… enough? Gardeners often focus on color and design in their beds, borders, and yards and forget to factor in fragrance. Yet scent is keenly important to humans, as it is capable of triggering powerful reactions in the human brain. Information about scent not only travels to the brain for identification, but … in summer. Look for 'Honeybells' and 'Sweet Susan' in the Sensory Garden (one of the best locations for fragrance on the grounds), a fine patch of fragrant 'Royal Standard' just …
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… a woodland or prairie lately? Many of these open spaces boast blankets of gold sunflowers, the native plants that for me signal the approach of autumn. They belong to the Asteraceae family (previously known as the composite family: Compositae) and are … annuus— that brightens the vegetable garden or borders and occasionally fills a vase or two in the kitchen. The name Helianthus is derived from the Greek helios for sun and anthus for a …
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… The good news is that they’re all easy to grow. If you have a spot that gets at least six to … potatoes that are certified as disease-free,” Hilgenberg says. Planting Methods Potatoes grow best in fertile, well-drained soil. Before planting the seed potatoes, dig in compost, finely … mulch can significantly reduce problems with potato beetles, which are common pests.” One way to control disease is to provide fertile soil and consistent moisture (water every seven to …
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… They’re blue, right? Not so fast. Blueberries have dark red pigments in their skin to match their reddish pulp. Researchers at the University of Bristol decided to unpeel the mystery. Turns out, blueberries have tiny … that sunflowers growing together exhibited a “dancing” behavior, with flowers moving in a way that maximized their place in the sun—but without overshadowing (literally and figuratively …
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… Discover the basics of weaving while creating a small, handwoven piece of your own. Through guided …
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… Narcissus ‘Broadway Star’ is in Division 11b. It is 18 to 26 inches tall and blooms in mid to late spring with 3 inch flowers. The petals are white with a small point at the tip. The corona is split to the base with the six …
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… The night was warm and still when the bats flew over the lake. On the Serpentine Bridge, 16 … the bats hunt on Evening Island for night-flying insects and a little honeysuckle nectar to wash them down. Another side of the Garden emerges after the front gates close for the … less colorful but more dramatic. In the dark, your senses sharpen. You look at blooms in a new way when they are lit by lightning bugs instead of the sun. Photo courtesy of Cathi Fremer You …
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… Unlock access to all three classes in the "Yoga with the Garden: Online" series each semester with this discounted pass. Enjoy live … November 23) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 9 Thursdays: October 8 – December 10 (no class November 26) 6 – 7 p.m. and 9 Saturdays: October 10 – December 12 (no class November 28) 9 – 10 a.m. …
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… There are many good reasons to choose native shrubs for your garden. They’ve evolved and adapted over thousands of years to the ever-changing Illinois climate and the soils. They provide food and shelter for a variety of … Discover More Native Plant Garden Underused Native Shrubs Landscaping with Native Plants Get the App Enhance your next visit to the Garden with the GardenGuide app . Featuring an …
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… Do you have areas in your garden with lots of beautiful perennials? Learn tips and tricks to spread the wealth to other garden areas by dividing perennials in the fall. Explore the basics, then …
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