… and extended spring bloom. With 'Wings of Fire', even though the lavender-pink spring bloom is lovely, the flowers are just a prelude to the foliage. Once flowering is over, the leaves begin to turn bronze, and over the summer deep reddish tints emerge. Come fall, you get the fiery red and gold that earned this bush its name. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds …
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… “Gardening is something you learn by doing—and by making mistakes. Like cooking, gardening is a constant … Here’s a look at some common mistakes—perhaps you can relate, and if not, you may just get an A+. The Gift that Keeps on Giving (*&^#@!) Has a fellow gardener offered to give you some … bye-bye to my boxwoods, farewell to my fern-leaf Japanese maples. Choose hardy plants (or feel free to help support the green industry when you purchase replacements). Have a Plan After a …
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… This vibrant, easy-to-grow succulent is a rounded, erect, compact shrub that grows to 2 feet tall and wide. Its blooms blanket the … that are borne singly or in clusters on short stalks. Its dark green, paired leaves are free or slightly fused at the base. A member of the Aizoaceae family, this plant has a name … lampros (bright) and anthos (flower). This genus contains 227 species and 13 varieties and is native to the southwest and west coast of Western Cape, South Africa, from Vredenburg to …
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… of repotting your plants and enjoy the improved health and growth that results. Everyone will get their own houseplant to repot during class and take home at the end. Wade Wheatley, …
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… New! Score with these winning recipes and get ready for a football party or any sports occasion. Learn how to make a vinaigrette, practice …
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It’s easy to see how this zebra plant earned the common name of Burning Spike. The spikes can easily reach 6’, with bright red buds opening into yellow flowers. The leaves are equally dramatic - dark green, puckered, and outlined with light green veins in the characteristic zebra plant pattern. It’s happy outdoors in Florida, where it gets the sun and humidity it wants, but elsewhere it’s a …
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… the first frost of fall. Plant 'Dark Purple' in full sun and in average soils, and water it to get the root system established; then only water it during periods of drought or when the leaves …
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… when grown in a conservatory. This nonhardy perennial morning glory from the West Indies can get really large, making container culture problematic. The glossy leaves are palmate, with the …
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… flowers while deer avoid the fragrant foliage. A tough plant for hot, dry locations that get very cold in the winter—after all, its parents hail from the cold, dry steppes of Central …
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… and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are interested in exploring how to get quantitative data on the physical, emotional and even intellectual benefits that interaction with nature affords human beings. It is hoped that this symposium provides a catalyst for further research on the health benefits of … H. Horton, Ph.D., Northwestern University One way to make the Forest Preserves more inviting is by creating programs and policies that educate people about the health benefits of spending …
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