… Chicago region prairie native. Full sun and well-drained soils are keys to success. This plant is a pollinator magnet and a reliable harbinger of cooler temperatures to come. …
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… four to six weeks after they are brought into a warm brightly lit area and watered. This is a great plant for forcing indoors for Thanksgiving, Christmas, the New Year, or Valentine's …
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… large pale green to cream exotically patterned petals with veins and shading in burgundy. This is a parent of many of the more unusual amaryllis that have become commercially available. The …
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… should be done in mid-winter to avoid impacting flower production the following summer. This is a large shrub and should be planted in locations that will accommodate it's mature size. …
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… location and in moderately rich, moisture-retentive soil; provide a stake for support if the site is prone to strong winds. …
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… This exceptional hybrid strain of Dianthus is a true multi-use plant, excellent for massed bedding, growing in the perennial border or in …
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… trumpet -shaped flowers at about the same time as the lilac bushes are blooming. Leptodermis is a dwarf, mounding, deciduous shrub from northern China that typically grows to only 12-18” …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the camera works, proper exposure, and the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. FPC requirement Jack Carlson, …
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… One of summer’s delights is a visit from a ruby-throated hummingbird. Learn about these special guests and how to attract …
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… Soil is an irreplaceable natural resource that affects plant selection and growth. Learn to maintain …
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