… stony soils interspersed with grasses. The admiration the Turkish and Persian potentates had for tulips was eclipsed by "tulip mania" in the Netherlands and Europe early in the seventeenth …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… had little gardens in their backyard. The North Lawndale Greening Committee has been around for more than 25 years. They brought tradition with them from the South. You all are, in a sense, … had little gardens in their backyard. The North Lawndale Greening Committee has been around for more than 25 years. They brought tradition with them from the South. You all are, in a sense, …
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… history of the continent. “You call it corn; we call it maize.” Or so the 1970s TV ad for Mazola margarine told us. Long ago, “corn” used to be the term for any grain seed, including barley, wheat, and rye, so naturally the new world plant … thumb. These seeds have been removed from the cob and are ready for boiling to soften them. Place the corn kernels in a pot of water and boil for 30 minutes. (This isn’t hot enough for the …
Type: Blog
… from. It is this wide breath of experiences that informs his perspective on trialing plants for the garden: yes, there are some plants that generally perform better than others, but in a …
Type: Staff bio
… and given master classes at Yale and Toronto. She has also served on the GCNA exam committee for over a decade, first as juror and currently as co-chair. Margaret's academic degrees (S.B. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… session will showcase the results of the challenge with a full group slide show. Get ready for ideas to set you free, to shake you out of ruts, and charge you up to make new photographs. …
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… Q. What are the current recommendations for using horticultural oil to protect mature trees from insect attack? A. Spraying trees or …
Type: Plant Info
… insects eat leaves, not roots. Heavy infestations can easily be controlled with insecticides. For more information about armyworms and control measures, please send an email to …
Type: Plant Info
… contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or email plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for a positive diagnosis and if you feel chemical treatment options are warranted. …
Type: Plant Info
… Prune grapevines according to selected method. For detailed information on pruning grapevines, contact plant information at (847) 835-0972 to …
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