… The end of the growing season is often a bittersweet experience for gardeners. It signals the end of months of work—but also marks the end of the splendid time … plants that can be left standing, since even in their dormancy, they offer surprising delights for the discriminating eye. The condition, stature, and overall appearance of plants in the … preferred environments, can turn out to be the unexpected treasures of the winter garden. Blue For gardeners partial to blue plants, there are two selections of ornamental grasses that hold …
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… containers, such as terra cotta, will quickly wick water out of the soil and are best used for plants that do not require full sun and that can be situated in part shade to shade locations. Glazed ceramic containers may be better suited for plants that require full sun. Plants grown in containers will require more fertilization than …
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… of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds each year. The centerpiece is the Learning Center, a 26,700-square-foot facility that includes indoor and outdoor classrooms, a nature laboratory, … Nature Play Garden, with its rolling hills and series of multisensory gardens, provides areas for learning, gathering, and hiding. Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies … Nature Play Garden, with its rolling hills and series of multisensory gardens, provides areas for learning, gathering, and hiding. Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies …
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… foliage. In spring the plant blooms with clusters of small white flowers. It’s a good choice for naturalistic gardens and for those interested in attracting birds. Bloodgood Japanese maple ( Acer palmatum … when plants are massed together. Judd viburnum ( Viburnum x juddii ) A is usually chosen for its intensely fragrant spring flowers, pleasing round shape and attractive leathery leaves. …
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… yes, there's still snow on the ground. Yet smart gardeners know that now is the time to plan for fall color in your garden. Nurseries and garden centers start receiving and displaying their stock in the next month or so, including the newest varieties of perennials for this year. Catalogs and web sites are already showing off new varieties, sometimes with … over grey-green foliage, they give way to peach-colored seedheads. 16 to 18 inches, tall, 26 to 28 inches wide Firecracker sedum ( Sedum 'Firecracker') smolders with intense burgundy-red …
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… creatures. When you add compost to soil, these life forms create openings around plant roots for much-needed air, water, and nutrients. A shovelful of compost contains millions of organisms … move them into the second bin where they’ll continue to cook. That frees up the first bin for fresh materials. Attractive composting bins are sold at garden centers, big box stores, and … depending on how, what, and where you are composting. Compost Formulas There are many recipes for making compost. The easiest method is to use three parts of brown material and one part of …
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… varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any suggestions for planting techniques? A. Most tulips and narcissi can be planted throughout autumn until the …
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… Paul Stamets lecture is filled Mushrooms for People and Planet: Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies that is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10 a.m. – noon in the Alsdorf Auditorium has filled. A very limited …
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… Watching out for migrating birds One of my favorite parts of spring is seeing all the songbirds return. In the … you cannot usually find in Illinois, as they pass through on their way north. Keep an eye out for birds—visitors and locals. Before you get started, try a pair of binoculars using two empty … paper rolls. Don’t forget to decorate your binoculars! We use decorated hand-made binoculars for exploring the Garden during camps and birthday parties . If you have real binoculars, dust …
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… trees can raise the show of new color from ground level to eye level and above. Read on for some good choices if you want to raise the bar on spring color within your landscape. On with … tangled habit makes annual pruning (immediately after flowering) strongly recommended for keeping plants looking tidy. But beware! Sharp spines on the species and some cultivated … year, but plants are shown in the typical sequence. To experience these plants in full bloom, visit What’s in Bloom . …
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