… My cat is eating my plant. Despite the fact that my prayer plant has inhabited my apartment for over a year as part of my Plant Parenthood journey at the Chicago Botanic Garden, my cat’s … Ponytail palm Catnip Basil Christmas cactus For a full list of toxic and non-toxic plants, visit aspca.org. 2. Place plants out of reach An easy way to keep plants pet-free? Put them out of reach! Place plants on high shelves or, if your cat is a jumper, hang them …
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… flowers only last one day, each flowering spike can produce dozens of flower buds that provide for continuous bloom. Grow in a larger container in a frost free environment with high humidity levels and very well drained soils. …
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… Cube, perhaps, or a walking box of, say, a favorite cereal. Cardboard boxes are also ideal for making robots. It may take some paint or markers and get a tad messy, what with cutting holes … there are varieties available, such as YummyEarth and College Farm, among many others. Plan to visit the Garden for some seasonal fun at Night of 1,000 Jack-o-Lanterns . You also won't want to … there are varieties available, such as YummyEarth and College Farm, among many others. Plan to visit the Garden for some seasonal fun at Night of 1,000 Jack-o-Lanterns . You also won't want to …
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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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… best in full sun and well-drained, moisture-retentive soil. This dahlia is insect and disease free. Plant tubers or potted plants outdoors after the danger of late spring frosts has passed. After the first hard frost in the fall, lift the tubers, shake them free of soil, and store them in a cool, dry location, nestled in pine shavings until the …
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… Lemon yellow flowers are free of markings or spots and carry the classic fragrance of the traditional corsage orchid. …
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… EVERLEAF™ Emerald Towers Basil A new selection of basil for gardens with limited space, this cultivar grows upright throughout the summer with a … 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 …
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… Even when the Chicago Botanic Garden was buried in snow, our horticulturists would look for signs of spring and trade tips—did you see that winter aconite blooming underneath the … The scale is like that of a home garden and full of ideas for you to replicate at home. Visit the Garden this spring . Please note that all visitors —including Garden members—must … longer days give you more time for a mini-spring break: Download a spring walk map ; pick up a free seedling or seed to plant at home, starting May 12; and grab a bite to eat at the Garden …
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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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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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