… The Japanese painted fern grows to 18 inches tall. The 20-inch fronds are a soft grayish-green overlaid with silver with contrasting dark maroon midribs. For the best color, plant this fern in light shade. …
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… when early annuals and veggies can be safely planted is very tiny indeed. But there are ways to ensure that our wild weather won't preclude an abundant garden whenever summer finally … This is an adventurous learning experience for the family; a huge cost-saver; a wonderful way to grow unusual flowers and food; and a chance to reclaim some of our gardening season. … and about 12 inches before you gradually introduce it to outdoor conditions. If your seedlings get lanky, super-tall, and begin to fall over, pinch them back by half. This will encourage the …
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… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Improve balance, strength, and awareness as you focus … classes at the Garden. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and … weather. Classes held from October through April feature indoor classes only. Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors Regenstein Center …
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… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Improve balance, strength, and awareness as you focus … classes at the Garden. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and … weather. Classes held from October through April feature indoor classes only. Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors Regenstein Center …
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… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Improve balance, strength, and awareness as you focus … classes at the Garden. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and … weather. Classes held from October through April feature indoor classes only. Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors Regenstein Center …
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… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Improve balance, strength, and awareness as you focus … classes at the Garden. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and … weather. Classes held from October through April feature indoor classes only. Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors Regenstein Center …
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… sporting a broad magenta halo on a rosy pink background. The fairly tall stout stems were bred to supply the cut flower industry as well as gardeners looking for an annual to fill middle to back of the flower bed open spots in the garden. Frost tolerant, they will need careful mulching to survive Chicago winters. Flower best during the cooler months of spring and fall but the plants will 'hang on' during all but the …
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… This shrub grows close to 13 feet tall with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. In March and April it produces showy, fragrant, pink blooms that attract butterflies. These give way to plums that attract birds. Foliage is yellow in the fall. …
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… care. No matter whether you maintain your lawn yourself or hire a service, this is a good time to examine the best practices for growing healthy turfgrass. Don't invest more money than is necessary to have … infrequently, and then to let the soil dry out before you water again. The healthiest lawns get enough water at one time to moisten the top 6 to 8 inches of soil. Generally, an inch of …
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… from late summer into fall. Plant this flower in full sun, average soils, and allow one year for the plant to establish its root system for best displays. It's hardy and perennial in the Chicago region and a magnet for honeybees and gold …
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