… and gold to purple beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
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… volunteers stop what they’re doing and take the seasonal changes to heart. Volunteers for Budburst , a community science program of the Chicago Botanic Garden , make simple … “It’s a real science project that anyone can participate in,” Dr. Oschrin said. “It’s good for young learners, adult learners, gardeners, and leaf peepers —really just anyone who has an … a great time to observe changes in the woods, said Matt Evans, the Garden’s managing ecologist for the woodlands. On the October 8 walk, participants should be able to see fall color in white …
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… of Spring March 24, 2026: Greenhouses and Gardens March 25, 2026: A Walk in the Woods March 26, 2026: Seed Science March 27, 2026: Outdoor Adventure Emergency & Health History Once your … is complete, you will receive an email from register@campdoc. What to Wear Dress for the weather! Wear clothes that are comfortable for outdoor and indoor activities and hands-on, messy fun. What to Bring Water bottle and a …
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… foliage. In spring the plant blooms with clusters of small white flowers. It’s a good choice for naturalistic gardens and for those interested in attracting birds. Bloodgood Japanese maple ( Acer palmatum … when plants are massed together. Judd viburnum ( Viburnum x juddii ) A is usually chosen for its intensely fragrant spring flowers, pleasing round shape and attractive leathery leaves. …
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… varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any suggestions for planting techniques? A. Most tulips and narcissi can be planted throughout autumn until the …
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… Paul Stamets lecture is filled Mushrooms for People and Planet: Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies that is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10 a.m. – noon in the Alsdorf Auditorium has filled. A very limited …
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… College Prep High School. He wants to be a neurosurgeon when he grows up. He was awarded the 26 th LaVern Jackson Award and in his free time likes to play and design games. … Windy City … College Prep High School. He wants to be a neurosurgeon when he grows up. He was awarded the 26 th LaVern Jackson Award and in his free time likes to play and design games. …
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… Preserves of Cook County, the Garden has created this beautiful and accessible trail. Look for interpretive signs describing the moraine, wetland, and woodland regions of the Garden's … Preserves of Cook County, the Garden has created this beautiful and accessible trail. Look for interpretive signs describing the moraine, wetland, and woodland regions of the Garden's …
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… ‘Bessie’ is a herbaceous peony displaying double pink blooms with a sweet scent, excellent for cutting and displaying in a vase. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late; ‘Bessie’ is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 26 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in … inches below the soil surface. It is dear resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness and the huge variety of their colors, forms, and …
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… The good news is that they’re all easy to grow. If you have a spot that gets at least six to eight hours … via Wikimedia commons [ CC BY 2.0 ] Red Norland Potato The Garden has featured potatoes for about a decade. “We harvest about 40 to 50 pounds per variety,” Hilgenberg says. That 40- to … at local garden centers and online. “Don’t use grocery store potatoes—you’ll have better luck buying seed potatoes that are certified as disease-free,” Hilgenberg says. Planting Methods …
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