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Comment by Les Kniskern on August 20, 2011 at 5:49am

I found an article on Yellow Cone Flowers, which suggests 

• Establishes easily from seed. Seed can be sown in the fall or spring. Best results can be reached by stratifying seed at 33-38o F for 30 days, but this is not essential for germination.
• Older plants can be divided and planted in the spring, but an extensive root system makes this difficult.

This was on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services website in their Illinois Native Plant Guide.

http://www.il.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/plants/npg/pg118-119.html

Comment by Erin on August 20, 2011 at 3:40am

Anyone know if it is too late to plant native plants (coneflowers, etc.) this summer? I want to convert the grass in front of my house to a native garden, but don't know whether to plant the natives now or wait until next spring. (One way or the other, the grass is coming out now, though.) Anyone know? Thanks.

Comment by jen on August 19, 2011 at 11:22am

grand street gardens in having a yard sale now through sunday. 75% off summer annuals 50% of perennials and 75% of edibles. Just picked up some herbs for less than a dollar each. Still thinking about planting grape vines in my yard

 

Comment by igz on August 2, 2011 at 12:53am

on saturday evening, we will be having some people over for mojitos - with mint from the garden, grilling, and pyromania in celebration of welcoming our new room mate and my 31st b-day.  feel free to come by.

PM me or txt me for address info.  i am located near grand and ogden.

Comment by igz on July 29, 2011 at 4:11pm

I heard about that while on the train, and sadly forgot to pass along the message. All they have is a variety of tomatoes. They aren't looking too hot, but I grabbed two. There were about 50 plants left.

Comment by igz on July 29, 2011 at 12:53pm

I pull the flowers off my basil. Should I be doing the same with the mint and oregano?

Comment by Duppie on July 27, 2011 at 6:31am

Good news for Chicago urban farms:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-urban-farming-20110...

Comment by igz on July 23, 2011 at 12:42am

Les, I found a bunch gravel, flag stones, and bricks that I used as retaining walls, all for free on craigslist. People are always getting rid of stuff. Only caveat usually is that you have to pick it yourself and sometimes they want ya to 'take it all' which could be more than ya want or need.

Comment by Les Kniskern on July 22, 2011 at 8:32pm

Perhaps a tad off topic, but do you know of any free source for stones and gravel? Looking for about 3 cu ft to set up a fire pit (outside of Chicago) to serve an organic garden.

 

Comment by igz on July 22, 2011 at 3:47pm

We are guilty of more novice ignorance. Being we planted these in april, they are simply ready for harvest. They bloomed about a month ago.

There is so much to learn about timing on this kinda stuff.

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