… $15 with student ID Garden Conservancy members and students, please call (847) 835-6801 to register Register Now From the moment a spade broke ground for the new presidential mansion, the 18 acres that surround the White House have been a backdrop to history. Wars, territorial expansion, economic booms and busts, the growth of agriculture and … design. She also consults for public gardens and private clients. Her particular interest is in authors and their gardens, the connection between the pen and the trowel. Her most recent …
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… Q. I didn’t get around to planting my spring-blooming bulbs last fall. What should I do with them? A. Hopefully the … not freeze, preferably between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The time that the bulbs will need to remain in cold storage will vary by bulb. Most bulbs need exposure to cold temperatures for an average of 10 to 12 weeks in order to force them into bloom. Potted …
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… Description: A loud and large flycatcher, this bird is most likely to be seen nesting in the McDonald Woods or in the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes looking for insects, especially closer to bridges where they build cup-shaped mud nests. …
Type: Birding
… Iris 'Silken Trim' is a stunning deep wine color with ruffled petals. The falls are a little darker than the … The foliage is blue green and sword shaped. This is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Continue to care for indoor flowering gift plants. Azaleas require even moisture and bright light. Deadhead to keep plants blooming for four to six weeks. Azaleas can go outside to a partly shaded location … can be planted outside and treated like outdoor bulbs after they have flowered but there is no guarantee they will flower the following year. Get a head start on summer-blooming bulbs …
Type: Plant Info
… What is it about red? The red leaves of Full Moon maple (Acer Japonicum) herald the changing of … modestly blend in with the crowd. But as nights turn cool, they drop the bashful act and step to center stage. —Fall color is not something trees put on, says Andrew Bell, curator of woody … colors are unveiled. When an autumn offers clear, sunny days and cool nights, tree color tends to be more vivid, because chlorophyll retreats sooner and more thoroughly. Of course, it's not …
Type: Plant Info
… on the underside of its glossy green leaves. Known in Britain as the cricket bat willow, it is grown there as a timber source for their national game. The bright green stems of new growth … known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Elegantissma cornelian cherry dogwood is a cultivar selected for its yellow or sometimes pinkish margined foliage. It is reported to be smaller and somewhat less vigorous than other forms. In other respects the Elegantissima … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Learn to grow organic salad greens at home, whether you have garden space or not. Professional gardener … than a decade and currently manages Chef Rick Bayless’s market garden, will treat participants to a visual feast of microgreens. Then he will demonstrate how to plant the seeds in growing trays, and discuss maintenance and harvesting techniques. Bill …
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