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  • Corn Husk Dolls
    … for centuries.  These directions are a simple variation of a doll made from corn husks, which is a traditional craft of Native Americans. Corn husks are the leaves that cover and protect the … the skirt in half up the middle and fasten rubber bands on each side to form ankles. This is just the beginning of the fun!  You can add accessories, such as a shawl, a vest, or a cape by …
    Type: Blog
  • Trees and Shrubs Recovering from Drought
    … It’s not too late to improve your trees’ and shrubs’ chances for survival. When rainfall is less than 1 inch per week, provide supplemental water weekly into November or until the ground …
    Type: Plant Info
  • How to prevent snow damage to shrubs
    … Q:  Every winter the snow damages some of my shrubs.  Is there anything I can do to prevent this? A:   A heavy snow load caused by excessive amounts of …
    Type: Plant Info
  • Winter perennial preparation
    … The seedheads and foliage of most ornamental grasses are attractive left uncut. Sometimes it is beneficial to leave perennials such as Chrysanthemum and Stachys uncut throughout the winter …
    Type: Plant Info
  • Planting Vegetables in March
    … Globe’ are recommended for Illinois. Sets may be planted in early spring as soon as the soil is dry enough to work. For green onions, the sets should be placed upright about 1 inch apart and …
    Type: Plant Info
  • Cut Flower Care
    … or pruners, make an angled cut and remove 1 inch from each stem. Make this cut while the stem is under water. Cutting on an angle increases the surface area for water intake. Add floral …
    Type: Plant Info
  • Magnolia acuminata
    … color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Tulipa 'Negrita'
    … War II, Dutch farmers consumed tulips when no other food crops were available, but the flavor is not particularly desirable. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Spiraea japonica 'Darts Red'
    … Dart's Red spirea is a sport of Anthony Waterer spirea. It produces deep carmine red flowers in clusters. The …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Spiraea japonica 'Dolchica'
    … Dolchica spirea is notable for its cut-leafed foliage, which emerges purple-red and becomes more green as the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant