… and Salvia farinacea ; it was discovered by staff at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in 1979. …
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… foliage from mid-summer well into fall. The flowers are hummingbird, butterfly and bee magnets in the garden. This cultivar thrives during the heat and drought of summer and is a great …
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… New! In this hands-on cooking class, find new ways to prepare pistachios. Discover how to make vibrant …
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… Elevate your cake decorating skills and make your celebrations unforgettable. In this hands-on class, build a stunning chocolate buttermilk cake. Learn techniques to assemble …
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… Learn how to start and maintain your own herb garden. Many herbs that can be grown in northern Illinois will be featured, with information on how to grow and when to harvest. This …
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… Q: Do I need more than one variety of pear tree in order for it to produce fruit? A: There are several varieties of pear that are relatively … which means that they will need to have a different variety of pear tree planted nearby in order for the tree to produce fruit. However, for best fruit production, two different …
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… Q. How can I protect my trees and shrubs from animal damage in the winter? A. Rabbits, voles, and mice often chew on the bark of trees and shrubs during the … plant trunks with fine mesh hardware cloth or wire fencing with holes less than ¼ inch in diameter. The material will need to be buried a couple of inches beneath the surface of the …
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… Mother’s Day. Can I transplant it into my garden? A. Yes, you can plant your miniature rose in the garden. Miniature roses are bushy and make a nice addition to rock gardens. They can also … acclimate the rose to outdoor conditions. If you are not able to plant it right away, place it in an area that receives at least six hours of sunlight per day and water regularly to keep the …
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… Manchurian fir is closely related to Korean fir ( Abies koreana ). With a trunk up to 4 feet in diameter and a narrow conic to columnar crown, the bark is grey-brown, smooth on young trees, … Each seed scale bears two winged seeds, released when the cones disintegrate at maturity in the autumn. It is prone to adelgids, bark beetles, bagworms, woolly aphids, and spruce …
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… When hardy kiwi vines were first introduced into American gardens in the 1880's, they were valued for their fragrant spring bloom and their ability to "green up" … is hardy to -35, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full sun or part shade. However, it will need frequent pruning and strong support...the vines …
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