… of the northern and eastern parts of North American. Scale-like, aromatic foliage appears in flattened sprays and the bark will exfoliate on mature branches and trunks. It prefers moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. It is not fussy about soil pH but is intolerant of dry conditions. …
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… This deciduous cultivar was developed at the National Arboretum and introduced in 1990. It can grow to a height of 40’ with a similar spread. It has mottled bark that provides winter interest. It prefers full sun in average, well-drained soil. It needs to be well watered until established, but does not …
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… serving ideas. Enjoy them rolled into elegant appetizers, atop crispy potato latkes, nestled in warm croissants, or melted into grilled cheese sandwiches. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, …
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… Green flowers are fairly rare in the plant kingdom, where the emphasis is on standing out from the crowd (of green vegetation) … flowers that mature to light green. A miniature rose, this plant reliably grows to 12 inches in height, and is winter hardy to USDA Zone 4 (well into Wisconsin). …
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… yellow, semi-double flowers featuring orange stamens from mid-June to the first hard frosts in October. This rose is disease tolerant, which means that gardeners will want to select locations in full sun and moderately rich, well-drained moist soils, and with no nearby shrubs that might …
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… orange-scarlet semi-double blooms on a medium-sized bush that is disease-resistant if planted in full sun and provided with moderate water and fertilizer. Floribunda roses typically produce … measure 3.5 inches and are slightly fragrant. It was hybridized by Alec Cocker and introduced in 1976. …
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… are produced atop this tall, nonhardy perennial from July up to frost. Plant this salvia in full sun and water to establish the root system—thereafter, it will be drought tolerant. It provides a blue-flowered height component to containers and in the landscape. This is also a great annual for attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, …
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… New! Switching up your seafood meals is easy and delicious in this hands-on class. Learn to marinate, sear, plate, and create wine parings for scallops and calamari. Perfect for any dinner party, hosting occasion, or just a night in. These easy techniques help you comfortably cook seafood at home. Meg Dhamer, private chef …
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… Nothing is better than a daffodil-filled spring view. Bird Island in peak daffodil bloom. Antique Lace daffodil ( Narcissus 'Antique Lace') lights up the garden in spring. Long-lasting. Sturdy. Cold-tolerant. Fragrant. Sun-loving. Pest-free. Gorgeous in a vase. Despised by deer . No wonder daffodils are so beloved by Chicago area gardeners. Even …
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… A. When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area as well as their food preferences and feeding habits. For example, some birds such … to check local ordinances before feeding birds on the ground; ground feeding may be prohibited in some municipalities because it attracts other unwanted animals. Regularly stocking your bird … of birds including cardinals, chickadees, and nuthatches. Suet cakes, especially popular in winter, are comprised of seed, nuts, and fat products. They are a high-energy food and very …
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