… in early summer. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms … are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, …
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… flower spikes. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms … are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, …
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… season. Like many other magnolias of Asian origin, the flowers of this cultivar are prone to injury from late spring frosts. This cultivar name honors W.B. Clarke of San Jose, California, … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom … 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 …
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… Aloi & Jenny Kendler—Chicago, IL Medium: Gravel and soil mound with plant species native to Bell Bowl Prairie, cedar fence, recycled polyester “silk” flags with silk-screened pigment, … installation inspired by the well-known Renaissance Unicorn Tapestries—encourages us to rethread our connections with nature. More than just memorializing, it urges us to engage in ecological preservation—from “freeing” grasslands in our own yards to restoring …
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… Urban Agriculture Toolkit Tools for Urban Agriculture Programs Designed to support public gardens and other organizations interested in initiating, expanding, or … current urban agriculture programs, this Toolkit uses Windy City Harvest as a case example to illustrate key concepts in urban agriculture program development and operation. The toolkit … readers will find example lesson plans, standard operating procedures, program outlines, farm site layouts, funding resources, and other reference materials. These tools can be flexibly used …
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… has a bill specialized for extracting seed from spruce cones. Their appearance at the Garden is associated with variations in spruce cone abundance. Look for them around the conifers. …
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… Maiden Grass has deep green strap like foliage with an upright tan tassel flowers. It is a warmer season grass, low maintenance, and requires low water usage once established. …
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… Salvia verticilata ‘Endless Love’ (Endless Love Lilac Sage) is an outstanding selection of this Old World native sage grown for its big, fuzzy, deep green …
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… Q: My children and I want to plant a butterfly garden. Can you suggest flowers that will attract butterflies? A: … 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 … swallowtail butterflies. Plant enough for you and the caterpillars to feed on. Milkweed — It is a host to monarch butterflies. Cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts — These are the …
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… spaces can be dramatic or charming or meditative. In small urban gardens, your goal may be to block a less desirable view or soften the building next door. In that case, according to Tim Johnson, the Garden's director of horticulture, choosing the right plants becomes more critical when space is limited. "If you're planting a hedge, consider plants that are more narrow in habit. For …
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