… What adults like is the stellar songwriting as well as the humor that’s sometimes just for them. Istvan plays his fun and clever tunes solo, with the help of his daughter Evie, or …
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… fall. “Blue anise sage is a favorite of mine, mainly because it’s a favorite nectar supply for hummingbirds and butterflies,” said Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist. Various cultivars …
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… Nevada Mountains and have managed and relied upon Sierran and Great Basin plant resources for millennia. While times have changed, the Kootzatukadu continue to utilize natural resources …
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… an ash tree? And what exactly is this tiny insect doing to cause such a big problem? Join us for a no-nonsense look at the emerald ash borer. Using the Chicago Botanic Garden’s …
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… this palm without killing it. Note: There is also a Bismarck palm with green foliage for a more traditional look. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deadhead (remove old flowers) to promote increased flowering but leave a few to set seed for next year's crop. Plant it in full sun after danger of hard frosts has passed in moderately …
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… with rich purple flowers such as sage or Siberian iris. Anthea yarrow is the perfect plant for the suburban border garden. It is naturally deer and rabbit resistant and is tolerant of …
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… plants can be kept in large containers and moved indoors in the Chicago region but the need for very warm temperatures necessitate keeping it indoors from the first of September to …
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… edges and appear velvety, held on long dark green stems that make it an excellent choice for cutting. Pollinating insects and hummingbirds love the flowers. Dahlias are not hardy in the …
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… as a cut flower. Useful in container plantings, mixed perennial borders or as a groundcover for partial shade. The white accents on the leaves will provide a bright focus in shade. …
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