… If left in a stand without water, the tree will form a seal across the stump which prevents it from taking up any more water. Dry trees can become serious fire hazards. Gardeners interested in … level; water well once and then allow soil to dry out before watering again. Keep the pot away from direct sun, drafts, and heating vents. As the stalk grows, rotate the pot for even growth. … stalk and flowers first. After flowering, allow the stalk to yellow and wither before removing from the bulb. When leaves emerge, continue to water the plant. After May 15, take the plant …
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… And at sunset, golden light typically illuminates the bridges. A bridge is a lovely place to start a future with your beloved. Head up the hill between the Japanese Garden and the Arch Bridge. The Puryear Point view is breathtaking—an extended panorama from the Japanese Garden to Evening Island to the Great Basin—and the symbolism is subtle. The …
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… But there’s more to it than that. The Bloom Cart is meant to introduce you to the Garden–to start conversations, to steer you to unexpected places, to introduce you to new plants (or … replace any missing blooms and make sure the displays look fresh throughout the season, from April to about the end of October. They work through all kinds of weather, including sleet, …
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… Center. (We have named our titan arum Spike because when you grow a plant for 12 years, you start to think of it as a child.) Spike is growing several inches every day. We are so proud of …
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… individual flower that has started to turn brown or shrivel. The goal is to prevent the flower from turning into seeds. Once that plant has created seeds, it figures its reproductive job is … "Usually you get a second bloom out of Aquilegia ," Pollak says, "especially as you start to get some cooler nights toward the end of summer." Other plants that can be cut back to …
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… In December, winter officially arrives. Most gardeners get a break from their responsibilities—a welcome respite since the winter holidays often occupy a large portion of everyone’s to-do lists. Protecting outdoor plants from the consequences of winter—whether it’s snow, ice, temperature swings, or the products used … or garden compost. After the holidays in late December and early January, evergreen boughs from seasonal wreaths or small sections of Christmas tree branches may also be used as winter …
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… almost all of them kept clear of snow and ice, with a number of mapped-out walks ranging from 1 to 2.3 miles. A hidden gem, the path along Spider Island is just the place for a peaceful … you think about winter. Winter doesn’t have to be a sentence to months of suffering. Once you start walking in it, you see it as a time for a brisk spins through snow-frosted landscapes; an … the hills and chunks of ice floated in the Garden’s waters. He regularly drives 40 minutes from his Northbrook home to walk a 4½-mile circuit here. “The Garden is really pretty. And it’s …
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… When a coyote pirouettes in the snow, you start to wonder. Where was it going? And what made it turn? After a big snow, I love looking for … but instead ran closer to trees. This makes sense for an animal that is trying to stay hidden from other animals. I also found a spot where the coyote seemed to run up, do a little … out of the woods. This isn’t the clearest picture, but you can still see that the coyote came from the wooded area toward the front of the picture. Then it turned around and sank down on its …
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… so their bloom now coincides with our colder months. Although the tiny flowers can range from yellow, orange, and pink, it is the red- and white-flowering varieties that tend to dominate … Some cut the arching green stem back to a healthy node in the hopes that a new stem will arise from that cut. Others wait until the entire stem yellows and then cut it off at the base. …
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… Langsing We received Langsing from Ohio State University in 2017. The parents are Maudine and Woody and the seed from that pollination was planted late 2013. Langsing opened August 31, 2020. … We received Langsing from Ohio State University in 2017. The parents are Maudine and Woody and the seed from that pollination was planted late 2013. Langsing opened August 31, 2020. …
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