… Sustainable gardens benefit both the environment and the people they serve. As Pati Vitt, Ph.D., a conservation scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, says, "The goal of sustainable gardening is to create a self-reliant growth system—a garden that can last indefinitely without inordinate … imagine how dramatically we could reduce our carbon "foodprint"—the fossil fuels expended in transporting produce, the materials used in packaging, distribution, and more." Sustainable …
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… Masses of golden yellow flowers on short upright stems cover this mounded beauty when grown in full sun and well-drained soils. In fact, it is ideal for rock or crevice gardens and dry walls. Free of most insect and diseases. …
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… Pinkish purple chalices are flamed in green and highlighted with yellow on this exotically colored tulip. Sturdy stems are ideal for cutting and provide protection against strong winds and heavy rains. …
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… Flamingo flower ( Anthurium andreanum 'White Heart') is native to the wet tropical mountain forests of Central and South America and therefore thrives in greenhouses or conservatories where the temperature doesn't drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. …
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… Take a close look at the leaves of this Aconitum . See those fine hairs? That's what earned it the common name of … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's roots, which was used to tip hunting arrows. Medicinal (and …
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… The Triumph orchid ( x Laeliocattleya Drumbeat 'Triumph') has it all! This 2-foot-tall, reliable, lavender orchid bears enormous 5-inch flowers with up to 8 blooms per spike. Its lavender tepals (outer part of the flower) have dark magenta markings … Laelia and Cattleya . It blooms from May to June, is temperature tolerant, and does well in partial sun. The soil should be allowed to almost dry out between waterings. The orchid family …
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… This tree can reach a height of 70 feet with a 15 foot spread. It is a good shade tree for the yard or park and can tolerate wet soil. This hybrid of red and silver maples combines the sturdy branches of the red maple with the attractive leaves of the silver maple. …
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… Exceptionally large pink daisy flowers cover this vigorous mum from September to frost. Easy to grow, Cambodian Queen is a proven performer. Pair with Asters and Anemones for a stunning fall show. Mounding habit. …
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… We get a lot of questions about one particular plant in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden: Naranjilla (pronounced nahr-ahn- HEE -yah). It’s easy to see why. You can find this naranjilla ( Solanum quitoense ) in Bed #10 in the Growing Garden. …
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… Participants will learn the fundamental principles of aquaponics production as well as tips and tricks for building an at-home or small-scale aquaponics system. This course will include hands-on work with the nursery system and the 52,000-gallon aquaponics production system. Andy McGhee, Aquaponics …
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