… A. Preparing cut flowers properly will prolong the life of your bouquet. Make sure the vase is clean and free of any soap residue. Add a commercial preservative to the vase and immediately fill it with warm water in order to dissolve the granules thoroughly. It is important to add a preservative that is specifically formulated for cut flowers. Home brews have not proven to be effective in …
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… to keep them healthy. When Mother Nature provides an inch or more of rainwater per week, it is not necessary to water. If supplemental water is needed, water deeply one or two times per week. Annual plants usually require more water, … down 2 to 3 inches below the surface. Soil at that level should be moist, not wet. If the soil is dry, it’s time to water — but not overwater. Clay soils retain moisture longer than sandy …
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… the Colosseum, and Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze (home of Michelangelo’s David). The cost is $6,092 per person (based on double occupancy), with land transportation only (air transportation can be made through Frosch Travel or on your own). Included is a one-year Director’s Circle membership at the Ambassador Level (a $250 tax-deductible gift to the Chicago Botanic Garden). A $250 per person deposit is required to reserve your spot; space is limited. For more information, call Frosch Travel at …
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… Wylie Crawford is the senior university carillonneur at the University of Chicago, having served for 31 years as the fifth university carillonneur. He is also the resident carillonneur for the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois (since … he became the proud proprietor of his own personal carillon in Venice, Florida. Mr. Crawford is the past president of the World Carillon Federation (www.carillon.org), a federation of 15 …
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… Begonia 'Lana', a member of the Begoniaceae family, is referred to as an angel wing cane begonia and is considered a variegated wonder. This grand superba-type cane was developed by Paul Lee in … to the grayish-green variegation that runs the whole width and breadth of the leaves. The stem is cane-like with evenly spaced nodes, and it branches readily. Its long-lasting, dainty, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The creeping cotoneaster is a dwarf shrub that grows to only 12 or 18 inches, but it can spread up to 5 or 6 feet. Where … are borne singly or in pairs, are pink with a white tip; they bloom in May to June. The fruit is a dark red pome, 1/4 inch in diameter; it is produced in midsummer and retained through late fall. The creeping cotoneaster has attractive …
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… Malagasy tree aloe ( Aloe vaombe ), a member of the Asphodeliaceae family, is one of the most beautiful large tree aloes, which makes it a stunning centerpiece specimen for … comes from the indigenous name “ vahombre .” Native to southern Madagascar, Aloe vaombe is an unbranched succulent that grows to 12 feet or taller, with large single rosettes of 5 feet … It thrives in limestone soil, similar to the dry, thorny scrub in Madagascar, and it is drought resistant in a variety of climates. However, it won’t survive outdoors below 25 …
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… and mountain slopes of Japan and eastern Asia. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is its habit of separating into thin sheets; Native Americans used this property to harvest the … bowls and shelter -- practical as well as beautiful. A strong secondary ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid …
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… calyxes and sunset-orange petals that recurve gracefully. Each flower―and the entire cluster―is suspended by a long, wiry stem. An upright evergreen shrub that can reach 6 to 8 feet in … of three with an interesting ribbed texture. Despite its common name, golden fuchsia, Deppea is actually a member of the coffee family. This beautiful plant was discovered in 1973 by … in the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state. When Breedlove returned to the same site in 1986, the plants were gone, victims of farmland development in the area; the species is …
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… Susan magnolia is one of the Little Girl series of hybrids developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in the … Susan magnolia may be considered either a large shrub or a small tree. The group as a whole is characterized by good floral display and bloom timing somewhat later than the star magnolia, … color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
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