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  • … may want to deadhead the flowers to discourage this plant from becoming weedy. Stiff goldenrod is free of major insect and disease problems, and is not a favorite of deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … to learn about plant-animal relationships. Learn which local animals serve well for cruelty-free experiments, investigations, and even engineering challenges. ISBE PD Hours: 6; Gateways …
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  • … with pale green mottling. Great plant for a hanging basket, filler or groundcover in frost free landscapes. Tolerates a lot of non-ideal growing situations in interiorscapes - low to no …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of winter. Plant 'Zinger' in full sun and in acidic, well-drained, moist soils. It's free of most insect and disease pests. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … in height don't need staking when grown in moderately fertile, well-drained soils in full sun. Free of most insect and disease problems. 2020 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … New! There is nothing better than gooey cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven. A well-loved dessert that can be surprisingly difficult to get right, the cinnamon roll is worth mastering to spice up your mornings. Learn to create a soft and silky dough texture to …
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  • … Q. How do I get rid of violets growing in my lawn? A. Violets growing in the lawn are difficult perennial weeds to eradicate.  At the present time, there is no effective chemical treatment that can be applied by homeowners. Only professional licensed … turf specialists are able to purchase broad-leaved herbicides to control violets. Hand pulling is a tedious but effective option, providing that the entire root system is removed. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … The silver maple is native to eastern North America. It can reach a height of 80 feet with a spread of 50 feet. This tree requires full sun, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions. It gets its name from the silvery undersides of its five lobed leaves. Fall color is not uniform with this species; it may be a very ordinary yellow or a very bright orange …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … explains why the food that comes out of her garden tastes so good. In My Granny’s Garden is made especially for children ages birth – 5 and their adult friends and family. … interactive workshop, run approximately one hour with no intermission.  All performances are free; Garden general admission tickets and parking fees apply for nonmembers.   In partnership …
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  • … wind speed exceeding 20 miles per hour, or heavy rain, the program will be cancelled. If there is deep snow, we’ll walk in areas near the Woods. Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers Meet at the McDonald Woods …
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