… of Korean littleleaf boxwood. This evergreen shrub grows into a perfect narrow pyramid to a height of 12 feet with full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soils. This variety is very hardy, with minor bronzing … harsh winters. It may be visited by boxwood psyllid, a tiny insect that causes new leaves to curl up. The problem is cosmetic, and no treatment is needed. Regular clipping will keep the …
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… New! Get an early start on your holiday menu planning. In this hands-on class, Emily Paster will teach you how to make and preserve a zesty orange-ginger cranberry sauce that is perfect for your holiday feast or edible gifting using seasonal Wisconsin cranberries. The class will …
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… Fall bloomers are already stealing the show and, while they are colorful, it is largely due to their size. By the time many of these perennials bloom, they are so tall that they often need … as big, this cultivar begins flowering in midsummer and doesn’t quit until it has fought its way through multiple frosts. Helenium s are plants perfect for rain gardens or any moist, sunny … species that naturally occurs in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Allan Armitage, Ph.D., selected the best form of this species from his trials and called it ‘Iron Butterfly’. The foliage and form …
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… This small evergreen cactus from New Mexico only grows to a height of about 2 feet. It requires full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture conditions. In the spring it produces yellow flowers that give way to purple fruit. …
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… favorite rose. The very double cupped flowers, (80 petals) are a cheerful bright pink, fading to a lighter shade towards the edges of the petals. And their classic Old World scent is described as exceptional. Given it's mature height of 5 to 6 feet, it can be a good fit for the back of the border, or a specimen. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Spraying against disease may be a good idea, especially if you can't give it full …
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… Tea viburnum gets its common name because monks from its native China used the leaves to make a medicinal tea. It has a vase shaped habit and is noted for sparse foliage on the bottom portion of the plant. White flowers in May are followed by … is soft red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… <p>This native of tropical rain forests in Central and South America is noted for its large, architectural foliage, which can reach 10 or 12 feet high. While it does flower … maroon color combination make them relatively inconspicuous. But do take a close look at the way the stamens and style protrude far beyond the petals. That’s so bats can pollinate them. </p> <p><em>Louteridium</em> donnell-smithii is only hardy to Zone 10, so it’s going to be a container plant for most of us. With constant moisture, rich …
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… equal spread. It blooms in May with showy white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. These give way to yellow fruits in the fall. Fall color for this cultivar is not as brilliant as some others. It will grow in full sun to partial shade …
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… you in a photographic rut? Do you ever look at your portfolio and realize it is all starting to look similar? Unique and challenging weekly assignments will get you to focus on new subjects and how to look at them differently. Themes include landscapes, … cameras. Prerequisites—Prior coursework or experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=15 hours FPC elective Susan Fink, photography instructor …
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… Pslm, from the bright red seeds that ripen around Christmas in tropical climates. Light yellow to bright orange sheaths at the base of each leaf provide ornament throughout the year. Adapted to most environments it does not tolerate standing water or temperatures close to freezing. Young … plants can be kept in large containers and moved indoors in the Chicago region but the need for very warm temperatures necessitate keeping it indoors from the first of September to …
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