… The Skogholm cultivar is perhaps the most vigorous and fastest growing of all the bearberry cotoneaster cultivars. It … a large area quickly. Skogholm was introduced from Sweden about 1950. The species is native to central China. Members of the genus Cotoneaster are characterized by a stiff, dense branching … as hedges or groundcovers. The genus Cotoneaster includes at least 90 species of shrubs native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no …
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… Dichelostemna congestum , commonly known as the Forktooth Ookow, is a native of the west coast of the USA. This plant produces a dense cluster of bluish-purple to pink flowers at the tip of long stems that wave in the breeze. Growing in open moist meadows from sea level up to 3,000-foot elevations, this plant needs to be grown in full sun in Chicago area gardens in …
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… Irises in the reticulata group grow from bulbs and are among the earliest of all flowers to bloom in the Midwest. Iris 'Joyce', only about 5 inches tall, produces royal-blue flowers in early spring, sometimes when the snow is still on the ground. The lower three petals have a contrasting yellow splotch at the base. Reticulata irises produce 3 to 4 stiffly upright linear leaves. By mid-summer the leaves die back to the ground. …
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… The pollen-less flowers are a favorite of florists. The longer-than-normal flowering season is due to its day-neutral flower bud initiation—in other words, it doesn't have to wait until after the summer solstice to flower. …
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… resembles maple leaves in shape. The flowers are produced in the leaf axils from the bottom to the top of the plant instead of just at the top as in some hibiscus cultivars. The plant stands 4 – 5 feet tall and blooms from mid summer until fall. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. …
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… Explorer Series roses, all of which are named after early explorers of Canada, ‘Henry Hudson’ is a rugosa rose with pink buds that open to white flowers in May through October. It grows to 5 feet tall and has wrinkled dark green foliage. Canadian Explorer Series roses are known for …
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… Paeonia caucasica is native to the Caucasus Mountains region, where it grows in forests, along forest margins, and … a crinkly texture; the flowers have a bluish caste. They thrive in sun or part shade, grow to 2 feet tall and are hardy to zone 4. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their …
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… Learn how to breathe new life into your old denim clothing to create a revitalized piece. Discover the art of tiny stabs, also known as sashiko, a beautiful … repair and transform using traditional hand-stitching embroidery methods. Sustainable fashion is always in style. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. Justin Leblanc, fasion …
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… Growing to 2' in height, this plant has bright glossy green, finely divided leaves. Use painted daisy in … Note: This plant was previously known as Chrysanthemum coccineum. Single flowers each 2" to 3" in diameter appear in shades ranging from white to red in the early summer. The painted daisy is so named because its flowers are multicolored and look as if an artist has completed a …
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… or ensalada de pulpo y camarones. Paired with tostones (thin, crispy smashed plantains), this is a meal that you will want to replicate time and time again. Learn how to prepare octopus, shrimp, and plantains in this hands-on class that breaks down each step to …
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