… Phlox ‘Cloudburst’ stands 26 – 28 inches high and blooms all summer with lavender flowers with bright pink eyes. It is …
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… There was a renewed interest in victory gardens and attracting butterflies. And the demand for seeds for flowers and edibles left many garden shelves a bit bare this spring. Gardeners can … for this season of rest and reflection. "I was born upon the prairie, where the wind blew free, and there was nothing to break the light of the sun. I was born where there were no enclosures, and where everything drew a free breath." — Para-Wa-Samen (Ten Bears) of the Tamparika Comanches Nina Koziol is a garden …
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… compost—a rich organic substance—used to improve your soil . Homemade compost is practically free, costing only your time. What is Compost? Compost is simply a pile or container filled with … twigs, small branches, used soilless potting mix, shredded paper), green materials (chemical-free grass clippings, vegetable and fruit scraps, weeds without seeds, used tea bags, and coffee … creatures. When you add compost to soil, these life forms create openings around plant roots for much-needed air, water, and nutrients. A shovelful of compost contains millions of organisms …
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… Wisteria floribunda is a climbing vine that grows to a maximum of 26 feet. It thrives under full sun or partial shade with moist water conditions. In spring it …
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… a nice two-toned effect. This is one of two roses selected by the American Rose Society for endorsement in 2011. To win this honor, roses are planted and evaluated in 26 different gardens across the country for two years. Only cultivars that perform well in all American climates earn this prestigious …
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… in an excellent pruner. (Find a variety of garden tools at The Garden Shop! ) Order seeds for heirloom tomatoes so you can grow your own. Try a new plant combo that pleases you. (See our … tree…or two. Start a compost pile. Test your soil. (For a list of Illinois soil testing labs, visit extension.illinois.edu ) Plant flowers in Pantone’s color of the year : rose quartz and … year. Every season resolutions Use your Chicago Botanic Garden membership card for reciprocal free admission to tour other gardens for ideas. Give plants as gifts all year long. Follow our …
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… The horse chestnut is native to the Balkans. This cultivar is known for its cut-leaves giving it a feathery look. It has white flowers in airy panicles that appear in the spring. Fall color is a medium yellow. It can reach a height of 26 with a spread of 20 feet. It can tolerate some shade and has medium soil and water …
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… their waists.) Nick Dorian is a postdoctoral researcher with the Garden’s Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action, and he finds bees simply fascinating. One day in … often think of vast places like prairies or woodlands. Dorian, however, sees great opportunity for conservation at home. “It turns out that urban gardens and green space attract dozens of … have evolved together over thousands of years. But, many native bees are “generalists”—they visit a wide variety of plants, including non-native flowers like zinnias and lavender. Other …
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… Caring for Orchids at Home Introduction Orchids are amazing plants. Their colorful petals are like a … sides of the container, using a clean knife. Carefully lift the plant out of the container. Free the roots from as much of the old potting material as possible. Look closely at the roots to … for orchid care section. Helpful resources for orchid care The Plant Information Service is a free service provided by the Chicago Botanic Garden. You can email, call, or stop by the walk-up …
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… Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness Seminar Speakers Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Clare … Berkeley and principal of Healing Landscapes, Berkley, CA. She is internationally recognized for pioneering research on the psychological and sociological aspects of architecture and … governmental, recreational and residential projects. Mr. Bainnson headed up the design team for the Portland Memory Garden, the garden for people with Alzheimer’s, their families and …
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