… Allow the plants to mature their fruit capsules to supply future generations. Seeds dispersal is focused within a short distance of the mother plant. Plant in full sun and allow the ripe seed …
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… Designated Perennial Plant of the Year for 1999, Goldsturm black-eyed Susan is an immensely popular staple of the perennial border. Starting in July and continuing until …
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… to yellow towards the tips. Derived from native midwestern parents, this short-lived perennial is well-adapted to the Chicago climate and will reseed (if not deadheaded) to produce future …
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… foliage. This cultivar thrives in climates with cooler summers. Lightly fragrant, this rose is not likely to overpower a room when brought indoors. Plant this rose in full sun and in …
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… wide, and will be covered with dark green, glossy leaves throughout the growing season. It is moderately disease-resistant with a light fragrance reminiscent of cotton candy. It won the …
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… Cupped to flat white flowers are broadly edged in vermillion on this grandiflora rose that is in flower almost constantly from mid-June to the first hard frosts of mid-October. Elegant …
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… New! Poaching is a gentle cooking method, useful to reveal the delicate yet vibrant flavors of fish. In this …
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… rose growers. The slightly fragrant flowers attract a number of pollinating insects and it is interesting to watch the pollen laden bees as they work the flowers. …
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… techniques, pest and disease control, and effective harvesting procedures. A Garden walk is included. Dress for the weather. Riley Finnegan, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Fruit …
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… Pale beard tongue ( Penstemon pallidus ) is a native midwestern plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water well the first …
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