… It starts out upright and oval and matures to a more open, rounded crown. A massive tree, it is best for parks and large areas. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon. White ash's strong but … of the Midwest, is a good shade tree for large areas. First-rate fall color. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… have mandibles, but they not as impressive as those of the males. The large mandibles are used for territorial defense and also to protect the beetles from any birds or other animals that … not a serious threat to people and will only give you a pinch if you handle them roughly. It is not uncommon to find the large brown stag beetles around buildings near woodlands at night, … the grubs, I found dozens of whitish-colored tiny mites attached to each of their legs. This observation lead me to recall the verse by the Victorian mathematician, Augustus De Morgan: …
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… In May, pink colored flower buds open up to pure white flowers, and if a different variety is nearby, the golden yellow fruit with a pinkish blush will appear from late August to early … fruit trees, the flowers, and their fragrance, in May are a welcome addition to the garden. This cultivar, like many apples, requires a different cultivar nearby (within range of honey bee … other year) - consult with your local agriculture extension service or master gardener program for a list of pruning techniques to overcome this tendency if annual crops are desired. Archived …
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… Green Carts A Green Cart is similar to the idea of a Green Corner, where you fill one area of a room with all things … books, artwork, etc…) to create an engaging and stress-relieving environment. However, in this case, the environment is mobile. Similar to the Touch Me cart found in the Buehler Enabling … brain functioning, restoring their ability to focus. A mobile unit like this is perfect for high stress/busy workplaces where nature-breaks are hard to schedule. Visiting a cart like …
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… of small white flowers periodically appear above silver leaves sporting purple undersides. This creeping native of South Africa makes an ideal hanging basket or groundcover accent. It's tolerant of dry soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… a small (9-inch tall by 12-inch wide) dense mound of narrow gold to chartreuse leaves. It is a useful hosta as an edger or ground cover where a splash of bright color is desired. It has … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several …
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… Deep dark single red blooms appear atop stout stems approximately 6 weeks after watering the dormant bulb. For best results, grow the bulb in the brightest location in the home and stake, if needed, to keep …
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… as you cherish the love and effort that goes into the homemade gifts you receive. This holiday, consider giving something homemade, or these other meaningful gifts, as you … members. Think about dividing them creatively (“Picnics at Grandma Hattie’s”; “Thanksgiving for Omnivores and Herbivores”; “A Celebration of Children”; “Caesar and Other Greats (Salads)”). A once-a-month batch of cookies is a terrific gift idea if you are an enthusiastic baker with friends or family in the vicinity. …
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… majestic 60-foot maturity long after those who planted them are gone, having endowed a gift for tomorrow. Similarly, making a planned gift to the Chicago Botanic Garden is an investment in our future—ensuring that for generations, people will connect with nature … step' for us and the Garden." The Behrenses have supported the Garden with a living trust. "This is something anyone can do," said Beverly. "People can choose a level of giving comfortable …
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… from the bare soil in fall. Deer and rabbits dislike the chemicals in the sap, but slugs, for some reason, appear resistant to the chemicals (only a problem in wet falls). Plant these … corm, actually) will produce "daughter" bulbs, resulting in dozens of flowers. This cultivar is the result of a cross between Colchicum autumnale 'Alboplenum' and Colchicum speciosum … two small-flowered white cultivars created this very large-flowered lavender cultivar, which sports dozens of petals in a single bloom. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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