… the Chicago Botanic Garden. Naturally, we wondered who among us might have the worst case (or best, depending on how you look at it). So we sent out a simple query: do you grow orchids at … them recently, but I’d admit to 50-plus plants. I simply find orchids to be fascinating for their seemingly infinite variations of flower sizes, shapes, colors, fragrance (very … from spores, with a smaller collection of orchids. She would send me home with plants on every visit, all of which I eventually lost, as I didn’t really have a clue as to how to grow them! But …
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… look at your own yard. Is it time to plant a tree or shrub? If so, what kind might be right for your yard, and what fall color would be a smart addition for your home, your yard, and your neighborhood? Often, the talk turns to red. But a visit to the Garden during October reveals the diversity of colors in nature's crayon box—yellow, … At the Kleinman Family Cove, a half dozen different varieties create quite a show—and a great place to compare/contrast varieties. Some conifers go gold, too. In the Dwarf Conifer Garden, two …
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… six hours of sun or 14 hours of supplemental light daily, and a south or southwest exposure is best. All herbs except basil perform best next to a cool windowpane. Many herbs, such as thyme, chives, oregano, and rosemary, can be … sphagnum moss and water. Covering pots with a plastic bag or glass plate keeps seeds moist for germination. Seed-grown herbs won't produce large plants, but the young plants are just as …
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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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… This makes an elegant, airy evergreen non-hardy groundcover for annual beds, containers and seasonal displays. The small white to green flowers in early … but the stems often bronze to contrast with the deep green leaves. Plant in sunny locations for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: I have a lot of Creeping Charlie weeds in my lawn. When is the best time to apply a weed killer? A: Mid- to late autumn is an excellent time to apply … plants are actively translocating nutrients downward to the plants’ root systems to prepare for winter. For best results, don’t mow right before or right after application to allow more leaf surface to …
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… An elegant earth-to-earth closed system What smells like earth, enriches the soil, and is free for the making? Compost! A healthy compost pile is easy to maintain, has no offensive odor, and does not attract animals. Best of all, composting provides an elegant earth-to-earth closed system. Nutrient-rich scraps … or even hot. Again, this is a normal—in fact, essential—part of the decomposition process. The best (thermophilic) temperature range for compost is between 135 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit. …
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… morning mist to the first spring bloom. Society members have held their meetings at the Garden for more than 30 years, appreciating it as a special place to perfect their craft. …
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… visitors to explore our gardens with greater depth. Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use these tours on your phone. Tour the English Walled Garden Approximate Distance: .165 … visitors to explore our gardens with greater depth. Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use these tours on your phone. Tour the English Walled Garden Approximate Distance: .165 …
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… Q. How do I grow a lemon tree indoors? A. Lemon and other citrus trees are best grown outdoors during the summer months in a location that receives full sun. A lemon tree …
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