… New! Explore the dark side by learning how to capture images of the night sky such as fireworks, astrophotography (lunar phases, aurora borealis, and the Milky Way), and long exposures of night scenes in urban settings. Learn effective techniques and camera settings for night photography through presentations, instructor feedback on your photos, and one night …
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… flowers in May are followed by abundant and persistant red fruit. Fall leaf color is burgundy to bronze. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… heavily veined long leaves. White flowers in May are followed by red fruit that mature to black. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which provide early season sustenance to hummingbirds and a range of other pollinators. Ace of Hearts is a dwarf redbud, designed for smaller gardens, reaching heights of only 9 to 12 feet and widths of 10-15 feet with a graceful spreading growth habit. It is a suitable understory planting if able to get a few hours of direct light during the day. …
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… This small evergreen cactus from New Mexico only grows to a height of about 2 feet. It requires full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture conditions. In the spring it produces yellow flowers that give way to purple fruit. …
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… gardens are developed in evidence-informed ways. Intentional design addresses accessibility to make a space that is functional, safe, and available for a myriad of users. You will examine a wide range of plantings, features, and case studies of …
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… This makes an elegant, airy evergreen non-hardy groundcover for annual beds, containers and seasonal displays. The small white to green flowers in early summer are inconspicuous but the stems often bronze to contrast with the deep green leaves. Plant in sunny locations for best results. …
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… scientists are paired with incredible spoken-word artists from Young Chicago Authors and RHINO to collaborate on a new performance, celebrating the creative similarities between science and … A diverse display of rhyme, rhythm, and reason. Beer & wine and light fare will be available for purchase from 7–8 p.m. in Burnstein Hall; see the larger-then-life biospheres of Local Homes: Nature in Your Backyard and meet artist Vaughn Bell. Then get ready for the poetry slam. Learn more . Burnstein Hall …
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… BISHOP'S CASTLE™ is an English shrub rose from the breeder David Austen, who's famous for combing the very full flower form and fragrance of English shrub roses with more recent … very full cup of petals. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Spraying against disease may be a good idea, especially if you can't give it full sun or it's crowded too close to other plants for good air circulation. In addition, most growers recommend using fertilizer. …
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… thrive on a windowsill in winter as well as in the summer garden. Most herbs require four to six hours of sun or 14 hours of supplemental light daily, and a south or southwest exposure is best. All herbs except basil perform best next to a cool windowpane. Many herbs, such as thyme, … sphagnum moss and water. Covering pots with a plastic bag or glass plate keeps seeds moist for germination. Seed-grown herbs won't produce large plants, but the young plants are just as …
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