… January ushers in the deep winter when arctic winds howl and the temperatures plummet. Any day could bring a … is the season when our gardens sleep and gardeners dream of spring. Perusing seed catalogs in print or online provides inspiration—it's hard to resist photos of juicy red tomatoes, giant … can be grown from seed indoors while others, such as carrots and beans, are sown directly in the garden. Get Started To grow seeds indoors, you'll need a few bags of seed-starting or …
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… and tenderness, and communicates a message of community and collaboration. A playful color In my book, that means peach-y plants that are pollinator friendly and play well with the rest of … with Peach Fuzz, so silver-leaved plants make wonderful companions, maybe with white blooms in between for a subdued look. Incorporating darker pink and orange with Peach Fuzz creates a … magnet, blooming all summer. It’s a beefy plant, reaching 2 to 3 feet tall, but likely smaller in a container. Many hyssops are not hardy in the Chicago area, but this one is a true perennial. …
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… The most common tree in the Chicago area is from Europe—and that’s bad news for our native plants and animals. Introduced to the United States in the early 1900s as an ornamental plant and privacy hedge, common buckthorn ( Rhamnus cathartica ) now accounts for 36 percent of all trees in the Chicago area . This invasive species moved from yards and gardens into woodlands, …
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… Johanna Hutchins was on a summer hike in Illinois when she rounded a bend, stopped, and stared at the rare sight before her. A wild … the floriculturist who oversees the Orchidarium at the Chicago Botanic Garden. “It stopped me in my tracks.” The irony? That kind of abundance in the wild is rare. More than half of the world’s orchid species could disappear within this …
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… Join us for a day in the kitchen where we will review skills, get our hands messy, and try something new in the kitchen. No need to pack a lunch, we’ll make it. Ages 10 – 14 ITW Kitchen, Learning Center …
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… with a similar spread. Leaves can have 5-7 triangular lobes. They emerge with bronze tints in spring, mature to bright green by summer and turn attractive shades of yellow and orange in fall. …
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… has spoon-shaped, tri-colored leaves suffused with deep wine-red. Dark blue flowers are borne in whorls up to 6 inches tall in late spring. Burgundy Glow is a colorful ground cover that will brighten up shady areas. …
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… habit, similar to Dusty Miller. It's white flowers are not significant, and bloom in July and mid-August. Foliage may be sheared back to maintain the desires shape. Grows best in full sun with good drainage, to height and with of 12". …
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… hardy perennial that prefers climates with cool summer temperatures. Plant this delphinium in full sun and moisture-retentive soil, and stake it if it's in a windy location. It requires additional water during periods of extreme heat; it's rabbit and …
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… dark blue flowers with a darker 'bee' at the center on this hardy perennial that thrives in moist but not wet soil in sunny locations. This series is well- branched and makes great cut flowers. All parts of the …
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