… presentation and tour followed by a period of questions and answers. Each program runs 30 to 45 minutes. Call (847) 835-6851 for more information. …
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… This fast-growing shrub with cherry-red stems is a great choice for brightening the winter garden, according to outdoor floriculturist Tim Pollak. Cardinal dogwood offers multiseason interest—white flowers …
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… It’s the leaves of this orchid that tell a story: strongly vanilla-scented, they were brewed for a fragrant tea in Victorian times. It was called faham, or Bourbon tea—the latter referring to the island of Bourbon (later named Réunion), where the orchid is native. …
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… Bill Smith, National Park Service ranger for the Indiana Dunes National Park, shares information about local National Park Service locations and resources. Learn more about historic Chellberg Farm—from the garden to the livestock including steers, heifers, nanny goats and kids, pigs, chickens, and turkeys. …
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… balsam fir is an evergreen conifer with dense dark green needles. Used as a specimen plant for rock gardens, it displays bright lime-green new growth each spring. The slow growth rate makes it an ideal low-maintenance plant. It grows in full sun to partial shade in a slightly acidic, well-drained soil. …
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… Chocolate Cherry Pepper This new pepper has green- and white-striped sweet peppers that turn to chocolate and red when mature. The foliage on the plant is also variegated with yellow and green leaves. The small fruits are perfect for snacking, grilling or roasting whole. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago …
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… Tahiti daffodil ( Narcissus 'Tahiti') is popular for its large 4-1/2-inch wide, showy, double flowers with soft, yellow perianth segments … a cluster of orange-red corona segments. The traditional profile of cup and petals is reduced to a softer profile, making it a popular cut flower. Strong stems keep the flowers upright even …
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… Spruce has a compact, narrow pyramidal form with upward trending branches and blue needles. For use in full sun with moderate moisture, this slow growing compact form ultimately reaches 40' high and 10' wide. Hardy to USDA zone 3, this spruce is useful as a vertical blue accent or grouped as a screen or hedge. …
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… Cool Wave® Sunshine 'N Wine Spreading Pansy This is an excellent choice for spring gardens, containers, and hanging baskets. The plants show superior cold hardiness and performance. They easily spread to 24" or more while adding constant deep red and yellow color from early spring through May. …
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… Q. I was away on vacation for several weeks and my houseplants were seriously overwatered. How can I tell if they have … amount of time the roots were waterlogged and how much of the entire root mass was affected. To check for damage, remove each plant from its pot and check the condition of the roots. Healthy roots …
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