… dwarf cultivar with sturdy stems adapted for pot planting or bedding use. It prefers full sun and moderate to moist, well-drained soils. Hardy to USDA Zone 7, in the Chicago area the tubers need to be dug up and overwintered in a frost-free location to reuse the following year. The plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, and deer and rabbits love the tender, succulent stems. …
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… Summer snowflake ( Leucojum aestivum ) needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 18 inches. A native of Europe and southwest Asia, this bulb produces a flowering stalk with one to two nodding white flowers with green markings, and it has several strap-like leaves. Reliably hardy and long-lived in Chicago-area gardens, …
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… how to create healthier desserts by understanding macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fat that provide energy) and incorporating ingredients that are low in sugar, high in fiber, and nourishing for your body. Recipes include almond butter protein bars, peanut butter chocolate …
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… garden gems deliver intense bursts of flavor. Learn how to make delicious fillings such as pea and wasabi mousse; basil, garlic, and parmesan cream; and spinach with anisette and panko crumbs. Serve the tomatoes on their own as appetizers, or as …
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… New! Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and the power of words during this unique experience. Walk leisurely on the serene paths of the Garden and along the way, read and discuss selected poems that celebrate nature, the wilderness, and plants. Discover how poetry …
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… Pure white double flowers with a greenish tint to the eye are 1.5 to 2.5 inches in width and produced n long sturdy stems suitable for cutting for flower arrangements. Plant seeds in full sun, average soils and water during periods of drought. Like other Zinnia's, it appreciates a bit of elbow room to allow for good air movement to reduce the incidence of downy and powdery mildews. Pollinators, both insects and birds are drawn to the flowers and songbirds …
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… This ground cover grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun and moist soil conditions. It has red and yellow blooms in May and June. …
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… This mat-forming ground cover needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink and white blooms in May and June that attract butterflies. …
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… This mat-forming ground cover needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink and lavender blooms in May and June that attract butterflies. …
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… pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species …
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