… Listed as an annual in references, this is a tiny plant suitable for rock gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: My trees and shrubs struggled this year because of the drought. Will my plants recover? A: Many plants are showing signs of … will be a wait-and-see situation. It’s not too late to improve your trees’ and shrubs’ chances for survival. When rainfall is less than 1 inch per week, provide supplemental water weekly into November or until the ground …
Type: Plant Info
… reattach canes to support system, if necessary. Some gardeners mow their raspberry patches to the ground this month to encourage one big crop during summer. Everbearing bushes should not be mowed down. … are broccoli, the cabbages, and cauliflowers. Prune grapevines according to selected method. For detailed information on pruning grapevines, contact plant information at (847) 835-0972 to …
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… in Hamburg, Germany. Because her father was Jewish, she was not allowed to study art under the Nazi regime, so she left her home country in 1936 to study in Britain, where she remained for her early career. In 1964, Duckworth moved to Chicago to teach at the University of Chicago. … pickle plant in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, where she worked until her death last year. This piece was shown at Navy Pier in 1997 and was donated to the Chicago Botanic Garden when …
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… in Hamburg, Germany. Because her father was Jewish, she was not allowed to study art under the Nazi regime, so she left her home country in 1936 to study in Britain, where she remained for her early career. In 1964, Duckworth moved to Chicago to teach at the University of Chicago. … pickle plant in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, where she worked until her death last year. This piece was shown at Navy Pier in 1997 and was donated to the Chicago Botanic Garden when …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Welcome to winter, one of the best seasons for gardeners. You have time to plan, prune, and enjoy those houseplants that … easier to prune because you’ll be able to better see a tree’s branching structure and there is less chance of transmitting diseases from one plant to another. Winter is the perfect time to …
Type: Blog
… Nothing surpasses the "wow" factor of the old-fashioned "dinner plate" dahlias of years gone by. Fortunately, they … freedom from pests and diseases, and their large and showy flowers. Dahlia 'September Morn' is a delightful combination of rose color in the center shading to orange, pink, and yellow on … up the tubers, shake as much soil off as possible, and set them aside in the garage to "cure" for two to three weeks. The curing process allows the tubers to develop callus tissues to cover …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Multiple short stalks of pinkish purple flowers are produced on this terrestrial orchid in winter in the Chicago area. Native to warm environments, these … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a small, upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well- drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well … an unusual specimen tree or shrub; its light green leaves turn yellow and red in the fall. This cultivar is so named for its bright red fruit (samaras) that contrast against its green foliage. It can reach a height …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… cane intertwine with the surrounding vegetation to keep the plant upright when in flower. Grow this orchid in very bright light, high humidity and temperatures in exceptionally well- drained … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
