… 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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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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… 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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… New! Explore the flavors of South America through the versatile arepa. Renowned for its crispy exterior and soft inside, this gluten-free cornmeal flatbread is endlessly customizable. Learn to make the corn-based dough and get a …
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… Maggie Daley false goatsbeard ( Astilbe 'Maggie Daley') was selected for the Lakeside Garden because it is better able to withstand summer heat and dry soil than … to 28 inches tall with dense, lavender-purple flower spikes make this cultivar a wise choice for the shady garden with soil that remains moist for most of the year. It is generally pest free, tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and …
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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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… Spring is the time to start seeds—especially for the veggies and herbs that thrive in summer's heat. Tomatoes. Peppers. Onions. Basil. … that can help you determine how much seed to plant. Check the calendar. By knowing the frost-free date for your area and garden, you can calculate when to start seeds, using the information … the seed packet as a prompt. There is a lot of science behind the determination of your frost-free date. The State Climatologist Office of the Illinois State Water Survey offers an …
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… Read Janisse Ray’s The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food , and come to a free discussion. Preregistration required, regular parking fees apply. Regenstein Center …
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