… than normal or if they haven’t been divided in 10 years. By digging the clumps in late August to early September, you give the new divisions a chance to settle their roots before frost arrives. Water the plants well a day or so before you dig and … any broken roots and foliage and replant each section in your garden. Provide even moisture for these plants right up to frost. Daylilies prefer full sun but will tolerate partially shaded …
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… How to Propose an Exhibition The Chicago Botanic Garden is eager to learn of unique, high quality exhibitions that could be displayed in our exhibition gallery. … Any materials submitted without this requirement will not be sent back and will be available for on-site pickup only. Proposals are not accepted by email or in person. Materials should … The Chicago Botanic Garden is eager to learn of unique, high quality exhibitions that could be displayed in our exhibition gallery. …
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… Herbs are grown for many reasons — medicine, cooking, aromatherapy, garden beauty, or tea making. Teas made from … or insomnia, the leaves can also be cooked or eaten raw. The plant's flowers can be added to salads or candied for cakes. Raspberry plants ( Rubus sp.) When you think of these plants … qualities, and their tea is recommended for colds, flu, tonsillitis and fevers. Add 1 to 1½ ounces of raspberry leaves to 8 ounces of boiling water, infuse for several minutes …
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… The most common tree in the Chicago area is from Europe—and that’s bad news for our native plants and animals. Introduced to the United States in the early 1900s as an ornamental plant and privacy hedge, common … volunteers, have worked since 1988 to repair and restore this important woodland habitat. Visit: McDonald Woods is located along Lake Cook Road from the Garden entrance east to Green Bay …
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… celebrations because their evidence of life in the bleak midwinter was a promise of spring to come: holly, ivy, berries, pine trees. Plants from your own landscape can bring an echo of … such as arborvitae, won't resprout if you cut back as far as the bare, brown part of a branch. For a wreath that combines deep green with tones of golden brown, dried hydrangea blossoms are a … might consider making your own wreath. Clifton is expert at the technique: At the craft store, buy a wire wreath frame and a package of 22- to 24-gauge paddle wire — thin, flexible …
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… robust soils are the cornerstone of a successful garden. The simplest and most effective way to build healthy soils is through the proper use of mulches as a soil amendment. We will go over the benefits of mulch, different types of mulches for various garden situations, sources for mulches, and methods for producing your own high-quality mulch. Bill Shores, professional …
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… Winter is always a good time to slip into a chair with some hot chocolate and do a little reading. A good book or magazine lets readers armchair-travel to far-off gardens, delve into horticultural history, explore new plants, or simply learn … recommends The Cultivated Wild: Gardens and Landscapes by Raymond Jungles. “I love this book for ideas on how to use tropical plants for their bold foliage colors and textures, and I used …
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… Which five will you pick? Happy New Year, everyone! While January is the month to plan and dream about your yard and garden, smart gardeners know that a wish list drawn up in … in an excellent pruner. (Find a variety of garden tools at The Garden Shop! ) Order seeds for heirloom tomatoes so you can grow your own. Try a new plant combo that pleases you. (See our … tree…or two. Start a compost pile. Test your soil. (For a list of Illinois soil testing labs, visit extension.illinois.edu ) Plant flowers in Pantone’s color of the year : rose quartz and …
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… features vertical stone slabs closely spaced, leaving deep, narrow channels filled with soil for planting. The Farwell Landscape Garden holds a great example filled with rock garden and alpine plants. Pollinators Interest continues to increase in the plight of pollinators. More people are expected to plant flowers for pollinator food, and host plants where they can lay their eggs. This spring, …
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… in strength, mobility, and stamina can reduce our enjoyment of our yards and gardens. Join us for some ideas to extend your garden enjoyment for years to come and adapt your landscape to become more hospitable to older adults. Valerie Gerdes Lemme, …
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