… with his own reflection in a pool and was transformed into a flower, these plants are easy-to-grow perennials commonly called narcissus. Although all narcissus grow from bulbs and produce … span a wide range of shape, size, and color and are classified in 13 divisions according to flower shape and origin. Daiquiri is a small-cupped daffodil that produces one yellow flower on each stem in April and early May. Plant bulbs in full sun to partial shade in the fall, three times as deep as the size of the bulb. All parts of the plant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… With a fine rounded habit, it can grow to 35' or 45' in height. The foliage is a nice clean green. Small white, five-petaled flowers produced on last year's growth cover the tree in early to mid-May. The fruits, which are actually drupes that are inedible and not particularly showy, start out red and mature to black in the fall. Autumn color is yellow. The bark is quite handsome -- it is a glossy burnt …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… variants of the taller species have appeared on the market. 'Louie's Delight' will grow to a bushy 3 feet, with drooping clusters of vermilion flowers. It blooms later in the season and is perfect to use toward the back of borders, where earlier-flowering perennials and shrubs have faded away. It will take light to moderate shade. The flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds, and the foliage is deer and rabbit …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well- drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in areas with cool summer climates. Amur maple makes an unusual … tree which can reach a mature height and spread of 20 feet. Its name, 'Ruby Slippers' refers to its bright red samaras which appear in the spring. It can be grown in full or partial sun in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… spanning the border between Siberia and Mongolia, but in fact it's native from eastern Russia to Korea. The fluffy white flowers are densely packed on arching racemes that can reach 6-feet … of tightly packed flowers, often followed by conspicuous berries. NOTE: Berries are poisonous to people and rabbits; harmless to birds and butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Cozy up to some good books as we explore culturally inclusive science and nature picture books. We will … science books depicting people of color and pair these books with science activities to investigate patterns in nature, ecosystems, plants and animals, and environmental justice. …
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… at The Orchid Show of Wonders . See what it takes (a bit of brawn, a lot of imagination) to wrap 10,000 blooming orchids into carnival and circus attractions, including Ferris wheel … seats, a big top, and unicycles on tight ropes. Don’t miss the whimsical displays, February 10 to March 24. …
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… New! Learn to identify some of the pollen and different nectar plants your bees are using to make honey in northern Illinois. How weather and other factors affect the taste of the honey …
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… cuisine, and they make an impressive edible gift. In this hands-on cooking class, discover how to make and take home a jar of preserved lemons. Learn to use the lemons in farro and preserved lemon salad. Emily Paster, cookbook author and blogger …
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… carefree shrub offers flower power beyond the summer months. Its whitish-green flowers change to pink in late summer, eventually turning tan and adding interest in the winter landscape. “This … one is a little more compact-growing than some of the other panicle hydrangeas, so it’s easier to keep under control,” said Tim Johnson, director of horticulture. …
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