… This clump-forming ornamental grass grows to a height of about three feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. Starting in July, fountains of airy, bristly, … in shades of white, pink or reddish-brown. Native to eastern Asia and Australia, the species is marginally hardy in Illinois, but can become invasive in warmer areas. Fountain grass turns …
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… This Missouri/Arkansas native is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a height of 8” with a similar spread. The deep blue to purple, three-petaled flowers last only for a day, but open in succession on the plant from …
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… school can have a traditional school garden, but that doesn’t mean gardening with students is impossible. Learn about different ways to envision a school garden, from growing vegetables in containers to hydroponic systems and other scaled-down gardens that fit your resources and needs. Discuss …
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… bears dense spikes of red buds which open from the top down into deep violet flowers from July to September on strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Red Arrows grows to about 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide and has lance-shaped leaves that surround the stems. Easy to … to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. …
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… April’s warmer days make this an opportune month to plant perennials, as well as cool-season vegetables and annuals that can handle occasional … in the yard as well, particularly if March’s weather proved too cold and/or wet. April also is a good month to help emerging plants for the growing season ahead. Garden To-Do List Continue … conditions before planting. Plant perennials, hardy ornamental grasses, and roses. Be aware of site conditions when planting in April, especially for plants that require six hours of direct …
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… in the garden, the thought of puttering in front of a windowsill brings little comfort. There is a new group of houseplants, however, that can lead double lives — in the winter they're indoor … uses houseplants in its three-season rotation of annuals. And many gardening centers, quick to pick up on trends set by prominent garden designers, offer these houseplants in their "Annuals" aisle. The houseplants listed below are adaptable enough to move from a sunny winter windowsill to an outdoor garden space once danger of frost has …
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… this genus, taxonomists estimate that there are between 800 and 1,000 species. They are native to North America, Europe, Australasia, Asia, southwest China, Tibet, Myanmar, northern India, and … full sun and south- or west-facing sites, where winter winds can dry evergreen leaves. The site should have well-drained, acidic soil amended with large amounts of leafy, humus-rich organic matter. Excellent drainage is crucial for rhododendrons, especially in areas with heavy clay soils, such as northeastern …
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… Seed starting is a highly rewarding and fun activity as you plant your seeds and then watch them come to life. Learn how to set up a simple indoor system for producing high-quality seedlings year-round. This class will …
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… Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves. It's time to get rockin’ with Leonardo. He is a Parents' Choice Award-winning family musician from Chicago, who strums nationwide on his … high-energy concert that entertains, educates, and empowers all little rockers. Get ready to sing along to familiar hits and some movin' and groovin' original songs! Please note: You are …
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… green, light green and creamy white. The double flowers start out light lemon yellow and age to pale apricot in hanging clusters - a plant in full bloom is a sight to see. The mature height of this cultivar makes it adapted to use in containers, particularly …
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