… 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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… creatures. When you add compost to soil, these life forms create openings around plant roots for much-needed air, water, and nutrients. A shovelful of compost contains millions of organisms … move them into the second bin where they’ll continue to cook. That frees up the first bin for fresh materials. Attractive composting bins are sold at garden centers, big box stores, and … depending on how, what, and where you are composting. Compost Formulas There are many recipes for making compost. The easiest method is to use three parts of brown material and one part of …
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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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… 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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… 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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… extends 20 miles north from Chicago. The Chicago Botanic Garden has long been a destination for riders who begin and end rides at the 385-acre oasis of spectacular scenery. For many … meanders down the south side of Lake Cook Road to the Garden entrance. The path is beautiful, safe, and ADA*-accessible. It passes through Turnbull Woods, east of Green Bay Road, as well as … multiuse path a lovely improvement for reaching the Garden, as well as returning after their visit. Hop on your bicycle, don your walking shoes, and come experience the Garden from a new …
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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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… ‘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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… trees can raise the show of new color from ground level to eye level and above. Read on for some good choices if you want to raise the bar on spring color within your landscape. On with … tangled habit makes annual pruning (immediately after flowering) strongly recommended for keeping plants looking tidy. But beware! Sharp spines on the species and some cultivated … year, but plants are shown in the typical sequence. To experience these plants in full bloom, visit What’s in Bloom . …
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… Watching out for migrating birds One of my favorite parts of spring is seeing all the songbirds return. In the … you cannot usually find in Illinois, as they pass through on their way north. Keep an eye out for birds—visitors and locals. Before you get started, try a pair of binoculars using two empty … paper rolls. Don’t forget to decorate your binoculars! We use decorated hand-made binoculars for exploring the Garden during camps and birthday parties . If you have real binoculars, dust …
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