… at the Chicago Botanic Garden inspired Windy City Harvest to offer this special course for gardeners to learn about the pollinators in their backyards and gardening techniques to …
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… upcoming one is a gift from nature—and the perfect time to take a night walk. On Monday, April 26, head outside to see the "pink" supermoon. Whether you prefer to walk in solitude or with … but not because the moon will look pretty in pink—it won't look pink; the photo below is just for fun. April’s first full moon got its nickname because it usually rises when the native … or headlamp—along with reflective gear—is helpful, but consider switching them off when it’s safe to do so. Your eyes will adjust to the dark and take in the full beauty of the stars and …
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… shade? A. It is best to determine the level of shade in your garden prior to purchasing plants for that area. Deep shade is generally defined as an area receiving little to no sun. Partially … or other plants, observe and record your conditions so that you can select items best suited for your site. Some examples of shrubs that perform well in full shade include bottlebrush …
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… Wisteria floribunda is a climbing vine that grows to a maximum of 26 feet. It thrives under full sun or partial shade with moist water conditions. In spring it …
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… It is ornamental, disease/pest resistant, and very nutritious. Sage (filler) A great herb for full sun containers, sage comes in many varieties including variegated, purple, and silvery … Thyme (spiller) Thyme is a fantastic herb with dainty foliage that is aromatic and great for any number of dishes. There is wooly thyme, lemon thyme, and variegated thyme to suit the …
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… a nice two-toned effect. This is one of two roses selected by the American Rose Society for endorsement in 2011. To win this honor, roses are planted and evaluated in 26 different gardens across the country for two years. Only cultivars that perform well in all American climates earn this prestigious …
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… Q. What is the best way to care for clematis? A. It is important to plant clematis in a location where the top of the plant will …
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… yes, there's still snow on the ground. Yet smart gardeners know that now is the time to plan for fall color in your garden. Nurseries and garden centers start receiving and displaying their stock in the next month or so, including the newest varieties of perennials for this year. Catalogs and web sites are already showing off new varieties, sometimes with … over grey-green foliage, they give way to peach-colored seedheads. 16 to 18 inches, tall, 26 to 28 inches wide Firecracker sedum ( Sedum 'Firecracker') smolders with intense burgundy-red …
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… The horse chestnut is native to the Balkans. This cultivar is known for its cut-leaves giving it a feathery look. It has white flowers in airy panicles that appear in the spring. Fall color is a medium yellow. It can reach a height of 26 with a spread of 20 feet. It can tolerate some shade and has medium soil and water …
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… Refrain from fall pruning, since this may encourage new green growth that may not harden off for winter. Particularly fragile or newly planted evergreens can be screened from damaging …
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