… more comfortable with the idea of edible flowers. But how—aside from sugar-candied flowers for bakers—do you use them? We asked horticulturist Nancy Clifton, who brought five really fresh ideas to the table. Today’s blue plate special: flavorful greens finished with blue flower petals. 1. A … like parsley and cilantro. Then finish with flower petals: snip blue bachelor button petals to highlight that plate, dot white sweet alyssum among the greens, and trade the traditional …
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… Want to grow your own orchids? We’ll help you choose which ones are right for you. Assistant Horticulturist Chester Jankowski provided these basics on four kinds of … grow, be careful not to over or under water them. They need a lot of light, but don’t let them get too much heat. Paphiopedilum Commonly known as lady slippers, these orchids are better suited …
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… they relied on pawpaw fruits.” Explorers Lewis and Clark subsisted on pawpaws alone for three days during their explorations. Thomas Jefferson planted the trees at Monticello and sent the seeds to Europe. And, indigenous people from the East Coast to the Midwest relied on the fall fruits as … pawpaws’ growing range extends from Ontario, north of Lake Erie and east to New York, all the way down to Florida and Texas and west to Nebraska. Throughout this area, towns like Paw Paw, …
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… Summer is in the air. As the nights heat up, it’s a perfect time to get outdoors and entertain in your garden. Chicago Botanic Garden floriculturist Tim Pollak shares how you can bring the party to your garden with a few simple tricks for evening entertaining. Plant light-colored flowers Enhance the darkness of evenings by …
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… questions we have been getting about Spike the titan arum is “How do you know how much water to give it?” The care and feeding that we have given Spike and its fellow titan arums—our … growing in our production greenhouses—is very specific! Yes, the cultivation requirements for these plants are strict. Titan arums require well-maintained conditions of high humidity and … can be somewhat challenging! Providing them with the unique cultural requirements to get them to live long enough and to eventually bloom is a mighty task. However, all the extra …
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… allium and specialty bulbs in fall and enjoy vivid color after the long winter. Here is how to plant spring-blooming bulbs: 1. Choose the site Pick a sunny, well-drained area. If soil is heavy clay, mix in composted leaf mold or shredded wood chips. 2. Prepare the bed For small groups, dig individual holes. For larger displays, remove the soil, arrange bulbs (3–5 … grape hyacinths, ornamental onions, or winter aconites. 8. Create impact Bulbs look best planted in sweeping drifts rather than small clumps. … Nothing says spring like a …
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… Double, pure yellow, fragrant flowers adorn this 12-foot tall climber from mid-June to mid-October. It will need support for the long canes, typically provided by an arbor or a … resistance of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. While it is disease resistant, spraying against fungal infection may be a good … air circulation. Remember that roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance, fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… constantly on the move. Birds, deer, and even water animals cross trails, roads, and waterways to seek food or habitats that are necessary for their survival, and the seeds of plants can … important for the survival of our planet. Those 70,000 acres also benefit humans in a direct way, even if you are not physically there. The Preserves’ millions of trees help absorb pollution … our air clean–which has health benefits for us all, including those with asthma. One of the best ways to learn more about those green spaces, and the animals and plants that are found …
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… Around the Garden Take a Two-Mile Perimeter Walk Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: 2 miles Time: 45 min- 1 hour Stop 1: Annex 1 Kick … Visitor Center: Fill up your water bottles. Take a bathroom break. Grab a power bar or snack for later at the Garden View Café. Park your bike. Purchase sunscreen at the Garden Shop. Stop …
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… monster, barely contained by its cage, is overwhelming you with tomatoes. What are you to do with them all? Or with the rampant zucchini that grow to the size and texture of baseball … new inspiration for the table, check out the recipes from the Garden Café . Pesto A classic way to use up buckets of basil is making pesto. A simple internet search will make it clear that … tomatoes and many other vegetable plants likely will still be bearing as frost looms. It's best to gather all the harvest well before the last minute, because you never know when the first …
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