… to a shell pink on strong upright plants that thrive in full sun, moderately moist soils, and locations that provide for air movement around the foliage to decrease the incidence of black spot and powdery mildew. Mound crowns after the first frost with coarsely shredded bark mulch to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'pitchers' in early spring when the pitchers have reduced insect trapping activity. Spring and fall are the seasons of maximum trapping and feeding. Very rare, the International Carnivorous Plant Society worked with the US Forest …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of flowering. This annual can be allowed to reseed in the garden or seeds can be collected and sown in late winter for transplanting after the last hard freezes are past in early spring. Full sun and well-drained soils are ideal. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… easy to identify in a crowd of asters. Butterflies, honeybees, etc. can't resist the nectar and pollen. The narrow upright form of the flowering stems make this a favorite cut flower. Plant this aster in full sun and in moderately moist soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a reddish tint when they first begin their growth. Camellias thrive in slightly acidic, humic and moisture retentive soils. Grown outdoors in USDA climate zone 7 and warmer, in the Chicago area they make a great addition to the cool conservatory or heated …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… this hands-on class, learn to prepare delicious, classic dishes packed with flavor to heat up (and cool down) your summer. This cooking experience will awaken your taste buds. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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… This evergreen ground cover grows to a height of 6” and will spread to 18”. Its foliage has thin white margins and it blooms from May through June with blue flowers rather than the lavender-blue of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… white petals, lightly blotched in dark purple with a swath of light cream along the mid-veins and a dark yellow nectar guide. Complex hybrids sometimes are challenging for home gardeners to … that not all hybrids are vigorous. Bright light, moderate to cool temperatures, high humidity, and exceptionally well-drained soils that never completely dry out are key requirements for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… rich, moisture-retentive soils in late spring after the threat of late frosts has passed and stake it to prevent toppling once the flowers are produced. Dahlias are favorites of pollinators and gardeners alike. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The light green barrels pick up a tint of red in full sun. This cactus forms large clumps, and individual stems can reach 5 feet in height. Not at all frost hardy, this plant needs full sun, warm temperatures, and very well-drained soils that remain dry during dormancy. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
