… One of the most recognized lines from Shakespeare is the following: “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” You would have to read Hamlet to … that if things were not constantly rotting, you would be up to your eyeballs in dead leaves, and it would be almost impossible to walk anyway, because of the mass of dead branches and logs lying all over like a bunch of pick-up sticks. Trichaptum biforme is a hardwood …
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… ) in Bed #10 in the Growing Garden. This attractive plant has large, thick, green leaves, is about 10–12 inches long and 8–10 inches wide, with deeply serrated edges, and is completely covered in tiny, purple hairs (which are not really hairs—in the botanical …
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… a bucket list. Even just the thought of escaping into the natural world can be rejuvenating and take you away from the stresses of everyday life. We started a bucket list for you, focusing … So we asked some of them: What plant would you most like to see in the wild? The common thread is that there is no common thread. These are not your garden-variety plant lovers. These are … older ones are more dead than alive (but technically…alive!); in their brutally harsh, cold, and dry natural habitat, they barely grow. But grow they do, not large, but loooooong. Oldest …
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… Spice_holidaycards My 2-year-old son is a little too young to carve or paint his own pumpkin this year, so creating a “pump-cano” was the perfect fall fun activity for him. This is an entertaining and simple activity for children of all ages and a great way to extend Halloween celebrations during the first week of November with leftover …
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… has been tracking the recent rains. We know many of you are anxious to get planting done—it is spring, right? But we encourage caution and patience. If it squishes, wait. Working with wet soil and turf damages it. Here are tips to help gardeners navigate Chicago’s spring: Wait until the …
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… common name (the bearded orchid), but also makes it understandably popular among collectors and photographers. …
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… producing reddish-purple umbrels in early summer. The airy flower heads are semi-circular, and are lovely fresh cut or dried. Plant in a dry area, in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 18 inches with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has lilac to white blooms from May through October. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has white to rose purple blooms that attract butterflies …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial grows to a height of 1 foot with partial shade to full shade and dry to moderate moisture conditions. Native to the Midwest, it belongs in a border or can be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
