… Kelly is a native Floridian whose passion for ecology and the outdoors began early in life. She developed a deep appreciation for Florida’s unique ecosystems while accompanying her mother, a botany professor, on field trips … Buffalo Field Office in Wyoming, Kelly spent a field season collecting native seed for the Seeds of Success (SOS) Program across the Northwestern Great Plains. Though brief, the …
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… in the Chicago region. Purchasing bulbs from the grocer that are not sold specifically for planting is not recommended as those varieties are not reliably winter hardy in our region. Garlic heads should be divided into the individual cloves for planting. Use the larger, outer cloves for best results. …
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… Learn the how and why of saving seeds for thrifty gardening and farming, biodiversity preservation, and food sovereignty. In this … seeds to take home with you as well as information to help you feel confident saving seeds for future farm and garden seasons. $15.00 reduced fee for residents of the following ZIP codes: 60623, 60624, 60608, 60644, and 60651. Farm on Ogden …
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… crested burgundy red flower above the burgundy tinted dark green foliage. Great selection for containers and towards the front of flower beds. Plant in full sun, well drained soils and provide moderate fertilization for best results. If left in the garden, songbirds will gather to devour the seeds that ripen in late fall. If cut and dried, the dark color and unique shape make for attractive dried arrangements. …
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… Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper The dark-black foliage makes the perfect backdrop for the shiny purple pods that mature to red at the end of the season. A wonderful companion plant for other late-summer and fall container and flower bed displays. Thrives during the heat of summer when grown in full sun and well-drained soils. The fruits are ornamental, not for consumption. The flowers attract a number of pollinating insects. 2020 – Ball Horticultural …
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… central white petals are produced per flower, with between 41 to 58 flowers per spike in bloom for an extended time in mid-summer. A complex hybrid, in the making for 20 years, this cultivar is sterile and produces no seeds, meaning the life span of each flower is prolonged. It is propagated by tissue culture. For this delphinium, full sun and moderately fertile moisture-retentive acidic pH soils are ideal. …
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… to moist meadows in northeastern Oregon. Camassia is derived from the Native American name for this group of plants – quamash. Beautiful blue flowers and a tolerance for moist soils in summer make this bulb an ideal selection for Chicago area gardeners. Unlike its cousin, Camassia quamash , this species is not edible; its …
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… out upright and oval and matures to a more open, rounded crown. A massive tree, it is best for parks and large areas. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon. White ash's strong but lightweight wood is used for baseball bats and tennis racquets. The white ash, a native of the Midwest, is a good shade tree for large areas. First-rate fall color. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… rather uniquely produced on this cultivar with disease resistant foliage. The parental source for yellow flowered roses is unfortunately very disease prone so to find disease resistance is a boon for gardeners everywhere. Excellent in the garden and the long sturdy stems encourage gardeners to cut them for indoor enjoyment as well. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
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… spring or early summer. The cool radiance of this showy, moisture-loving plant makes it a must for the spring garden. Well-known in England, common globe flower is becoming a favorite for American gardeners. Showy for shade Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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