… 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 horticulture-focused class includes selection, care, and maintenance of an herb …
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… Large pincushions of lavender to purplish blue flowers on tall wand-like stems bounce about in summer breezes when plants are … and moderately well drained soils. This short lived perennial can become a permanent addition to the garden only if allowed to reseed. Honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds find the flowers irresistible. …
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… semi-double flowers appear from spring into early summer on this hardy perennial adapted to moist soils in full sun to lightly shaded locations. This genus contains chemicals in the leaves that deter rabbits and deer. Foliage can be cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of fresh clean leaves. …
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… This palm grows to a height of about 12 feet with full sun to partial or full shade. …
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… This weeping conifer grows to 8 feet high with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. …
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… This perennial grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. …
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… This evergreen perennial grows to a height of 3 feet with partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. …
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… To promote a second, late-summer flower show, cut back, shear, or remove flower spikes from the … and hanging baskets may require daily watering during hot or windy weather. Continue to fertilize container plants with half-strength balanced liquid, but avoid applying in the heat … water plants before fertilizing. Remove spent flowers or seedheads of daylilies immediately to conserve plant energy. Monitor foliage of densely planted annuals and perennials that might …
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… When our daughter was growing up, we wanted to teach her about the cycles of nature and, in the process, maybe sneak some science in there. This naturally led to the reasons the seasons occur in terms of planetary motions, and this led to discussions of the solstice and equinox. Over the years, we have created our own family …
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… clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an …
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