… Waterlilies need full sun to flower and need to be anchored in mud as they are not free-floating. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Waterlilies need full sun to flower and must be anchored in mud as they are not free floating. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It’s time for a visit to the Dixon Prairie to savor late spring flowers and the pollinators visiting these … australis) ; this plant, not native to the Chicago region, was historically a source for blue dye. Both species are in the pea family. Many prairie plants belong to the pea family; … the primary pollinator. Butterflies, in their quest for nectar, will not be rewarded for their visit, however, since Ohio spiderwort doesn’t have nectar. Spiderwort (Tradescantia ‘Sweet …
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… in early. One of my winter projects is to get started on crop planning. Make a spreadsheet for the crops you want to grow in order to keep track of your planting dates. I’ve wanted to so … okra) Be careful not to start the heat lovers outside until well after the average frost-free date for your area. In the Chicago area, the average frost-free date is about May 15. Tim Pollak says if you plant warm season crops on May 15, you should …
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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 source for birds in winter. Symphyotrichum ‘Bridal Veil’ Symphyotrichum o blongifolium ‘October Skies’ … 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 …
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… Chicago area. It thrives in sunny locations with moist, fertile soils and is relatively pest free. Plant this (and all) clematis vines deep (cover one to two buds on the stems) to circumvent …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Waterlilies need full sun to flower and must be anchored in mud as they are not free floating. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Waterlilies need full sun to flower and need to be anchored in mud as they are not free-floating. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… angustifolia ) , and Spanish or French lavender (L. stoechas or L. dentata) . On your next visit to the Garden , drop by the Thomas English Walled Garden or Sensory Garden, take a deep … tsp. salt Drop by teaspoonfuls on to an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-13 minutes. Icing (optional): 2 cups powdered sugar 5½ tsp. water 6½ tsp. rosewater Recipe courtesy of The Spice House, thespicehouse.com …
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… cold and wind and snow and feel the need to “save them,” or at least make their lives easier. For the most part, birds are perfectly capable of dealing with the weather and finding food. Most … the cold. Another nice thing about water is that it will attract birds that might not normally visit a feeding station, especially as temperatures warm up. Some people who have kept a species … begin. Come #birdthepreserves with the FPDCC; view the list of upcoming events for free events near you. …
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