… crimped pie crust edging on the petals. The 5 ½” flowers last 16 hours and blooms early to mid-season. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resisting rabbits. Although each flower lasts only one day, … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. 'Fooled …
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… 42-inch high foliage. The flowers have distinctly long thin petals, a form that is referred to as spider. This is a stunning addition to any garden. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Red Ribbons …
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… exploring the rich cultural history behind this everyday tool. Begin with an introduction to the primary plant used in traditional broom-making (sorghum), including the differences in type and use, and why broomcorn became the preferred fiber for broom-making. Then, flex your crafting muscle by combing the seeds off the sorghum hurl to prepare the material. Familiarize yourself with the weaving technique by creating two pine …
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… the too-frequent disconnect between the planted fields and a talented kitchen, and seeks to erase that distance. With an education in American history, more than two decades of professional experience with plants, and a profound passion for food, he has found, at Blackberry Farm , a place to combine his talents. During your time spent with him, you will discover different uses of …
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… Mark Your Calendar for a Spectacular Lunar Show! On the evening of March 13, the skies will host an extraordinary … lunar eclipse. In the Chicago area at precisely 10:57 p.m., the Earth’s shadow will begin to envelop the moon, painting it in mesmerizing shades of deep red—a phenomenon often called the "Blood Moon." Unlike a solar eclipse, no special glasses are needed to enjoy this breathtaking sight. Totality will last until 2:31 a.m., and the eclipse will …
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… upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well- drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in areas with cool summer climates. Amur maple makes an unusual … or shrub; its light green leaves turn yellow and red in the fall. This cultivar is so named for its bright red fruit (samaras) that contrast against its green foliage. It can reach a height …
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… Beautiful five-to-nine-lobed leaves emerge early. The plant grows 10 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June … a cut-leaf or lace leaf variety of Japanese maple. Its foliage emerges deep purple, maturing to purple red and turning a bright red in the fall. This lovely small tree, native to the Far …
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… that give 'Misty Blue' white baneberry its garden value throughout the growing season. Add to that the graceful racemes of white flowers in the late spring, followed by clusters of white berries on bright magenta stems in mid summer for a shade plant that's never boring. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , … of tightly packed flowers, often followed by conspicuous berries. NOTE: Berries are poisonous to people and rabbits; harmless to birds and butterflies. …
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… SUGARTINA® summersweet is a cultivar of a deciduous shrub that is native to the eastern US. Its common name is derived from the prolific fragrant white flowers that … and which attract butterflies and birds. The flowers are produced on vertical flower spikes up to six inches long which are a striking feature of the plant along with its lustrous green … flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter. It is a versatile plant being suitable for borders, screens or as a specimen plant or understory. …
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… In fall, from mid-September to mid-October, this hardy perennial is covered with creamy white chrysanthemum-like flowers. The … in full sun and in average soil. At 20 inches in height, this Asian native plant does not need to be staked. The study of the DNA of the Asteraceae (aster family) has resulted in many changes. This species, for instance, has been assigned to a number of other genera over time including Asteromoea and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
