… ( Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers') is one of five species of black-eyed Susan native to Illinois, all of which have yellow flowers with brown centers. Sweet black-eyed Susan has … real novelty, with sunshine-yellow petals that are rolled into extremely narrow tubes referred to as quills. It was named for the man who found it along some railroad tracks in southern Illinois. This black-eyed Susan …
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… foliage, and makes a visually stunning combination. It prefers cooler climates and moist soil to thrive. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is … ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid soil and their susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch …
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… The abundant white "flowers" of this plant are four creamy-white pointed bracts, each about 1 to 2 inches long. The true flowers are located in the center of these bracts and are insignificant. Pinkish-red to red fruits ripen in late August and persist through October if not consumed by birds. This … Asia. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multiseason interest—be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark—and their range of …
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… flowers with green throats and a light dusting of speckles in the center. Plants are hardy to the Chicago region. The blooms are upfacing on stems that stand 2 to 3 feet tall in late spring and early summer. They are not fragrant. Sun Ray is an Asiatic … blooms and buds that continue to mature and open after cutting. This lily is ideal for potted plant forcing because the natural short stems require fewer growth regulators to keep …
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… Old rose, salmon-pink flowers have a thin, delicate yellow edge to the petals. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… After a killing frost, remove annual plant material from your garden and add it to your compost heap. Any soilless mix from window boxes or containers can be discarded or kept aside for one more year. If used for a second year, mix equal parts old mix with fresh soilless mix. … not mulch your perennial garden area until the ground has frozen hard later in November. Begin to plant spring-blooming bulbs. Mulch area after planting. If rodents, deer, or rabbits have been …
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… of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA) and co-chairs its Johan Franco composition committee to promote new works for carillon. Brink began his carillon studies at Yale University with Ellen Dickinson in 2007; …
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… This course is for individuals seriously considering or already in the process of aquaponic food production on a …
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… the carillonneur at Berea College in Kentucky. “In Memoriam” will be followed by a bell toll for each person who perished. James Fackenthal has been the assistant carillonneur at the …
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… with the location. Unsatisfactory locations result in a swift death; this is not a plant for slow, lingering farewells. …
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