… Iris 'Scamp' is a dark reddish-violet with large orange-yellow signals. It stands 42 inches tall and blooms in mid to late season. This is a Louisiana iris hybrid, native to the bayous and wetlands of the Gulf Coast. They thrive in moist soil and partial shade and are often hardy all the way north to Canada. In 1975 it received Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society. …
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… 'Orange Cocotte' is classified as an Asiatic lily. It grows strongly upright to 3 feet and is topped by very showy … producing any of the yellow pollen that often spots the flowers of other varieties. It grows best in full sun but will take partial shade. In the garden, it should be planted in groups for …
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… The common name for this plant is white Dyckia because of the silvery white color of its foliage. That's caused by the silvery white scale-like hairs on its leaves. The distinctive way its foliage twists and curls adds to this plant's appeal. Dyckias are survivors. This one is native to the highlands of central …
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… It’s always a fun day with a community vibe, as Chicago area gardeners gather to swap seeds, stories, and green-thumb tips. Panache sunflower ( Helianthus annuus … those grown in a high-quality medium. Some adjectives that should describe the product you buy: sterile, fine-grained, free-draining, fluffy, uniform. One brand we’ve had success with: … and residues before filling with starting mix. 4. The right light. A strong light source is crucial for stimulating plant growth. Without it, plants turn leggy, making them weak and more …
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… New! Spend some time in the Garden’s Krasberg Rose Garden and explore ways to saturate the color to add interest and drama to your images. Learn how to control light and exposure to enhance the … will be presented. Students should have a working knowledge of camera controls. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. No phone cameras, please. The School’s CEUs=3 hours FPC …
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… Chinese witch hazel grows as a loosely-branched, upright, deciduous shrub to 9' tall with a similar width. The large alternate leaves are broadly ovate with wavy margins. … yellow strap-like petals emerging from a deep red calyx The gray-green summer foliage gives way to yellow in fall. It is resistant to deer and can be used as specimen or in a naturalistic garden. …
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… ever wondered how the artistic installations of Lightscape are created? Have you ever aspired to make your own holiday light display a little more artistic? Love and Be Loved in the Linden … lighting brings both a practical and artistic aspect to the art form. Q: What do you like best about it? A: Lighting is interesting to me because in many ways it’s supportive. It’s needed … light isn’t just revealing something or transforming it or helping us see an object in another way—it is all of that—but it is also the focus in and of itself, which is rare in our industry. …
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… The birch leaf maple can reach a height of 30 feet. It is native to west and central China. It grows best in sandy loam or gritty loam soil. …
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… New! The human eye possesses extraordinary capabilities to see in ways that the camera is unable to recreate with a single image. Learn processes to enhance your camera’s visual potential. …
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… The good news is that they’re all easy to grow. If you have a spot that gets at least six to eight hours of direct sun in the summer, … potatoes that are certified as disease-free,” Hilgenberg says. Planting Methods Potatoes grow best in fertile, well-drained soil. Before planting the seed potatoes, dig in compost, finely … mulch can significantly reduce problems with potato beetles, which are common pests.” One way to control disease is to provide fertile soil and consistent moisture (water every seven to …
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