… Strict adherence to the cultural needs of this plant is essential. In residential areas, this plant is best grown in the consistently moist soils of a bog garden. The bog garden should be prepared in …
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… Purple-leaf sand cherry is a large shrub grown for its intensely purple foliage. The leaves are small, ovate and toothed … color throughout the season. Pale pink flowers appear in small clusters in late April. It is best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun. It tolerates part shade, … color generally occur in full sun. It tolerates urban conditions, however, it is susceptible to many diseases and insect damage and may be short-lived. Good soil drainage is essential; one …
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… the magical, mysterious migration of songbirds. Trees and flowers open their leaves and begin to bloom, inviting insects to taste their nectar and munch on their burgeoning greenery. Thank … and many of them have been found during the spring and fall migrations. Where to look The best places to look for migrant birds in the area are near water and edges, such as woods next to … Walled Garden, and the Waterfall Garden. Tips on identifying songbirds Often a songbird is named after its plumage. For example, the scarlet tanager is scarlet-colored with jet black …
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… Ever see a tree or even a weed and wonder what kind of plant it is? We’d love for you to stumble across the answer—right in front of you. Inspired by a movement … identify leaves by shape, size, veins, etc. If you have problems identifying a plant, try a website that allows you to crowd source a photograph. Pick a day to go out when there was a …
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… Native to the southeastern United States, blue star ( Amsonia tabernaemontana ) is a herbaceous perennial member of the dogbane (Apocynaceae) family that is hardy in the Chicago … for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th-century American colonist. …
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… Herula and her band play a variety of blues styles as well as original songs that tip the hat to the blues tradition. Donna Herula is an award-winning blues singer/songwriter, resonator slide … Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith on drums for a fun show. Donna’s latest album, Bang at the Door won Best Acoustic Blues Album and Donna won Best Traditional Blues Artist at the 2022 Independent … at numerous blues and music festivals in the United States as well as Europe. donnaherula.com oldtownschool.org/hireus …
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… It’s always a fun day with a community vibe, as Chicago area gardeners gather to swap seeds, stories, and green-thumb tips. Panache sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ‘Panache’) … those grown in a high-quality medium. Some adjectives that should describe the product you buy: sterile, fine-grained, free-draining, fluffy, uniform. One brand we’ve had success with: … and residues before filling with starting mix. 4. The right light. A strong light source is crucial for stimulating plant growth. Without it, plants turn leggy, making them weak and more …
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… Garden This symposium had multiple objectives. The Forest Preserves of Cook County wants to advance the goal, articulated in its Next Century Conservation Plan, to have many more Cook … emotional and even intellectual benefits that interaction with nature affords human beings. It is hoped that this symposium provides a catalyst for further research on the health benefits of … the health benefits of spending time in the preserves. Building those policies and programs is best done on a foundation of solid scientific evidence. View a pdf of Teresa Horton's …
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… the nation’s fruits and vegetables were homegrown. This year, more than ever, people are eager to get back in the garden. Follow along with us this growing season. Each week, we will have new … by L. Richard Guylay, and A Curious Herbal , published in 1737 by Elizabeth Blackwell, which is in the Rare Book Collection of the Garden’s Lenhardt Library . Thanks to librarian Leora … gather tips for growing success and find ideas to fill your space creatively. Gardening Tips Best. Plant labels. Ever. Tomato Planting Time Warm-Season Veggies Leave Room for Blooms Creative …
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… childhood fairy book. In France, these pumpkins are sold by the wedge, like cheese, according to Lisa Hilgenberg, the vegetable garden's horticulturist. Their flesh is thick, dense, meaty and mildly sweet, begging to be roasted. This is just one variety in the … 100 to 120 warm days, depending on the variety. They don't like their roots disturbed, so it's best to sow the seeds directly in the ground. But they're also very tender and will fail or rot …
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