… Gardening in shade can be challenging for gardeners who want to grow great plants. That’s where hellebores come to the rescue. They … about 20 species of hellebores that inhabit Europe and Asia. The leaves tend to be evergreen for most of the year and plants bloom for almost two months before the flowers begin to fade. Although many hellebores have nodding, …
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… to the collected specimens. Hepta- means "seven," and -codium refers to the flower head. Then for nearly 65 years, Heptacodium was forgotten. But in 1980, another expedition to China … blossoms emerge from the tips of the branches. The blooms are sweetly fragrant and persist for several weeks. To maintain this late bloomer's attractive shape, Heptacodium must be pruned … Evaluation Garden, where it thrives in dappled shade. The plants there are pruned annually for aesthetics and to control random suckering. Plants have performed well and flowered …
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… with pea relish. Sample the varying taste and textures of assorted greens, and learn tips for washing, storing, and dressing your salads to let the clean, bright flavors shine. Take home …
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… 15th century who is thought to have scrambled parts of Cicero's De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum for use in a type specimen book. It usually begins with: “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur …
Type: Blog
… is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! Water, the essence of life, will be our canvas for creating artistic images. With a mindful vision, we will slow down to explore the patterns of …
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… varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any suggestions for planting techniques? A. Most tulips and narcissi can be planted throughout autumn until the …
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… Diatoms account for roughly 20 percent of global primary production, while making up less than 0.2 percent of …
Type: Research
… of gourd. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
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… to the back of a seashell and secure moss and a Tillandsia to the inside of the shell. Care for air plants is easy. Mist the leaves with water and an occasional diluted fertilizer, maintain …
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… in hundreds of pumpkin-colored blooms that the foliage can scarcely be seen. It was bred for a long blooming season and sturdy stems that won't bend too much under the weight of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
