… climbing rose, which can reach 6 feet. Slight fragrance has been noted. Plant this rose in full sun and well-drained, moisture-retentive, fertile soils. Train it on an arbor or trellis, or on to a small tree/large shrub. To the extent possible, ensure the foliage has plenty of space around it to encourage good air …
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… New! Michael Jeffords and Susan Post have circled the globe collecting observations of the natural world. From the “necking” battles of mate-hungry giraffes to the breathtaking beauty of millions of monarch butterflies at rest, their stunning images and … Jeffords and Susan Post, retired Illinois Natural History Survey, co-authors, Exploring Nature in Illinois Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center …
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… Spikes of deep-purple blue 'bells' appear on short spikes in June and continue into July on this hybrid developed in Austria at the Sarastro Nursery. Full sun, moist soils, and moderate fertility are keys to success. This plant is clump forming so it's less apt to spread extensively, unlike one of its …
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… This perennial bulb blooms in early- to midspring with bright yellow, star-shaped flowers on 6” stems. It should be planted … well-drained soil. It should also be planted in an area that does not accumulate water in the winter. Foliage should not be removed until it turns yellow. …
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… Learn the art of crafting fresh, stuffed North Indian flatbreads, known as paratha. In this hands-on class, you will make a variety of parathas, including aloo (potato), gobi … paneer (cottage cheese), palak (spinach), and lachha (layered). Discover tips and techniques to prepare the dough and to cook to achieve a golden, crispy texture. Enjoy tasting …
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… This vine needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to reach a full height of 30 feet. In the summer it produces magenta flowers that attract birds and butterflies. …
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… Red Dragron™. It has spectacular double red flowers all summer long which contrast with the dark green foliage. The petals are wavy with very faintly visible veins. This is a tender evergreen shrub or small tree which stands 6 – 8 ft tall and is hardy to zone 10. It was bred from an hibiscus from southern China which is now believed to be extinct in the wild. …
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… Outta the Blue™ shrub rose ( Rosa 'Wekstephitsu') produces beautiful flowers of magenta swirled with gold that age to blue lavender. The flowers have a fragrance that combines notes of cloves and tea rose. It … its blooms attract birds and butterflies. Outta the Blue shrub rose can be used as a specimen in a hedge or a mixed border. …
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… This toad lily has excellent foliage through the early season and is then capped by terminal clusters of unusual, tricolored flowers. The blooms, which range from white to pink, have crimson spots inside and a yellow eye. Underused because it's not known, this plant … addition to the shade garden. Use it as an accent plant, container plant or ground cover in a woodland garden. A late-blooming perennial with attractive flowers and foliage …
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… Large traditionally shaped moth orchid flowers feature pink petals heavily veined in dark pink to purple at their base. A white lip is edged in yellow and features two distinctive black dots at the base. …
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