… Q. I grew two small evergreens in containers this summer. Can they remain outside in winter? A. Expecting a hardy woody plant to survive an unpredictable Midwestern winter in a container is risky business. When planted in the ground, an evergreen’s vulnerable roots are insulated from …
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… Mayapple, and toothwort (weather dependent) and learn more about their ephemeral presence in the Garden’s McDonald Woods. Find out about on-going restoration efforts and learn how you can … guided walk takes place at 1 p.m. or take a self-guided walk anytime. The short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 mile. Dress for the weather. If winds are 20 or more miles per hour or if there is …
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… Celebrate the beauty of winter with a peaceful, self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. Stop by the McDonald Woods Shelter from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. to learn about winter … at the McDonald Woods Shelter. Dress for the weather. If the air temperature or wind chill is 20 degrees or less, or if winds exceed 20 MPH, the program will be cancelled. Free. Pre-registration is not required; regular parking fees apply. …
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… Q: How do I prevent my tomatoes from cracking? A: The main cause of skin cracking is fluctuation of soil moisture, especially as tomatoes ripen. If soil becomes dry, and plants … the plants to prevent the soil from becoming overly dry. The best time to water tomatoes is in the early morning. …
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… Q. What can I do to attract birds to my garden in the winter? A. There is a great demand for food in winter as natural supplies decline. Do not prune plants with berries and seedpods, like …
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… Q: My peonies have overgrown their space. When can I divide them? A: Fall is the best time to divide and transplant peonies. Although peonies do not require regular division, when they begin to overtake an area or you find them growing in too much shade, it is time to move them. Plants transplanted in the fall will have plenty of time to establish their roots and still produce spring blooms. …
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… of your own this Halloween. Goth gardening (drawn from Victorian or Gothic gardening) is having more than a moment; it’s been all the rage for years. In 2024, it was dubbed one of gardening’s trendiest topics as gardeners, new and experienced, … implemented dark, moody containers, sections of their space, or entire gardens. The appeal is in the creativity: Goth gardening features dark, dramatic-looking plants, but it also embraces …
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… Corn! Green Beans! Collard Greens! Cabbage! In My Granny’s Garden helps young audiences understand that food doesn’t just come from the grocery store: it’s grown in the ground. Audiences of all ages can enjoy a rich, sensory experience as Granny explains why the food that comes out of her garden tastes so good. In My Granny’s Garden is made especially for children ages birth – 5 and their adult friends and family. …
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… you can make charming bouquets with branches of holly, yews, boxwood or spruce if they grow in your garden. Stems of fresh herbs also add a punch of fragrance and color. A trip to the … . The last pots of herbs held rosemary, tricolor sage, and silver-leaved curry plants. Waiting in the vegetable garden were the last of the cold-hardy deep red bok choy leaves and Swiss chard. … side stems from evergreens—arborvitae, yews and false cypress—they won’t be missed. The goal is to avoid cutting too far into the shrub and creating a hole. Red-twig dogwood is another great …
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… Q. What are the current recommendations for fertilizing lawns in fall? A. Many gardeners routinely fertilize their lawns in spring, when fall is actually the preferred time. Moderate daytime temperatures, with cool nights and adequate …
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