… that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum from seed collected in China during the 1920s. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as … pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be done immediately after flowering to maintain …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… has an irregular outline and can become leggy over time. Syringa vulgaris is the wild species from which all modern lilac cultivars are derived. Hybridization efforts have tended to focus on … pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be done immediately after flowering to maintain …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the Triumph Tulip group. There are approximately 80 species of tulips growing in an arc from Central Asia to North Africa. Hybrids are used extensively as forced pot crops and in annual …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… full sun. Annabelle hydrangea ( Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle') If pruned to 12 inches from the ground every spring, this old-fashioned shrub works fine in a perennial bed. Its blowsy white flowers bloom in July and brighten from green to white and then fade to brown. Plant it in a partially shaded area with even …
Type: Plant Info
… us with less than one-tenth of one percent of prairieland. Years ago, the prairie stretched from horizon to horizon. Today, it can be found only in small patches. Since several species of … at the right time with a good potential match waiting in the wings. Bees and wind carry pollen from one plant to another, but they can only travel so far; when the prairie enjoyed continuous …
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… organza over georgette for an evening at the symphony. My favorite saree is the Paithani from my home state of Maharashtra, with its beautiful border of peacocks and geometric patterns … saree, which secures the saree fabric in place. The pleats of a saree that gracefully flow from the center, some believe, represent phases of life, the folds depicting the stages of life … learned of this style while reading about the brave warrior queens and women soldiers of India from centuries ago. They wore these sarees, draped like pants, to allow them to effortlessly ride …
Type: Blog
… you deliver the produce. If you need new inspiration for the table, check out the recipes from the Garden Café . Pesto A classic way to use up buckets of basil is making pesto. A simple … too much shade? Inconsistent watering? Compacted soil? Pests? A disappointing variety? Learn from this year's mistakes so you can make better choices next spring. Indeterminate tomatoes and … the summer's bounty is by saving tomato seeds. The process involves straining the seeds from a ripe tomato, allowing their gel coating to rot away, and drying them. This is worth doing …
Type: Plant Info
… Botanic Garden. “Evolution has a way of weeding out what’s not useful.” Patterns in plants—from microscopic leaf veins to elaborate petal designs—are unique expressions of a plant’s … 'Albo Borsigiana') or the bright spots of Bethlehem sage ( Pulmonaria saccharata ), may result from genetic mutations or even disease. These aesthetic traits can come at a cost: variegation … sage in the English Walled Garden. Discover your surroundings anew Patterns are everywhere—from tiny snail shells to big drifting clouds. When we pause to notice, nature reveals a hidden …
Type: Blog
… conifers — this time, they are grouped into pleasing arrangements in containers fashioned from a stonelike, man-made material. Explore the Dwarf Conifer Garden, a true four-season garden. … are the stars of spring, when their soft new growth often emerges in a different color from the older needles. The bright yellow new growth of Brzeg English yew is almost blinding, … beautiful dwarf conifers, giving home gardeners plenty to think about for their own gardens. From flowering shrubs to ornamental grasses, bulbs, ground covers, perennials, succulents, and …
Type: Walks
… to view thousands of New England asters in bloom. Asters have New Names The word aster comes from the Greek word for star—a nod to the flower’s shape, which has disk and ray florets. The Latin genus name has changed from Aster to tongue twisters such as Doellengeria, Eurybia, and Symphyotrichum—baffling … aphids, mites, slugs and nematodes. Chrysanthemum lace bug is a new pest that sucks nutrients from aster foliage, leaving it mottled and sickly. Rabbits may browse the plants. Ecological …
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