… of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for selected sessions. Visit najga.org for conference information and to register. …
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… hydrangeas to test three methods: Specimen 1 Dipped the stem in alum (a food additive used for pickling or canning) Specimen 2 Added Quick Dip powder to the water Specimen 3 Smashed … the surface area of the wound, exposing more xylem to water for uptake,” Toth add. Good news: Wilted blooms can be revived If you see blooms wistfully wilting, here’s a lifeline. … that flow.” Toth added that you should take a vessel of water with you when cutting or buying. And it’s good to recut the stems and place them in boiling water to promote water uptake. …
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… Seed Sourcing through the Lenhardt Library It's January, and it's time to order seeds for your garden. You type seeds into your search engine—only to get 257,000,000 results. Next … Have an unusual interest? So do the mushroom folks at Garden City Fungi ( gardencityfungi.com ), the banana experts at Going Bananas ( going-bananas.com ), and the Kitazawa Seed Company ( … at the Garden, the database is accessible only through the Lenhardt Library's computers—so visit the library and one of our helpful librarians will work with you to find what you need. Or …
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… It’s now early fall and that means it’s time for Colchicum ! Colchicum is a group of flowers also known as autumn crocuses, though they’re … up the early autumn landscape. They’re best grown in a groundcover or as an underplanting for taller bulbs such as lilies ( Lilium sp. ). The spring foliage can be rather large and … the final blooms of Lilium speciosum ‘Uchida’ as well. This lily is notable for being the latest-blooming lily in our climate. These plants started blooming in early September and are …
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Unlike many other striking blue-flowered sages, this one is hardy in the Chicago area. “It needs full sun and limited additional irrigation during the growing season,” says Boyce Tankersley, director of living plant documentation. “The flowers are visited by a wide array of pollinating insects and by hummingbirds as they begin their fall …
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ZAHARA® Fire Zinnia Well branched smaller stature plants are covered with bright orange single zinnia flowers from the height of summer into early fall. The stature and branching habits support the use of this cultivar in containers and flower beds. Nectar rich flowers are visited during the summer by a number of insects while the oil rich seeds in fall are a favorite of …
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… The Range of Options for a New Kind of Lawn New! Lawns cover vast areas of our local landscapes. Between planting, … of lawn alternatives with a menu of options and practical tips to rethink lawns. Class may visit lawn alternative experimental plots at the Garden, weather permitting. Dress for the weather. The School's CEUs 4 hours OPC elective Rebecca Barak, Ph.D., conservation …
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… world through citizen science. Citizen Science Academy courses use Budburst as a case study for learning about citizen science as a field, how to use citizen science effectively in a … credits are available from the Colorado School of Mines. Four-week courses are eligible for two credits ($95 fee). Two-week courses are eligible for one credit ($55 fee). For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions . Current Courses Teaching Phenology and Climate Change (CSA …
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… leathery green summer foliage, and brilliantly tricolored autumn foliage—stunning color for a tall border. Visit the Buehler Enabling Garden to see a nice specimen. …
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… addition to our gardens in winter. Unlike spring—when they’re busy singing, looking for a mate, and building nests—in winter, a bird’s main activity is to find and eat enough food to keep warm. They’re searching for something to eat and for places to sleep and to hide from predators. Gardens can offer seeds, … freezing. Birdbath heaters can be purchased at independent garden stores and online. If you’re buying a birdbath for the first time, choose one that has a shallow bowl (not more than 2 inches …
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