… wildflowers at home, following a demonstration during class and using video link provided for easy assembly. All supplies, locally sourced and hand dyed, included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther's Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… where nectar flowers abound. They avoid windy, exposed sites. Many native plants are valuable for butterfly gardens. Serious butterfly gardeners consider not only nectar plants to attract butterflies in their graceful adult stage, but also plant host plants for the larvae or caterpillar stage. Butterfly gardeners allow for feeding and damage caused by the caterpillar stage in order to complete the life cycle. …
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… white that attract butterflies and other pollinators. Although wild asters have a reputation for looking lanky or weedy rather than bushy and compact, their seeds are an important food … for its intense lavender-blue flowers. Learn more about the Garden’s aster evaluation . Visit the Garden's Dixon Tallgrass Prairie in autumn to view thousands of New England asters in … Eurybia divaricata ), and bigleaf aster ( E. macrophylla ) tolerate deep shade but produce the best flower display with some morning sun. Pinching back the stems (removing a few inches of the …
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… At the top of the list of why we garden is for the joy it brings. Yes, there is the effort of physical labor, and true, some plants succumb … areas that need new plantings. Do a little homework to match the right plant with the right place. Learn the cultural requirements of the plants you find attractive. Above all, avoid … break down quickly. Consult the Garden's Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 for the latest treatments. Spot-treat an area rather than the entire garden. If Japanese beetles are …
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… Q. How do I grow roses? A. Select a rose that is cold-hardy for your region. Provide a site with full sunlight (six hours or more), good air circulation, and well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Roses are best planted in the spring, although they can be successfully planted in the fall if done early … a few days, mulch the rosebush with about 10 inches of soil for winter protection. Roses are best pruned in early spring, just as they begin to break dormancy. All dead and diseased wood …
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… can you offer? A: Yes, peonies can be planted and divided in the fall. Peonies are favorites for many people because they are long-lived, hardy perennials that reliably produce gorgeous, often fragrant flowers in spring. Select a full sun location for best flowering. Peony roots should contain three to five red eyes and be planted no more than 2 …
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… a wide range of pH and moisture conditions, but it must have excellent drainage. This can be best accomplished when the plant is grown in a clay pot year-round. Clay permits faster … container growth also eliminates the need to transplant the rosemary into ordinary garden soil for the summer. During the active growing season, place the container in full sun, water only when the growing medium is dry, and fertilize with a …
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… the same dark green needles with white bands on the underside. It also has the same tolerances for heat, humidity and air pollution as the species ( Picea omorika ), which makes it a good shrub for this area. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade. Archived Copy: …
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… oval tree that can reach a height of 100 feet when mature. It is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The … variable, ranging from yellow or orange to red, but it is always outstanding. A favorite maple for fall color, it is one of the best known trees of eastern North America and is as prized for its ornamental value as for the …
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… and hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the flowers. Plant this salvia in a sunny location for best coloration of the variegated leaves. It's insect and pest resistant. …
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