… to show us the process. Note that you should wait until a hard frost before digging them up for storage. Dahlias , which grow from small tubers planted in the spring, are one of my favorite … detached garage—in a polar vortex year, no less. This year, I turned to some Garden experts for step-by-step detailed instructions. Below are a few tips from Tim Johnson, the Garden’s … before storing. My solution is to leave soil around the tubers (whatever sticks there) and place them in a paper grocery sack.” There are many ways to store them. “Cardboard or paper that …
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… lucky enough to see an oriole nest will most likely agree. It can take a week to ten days for the female to complete her nest. She’ll then lay three to seven pale eggs blotched with brown, which hatch in 11 to 14 days. The young remain in the nest for another 11 to 14 days, getting fed constantly by their parents, until they’re able to hop out … to early September, the orioles start singing again—often shorter songs—before they leave for winter vacation. Read a blog post on birding at the Garden …
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… focused on photomorphogenesis, a plant’s response to light. She taught high school for a few years then returned to Howard where she became Head of the Botany department until 1976. She channeled her passion for plants into helping educators at all levels bring science and botany into the classroom … Farming 25 Acres , which is still embraced by farmers today. In an interview with Mother Earth News in 1982, Whatley referred to the clubs as the “lifeblood of the whole setup.” “It enables …
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… of these companion plants focus on yellow, purple, blue, and chartreuse—excellent enhancements for the powerful pinks, reds, and whites of the five different varieties of flowering crabapples: … Wyman’, ‘Profusion’, and the Japanese flowering crabapple. These varieties have been chosen for their sequential bloom time; the long-lasting flower shows; the ornamental quality of the … growing at the Garden. Information from the Experts Proper Tree Planting Trees and Shrubs for Spring Color How to Espalier Crabapple Trees Apple Scab, Crabapple Tree Disease Diagnosing …
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… and snow weigh down tree and shrub branches, causing breakage. This can be a serious problem for columnar evergreens with double terminal leaders, such as arborvitae, which may split at the … than sodium chloride (salt). Shovel snow first, and avoid using a de-icer as a substitute for shoveling. Distribute shoveled snow as evenly as possible and avoid shoveling salt-laden snow … winter. Burlap wrapping or barriers can be used to shield valuable evergreens from salt spray. For additional information on preventing winter injury to plants, please contact Plant …
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… at the bit to plant this native shrub. It’s unfortunate, because the chokeberry is one of the best shrubs you can grow in Illinois. Iroquois Beauty™ chokeberry ( Aronia melanocarpa … In spring to early summer, the plants become covered in white, apple blossom-like flowers for several days to weeks. The glossy green foliage holds up against extreme heat and drought, … your diet! Sweeten the fruit with honey or sugar to make a jam or syrup. I recommend ‘Viking’ for less astringent fruit that is good for harvesting. If fruit doesn’t interest you, consider …
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… knew you’d say, “Share.” From a Fruitful Garden Web designer Christina Weisbard has a weakness for fruit trees…which explains the bounty of mulberry, quince, and crabapple jellies that she’s made for holiday gifts this year. Of the pickled green tomatoes that she also canned, she says, “They … of jewelry serves as a “close” to each piece. A stickpin holds this beautiful crochet work in place. Handmade Candles & Soaps Like many handcrafters, economics drove exhibitions manager …
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… they collect and study fossil plants. Sort through samples of fossil plant material to look for identifiable leaves, cones, and seeds. You’ll discover how this research helps unlock the …
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… tune selection that spans genres and decades, providing head-bopping and foot-tapping tunes for virtually any music lover. From The Eagles to Alanis Morissette, to the Lumineers, to Miley …
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… to this magnificent 1929 manor house and grounds, where students receive suggestions for photo venues and camera settings. Students may then take pictures at locations of their …
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