… This evergreen ground cover grows to a height of 6” and will spread to 18”. It blooms from May through June with light blue flowers rather than the lavender-blue of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… basket, and annual plantings in the Chicago area. Full sun, well-drained soils, and warm to hot temperatures are key to success. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… characteristics of peony varieties. This course will begin in the classroom and then stroll to the west flower walk to examine many of the plants in bloom. Dress for the weather. Heather Sherwood, senior …
Type: Item Detail
… This nonhardy shrub produces tubular magenta flowers with fringed edges to the petals throughout the warmer months of the growing season in Chicago. Plant this sage … in full sun and well-drained soil. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths are attracted to the flowers, but herbivores, like deer and rabbits, find the foliage distasteful. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… purple flowers and bracts are produced above the bushy well branched plants from June up to the first hard frost. Green heart shaped leaves are retained all of the way down to the ground throughout the season. Plant in full sun and well drained soils for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The yoga flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working your body while engaging your mind. If you have already taken Yoga Flow Beginner, or have comparable experience, you will find this course to be a more exhilarating, challenging flow series where you can develop stamina and build …
Type: Item Detail
… The yoga flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working your body while engaging your mind. If you have already taken Yoga Flow Beginner, or have comparable experience, you will find this course to be a more exhilarating, challenging flow series where you can develop stamina and build …
Type: Item Detail
… Q. Are there any houseplants that should stay outdoors in the fall to promote bud formation? A. A few houseplants benefit from the shorter days and cooler … Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera hybrids) can stay outdoors until nighttime temperatures drop to 40 – 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Once buds have developed sometime in late fall or early winter, … Azalea (Rhododendron hybrids) needs six weeks of 40 – 50 degree temperatures in the fall to set buds. Move it into an unheated garage where it will remain cool but not frozen until bud …
Type: Plant Info
… Hot or sweet? Peppers are a global favorite for home gardeners, and there are so many kinds to grow and use. Sharpen your pepper skills—from plant care to cooking with peppers, to DIY salsa—at our Pepper Sunday celebration. With Chef Series demos, horticulturist tours, …
Type: Event for Calendar
… for the Seeds of Success Program, I collaborate with federal agencies and seed contractors to increase the supply of native seeds for use in restoration. My role includes evaluating … and overseeing the seed collection process. Additionally, I enjoy utilizing data visualization to develop tools that aid in land management decision-making, thereby enhancing the effectiveness …
Type: Staff bio
