… of the Chinese lilac bears fragrant pale purple blooms on arching branches. The Chinese lilac is a cross between the common lilac and the Persian lilac. Members of the genus Syringa , … 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 flower production the next …
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… Royalty lilac is a cultivar selected in 1936 for its exceptional cold hardiness from a cross between the … 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 flower production the next …
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… and vivus, meaning “living,” because this perennial plant keeps its leaves in winter and is very resistant to difficult conditions of growth. The foliage varies from blue, bronze green, purple, black, to red and silver, and these colors remain even when the plant is not in bloom. The flowers, which bloom from May to June, come in a variety of solid and mixed …
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… stigma of the flowers they visit (anthers are where the pollen grains are picked up; stigma is where they are deposited for successful pollination). Mason bees (Osmia lignaria) carry pollen … Are you avoiding bees because they sting? Another reason to invite mason bees into your yard is that they are nonaggressive. Honeybees and bumblebees may defend their nests if disturbed, so … Male mason bees do not have stingers, and the females only sting if they are trapped, so there is little reason to fear them. How to Make a Bee Condo Block Give native bees a helping …
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… Spring is here and with it come wildflowers—trillium, mayapples, and spring beauties. Take a stroll or … and you may see and hear some of the many beautiful songbirds as they migrate north. “It is the knitting together of so many distinct individuals into a harmonious whole greater than the … flowering tree, a fountain, or a special seating area, for example. Determining sight lines is an important, but often overlooked, part of the design process. Here are some other ideas to …
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… Nancy Clifton is back! Create your own festive holiday wreath, using fresh evergreens as the base and a variety …
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… New! Seed is a precious common heritage, and an essential component to the future sustainability of our …
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… The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) grew potatoes in Martian soil. But is this really possible? Experiment for yourself and test the physical and chemical properties of …
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… learning ways to identify these versatile plants, we will explore the McDonald Woods, which is home to many Carex species. Dress for the weather. Jim Jabcon, ecologist, Chicago Botanic …
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… by Ilse Beunen, will focus on the concept of ikebana done with one leaf and one branch. This is an off-shoot of school founder, Sofu Teshigahara's Principle #4 - Emphasize one flower, one …
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