilize container plants with half-strength balanced liquid, but avoid applying in the heat of the day or during long, hot … and chrysanthemums until the middle of the month. Stake tall plants, if necessary, by tying with soft nylon ties. Continue to guide clematis vines and all other soft-stemmed vines to their … or strong chemicals until insects are correctly identified. Many, like aphids, will go away with a strong stream of water from a hose. Aphids have many natural enemies and are rarely cause …
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… if a pumpkin is ripe is when it loses its green color and turns a solid-orange color (with the exception of non-orange pumpkins). This may be as early as late August to early … remove the pumpkins from the vines. Dry the pumpkins thoroughly and place them in a warm area with daytime temperatures near 80º F with cooler night temperatures. Make sure there is space between the pumpkins to allow good air …
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… water than many other epiphytic orchids. They prefer fairly strong, bright light, even with some direct sunlight, and warm conditions. ‘Gee Whiz’ has elegant pink flowers that are 3 … vigorous, stiff, upright leaves. 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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… by two petals streaked in maroon and cream. The large inflated pouch is predominantly cream with small lines and dots of maroon. Very striking. Plant in full to half day sun in consistently … garden conditions since 1994. 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
