… TRIUMPH™ elm is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the … Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum as a result of a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on Southern Cross ironweed ( Vernonia 'Southern Cross'), a hybrid native ironweed that is relatively short (3 feet tall). This cultivar grows best in full sun, with moderately fertile soils, and only needs water during its establishment period. … hummingbirds, while the seeds are coveted by birds. This introduction by Intrinsic Perennials is one of the few ironweed cultivars offered on the market. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: The cheerful song of this common migrant and occasional winter resident is easy to recognize. Large flocks are often encountered in the McDonald Woods. In fall, when many birds have stopped singing, the white-throated sparrow continues its …
Type: Birding
… the undisputed best of our time. Their accolades speak volumes, having clinched the top spot in sound-alike contests at Beatlefest ® for three consecutive years, as voted by thousands of … and the Doobie Brothers, among others, American English has carved a niche for themselves in the annals of music history. Their international debut in Tokyo in 1999 marked a watershed … them for witnessing the real Beatles themselves. The journey through American English’s show is a meticulously crafted odyssey through the Beatles’ illustrious career. From the early years …
Type: Event for Calendar
… 11 million unpaid caregivers? As these numbers grow, creating inclusive, supportive spaces is essential. Dementia Friendly America was launched to help communities create these spaces. In July 2019, Glencoe became recognized as a Dementia Friendly Community. Today, Family Service … Day—a day created to support individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Offered in observance of World Alzheimer’s Month, staff from Family Service Glencoe, Glencoe Public …
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… Dutch elm disease is a fatal fungal disorder spread by the elm bark beetle. The fungus can be carried from a … of water and nutrients from the soil to the upper canopy of the tree. This manifests itself in the characteristic "flagging" of solitary upper branches, where leaves suddenly wilt, turn … green, yellow, or brown, curl, and drop off the tree. Often these symptoms are first noticed in June when one or two dead branches appear high in the tree. Infected branches will also …
Type: Plant Info
… An elegant earth-to-earth closed system What smells like earth, enriches the soil, and is free for the making? Compost! A healthy compost pile is easy to maintain, has no offensive … provides an elegant earth-to-earth closed system. Nutrient-rich scraps from vegetables grown in your garden are diverted from the landfill, instead going into the compost bin. Within a few … for purchase. The simplest systems are just as effective as the more high-tech versions—in fact, a simple compost pile works fine or you can easily make a bin yourself. Situate your …
Type: Plant Info
… Lemons, limes and lemongrass are just a few of the plants that can be grown in pots outdoors in the summer and brought inside when the cool fall weather arrives. They make attractive … can find citrus plants and lemongrass at garden centers, big box stores and online. Lemongrass is sometimes available in pots in the produce section. Growing a lemon tree is easy and who …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. Last year, my tomato plants didn’t produce as much fruit as in past years. Why is this and is there anything that I can do about it? A. There can be several reasons to explain … During extreme weather conditions, there can be low populations of insects, which will result in low fruit production. • Shallow watering can stress and weaken tomato plants. Soil kept …
Type: Plant Info
… Six large white tepals with a pleasant fragrance adorn Wada's Memory magnolia hybrid in early spring. This cultivar is known for blooming at an early age when the distinctive upright growth habit of the lateral branches is most pronounced. With age the lateral branches become more horizontal in habit and the overall shape becomes mounded. The cultivar name honors noted Japanese …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
