… the top growing shoot; lateral shoots will develop in a few weeks. Allow any extra shoots from the base of the stem to grow since they too will develop a bushier form. If any one cane … other begonias, but fungal disorders can certainly set in if plants are too crowded, watered from overhead or have poor air circulation. Watch out for mealybugs on foliage; control them by …
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… you for your patience. If you would like to make a purchase, please call 847-835-6801 daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you are a member, please feel free to call our Member Customer Service at … you for your patience. If you would like to make a purchase, please call 847-835-6801 daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you are a member, please feel free to call our Member Customer Service at …
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… are aggressive spreaders, and a low-maintenance gardener may be well advised to stay away from them. But, you can use those same spreading tendencies to your advantage. Gooseneck … plants grow through them. In addition to the usual cages and wires, ornamental branches pruned from trees and shrubs during the winter can be used to prop up perennials. Use strong, structural …
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… about 150 species are butterflies and 1,850 species are moths. Our local butterflies range from the tiny Eastern-tailed blue and gray hairstreak to the giant swallowtail. Butterflies and … only a few weeks. During their short life, they must find food, avoid predators, seek shelter from bad weather, find a mate, and reproduce. On top of these daunting tasks, female butterflies …
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… such as climbing hydrangea, Boston ivy or English ivy, send out hundreds of hairlike rootlets from their main stems. These rootlets stick to cement, brick, wood and even metal. In the case of … the showiest flowers, although the vine will tolerate partial shade. The red flowers persist from June into fall. English ivy ( Hedera helix ) This ivy can work as a ground cover or a …
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… gather at the Garden for 90-minute meetings held twice a year. They hear presentations from companies with demonstrated strengths and successes in diverse areas of focus. Presentation topics have ranged from sustainable facilities and incorporating cutting-edge systems that often improve the bottom … gather at the Garden for 90-minute meetings held twice a year. They hear presentations from companies with demonstrated strengths and successes in diverse areas of focus. Presentation …
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… City Harvest Corps Eligibility Live in the city of Chicago Age 18 and above Provide rap sheet from the state of Illinois or state where crime was committed; proof of non-violent/ non-sexual … session at the Farm on Ogden, 3555 W. Ogden Ave. Information sessions are held on Mondays from February – June 2025 (excluding major holidays). Complete an interview and work shadow day. … City Harvest Corps Eligibility Live in the city of Chicago Age 18 and above Provide rap sheet from the state of Illinois or state where crime was committed; proof of non-violent/ non-sexual …
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… on a tree—especially in the winter. These trees are usually repotted in spring and often come from southern states. The changes in climate, humidity, and daylight may also contribute to tree … but the added stress they go through increases your chances for failure. Buying a tree from a reputable nursery will increase the chances of success. Local and national retailers that … species. The leaves should be shiny and plump when it is well watered. Wait until the leaves start to shrivel just a bit before watering. Dull, shriveled leaves are a sign the tree is very …
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… aquatic insects, and birds. Our shorelines have received local and national recognition from organizations like the North American Lake Management Society and the Landscape Architecture … support the Garden's ambitious shoreline restoration efforts, including significant assistance from the U.S. and Illinois Environmental Protection Agencies' Section 319 Nonpoint Source … plants along almost all of the Garden's shorelines. Check out the shorelines as you walk from the Visitor Center to the Regenstein Learning Campus, at the Kleinman Family Cove, as well …
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… Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens by Vaughn Sills, featuring images from the two exhibitions. Programs in conjunction with exhibition: GARDEN CHEF SERIES: WARREN … African American folk gardens photographed by fine art photographer, Vaughn Sills. Gardens from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina are … in Photography by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and in 2007, she received a grant from Artadia Dialogue for Art and Culture. Places for the Spirit, Traditional African American …
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