… fall fertilizing, mulching, cutting back plants, and protecting plants from wind and animals. Get pointers for fall planting of woody plants and spring-flowering bulbs. Tim Johnson, senior …
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… Sunday, August 28, 2016 1 – 2 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Free lecture; preregistration required; parking fees apply Register Now Roberta and David …
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… you can do to wood, and not suffer the splinters. While their origin remains a mystery, there is evidence of gourds in the early civilizations of Africa, Asia, North and South America, … since all of them are smaller than 6 inches. Growing Gourds Gourds require at least 120 frost-free days to mature. Therefore, they should be started indoors in March and moved outside to the … to absorb sunlight and warm the soil since gourd plant roots need as much heat as they can get. Gourds require full sun, regular fertilizer, water, space, and support. Plant them either in …
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… four developmental stages: egg mass, larva (caterpillar), pupa and adult moth. The egg mass is about 1½ inches long and ¾ inch wide with a buff or tan fuzzy surface. Mature larvae are about … to feed. The larvae go through several growth stages, eating increasingly voraciously as they get larger. By late June or early July, the fully grown larvae pupate and enter a two-week … area and find any evidence of the moth, call the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s toll-free Moth Hotline at (866) 296-6684 for specific instructions. In Lake County, currently the …
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… Walled Garden, and the Waterfall Garden. Tips on identifying songbirds Often a songbird is named after its plumage. For example, the scarlet tanager is scarlet-colored with jet black wings, and the yellow-rumped warbler has a yellow rump. When so many birds are flitting around, you can get distracted and not key in on some identification clues. First, find a perched bird on which … the yellow-rumped warbler has a yellow rump. When so many birds are flitting around, you can get distracted and not key in on some identification clues. First, find a perched bird on which …
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… Is it possible to turn your love of flower and garden photography into a viable career path? Yes, …
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… an inner ring of yellow from the Chinese parent. The breeder was Dennis Ledvena. Shrubs can get quite large, up to 8 feet, and suckering may occur. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Flowers bloom on new growth, so the best time to prune is just after flowering. …
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… GOLDEN RAINDROPS® crabapple is notable for its distinctive deeply cut green foliage and its abundant golden yellow fruit, …
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… Ginkgo biloba 'Tit' is a lovely little multi-stemmed dwarf tree. It grows only to a height of 10 feet with full sun … leaves in summer followed by the Ginkgo's typical outstanding golden yellow fall color. This is a male clone and will not produce the distinctive strong smelling fruit in the fall. It is … to deer and is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees. Although this cultivar appears to get a little taller, it is though to be very similar, or even the same as, Ginkgo biloba …
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… Which five will you pick? Happy New Year, everyone! While January is the month to plan and dream about your yard and garden, smart gardeners know that a wish list … Swap seeds with fellow gardeners at our Seed Swap . Become a volunteer for Plants of Concern . Get to know orchids at the Orchid Show . Build a raised bed. Spring resolutions Plant a fruit … 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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