… sunny days, the other petals open wide, releasing their fragrance and inviting pollinators to visit. Snowdrops are an ideal selection for naturalizing under large deciduous trees like oaks …
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… endless photographic opportunities with the architecture and city scenes of Chicago. We will visit Chinatown, Millennium Park/Lurie Garden, and Navy Pier to capture the sights of the city. …
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… Symphyotrichum shortii , known as Short's aster, is a native of eastern North America that grows well in full sun to partially shaded environments. … that turn brick-red once the flowers are pollinated. In bloom, the flowers are visited by a wide array of insects including butterflies, while the ripe seeds are a favorite of a number of …
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… There are many definitions for the word “zen.” It’s been described as “a state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by … mean you can meditate in your own outdoor space, whether it’s a garden, balcony or deck. Or, visit the Garden and enjoy a little relaxation and meditation on a quiet bench. Pick a spot and …
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… Looking for a meditative moment? Check out some of our favorite footage of summer at the Garden, featuring … of the green world around us. If you’re looking for the firsthand experience, come visit and catch these moments yourself before summer turns fall. Bonus tip: Seek out the monarch …
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… shading, or disturbing the plant for several years. It will slowly increase in size to form a beautiful display. Honeybees in particular are fond of onion flowers, but close observation will discover a wide range of pollinators visiting the flowers. …
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… Burgundy flowers with a darker eye zone and dark brown disks are produced throughout the warm months on Cherry Brandy … cultivar grows to about two feet tall, with flowers 3-4 inches across. Butterflies love to visit the flowers for their nectar, while various seed-eating songbirds flock to the dried flower …
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… Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara' is a nonhardy perennial first discovered in a garden in Santa Barbara, California. It features a … has stiff, square stems and leaves scented like pine. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths all visit the flowers to gather nectar. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant and prefers full sun …
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… Passiflora vitifolia is a spectacular red-flowered passion vine native to a broad region stretching from Costa Rica to … The leaves are an important food source for larvae of Heliconius butterfly species; the adults visit the flowers to obtain nectar. Pollinated flowers are followed by 5-inch, speckled, …
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… were not always such an ideal model. In 1998, 80 percent of our shorelines were eroded, a result of steep slopes and turf grass planted along the shoreline. Turf grass lacks the dense … Gardens. Our newest shoreline was planted in 2021 as part of the Shida Evaluation Garden. Visit in midsummer for blooms and the shoulder months for pristine lake aesthetic. School field … Gardens. Our newest shoreline was planted in 2021 as part of the Shida Evaluation Garden. Visit in midsummer for blooms and the shoulder months for pristine lake aesthetic. School field …
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