… shades—these I saw. Look ye also while life lasts.” —Anonymous lines found on an old tombstone in Cumberland, England "While life lasts." This can be a very brief moment in time for a spring ephemeral. In that narrow window of time between thawing ground and the leafing out of the tree canopy, …
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… 'Vision in Red' has striking purplish red spikes which sit on top of mounded dark green foliage. The … packed flowers which bloom June to July. The dark purple stems stand 18 inches high. 'Vision in Red' does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is …
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… Q. I grow bronze fennel as an ornamental plant in my flower garden. How can I prevent the excessive self-seeding that occurs over the winter? A. The umbels containing the many seeds ripen in late fall. If you are not harvesting these seeds for culinary or herbal uses, remove the flower heads from the stalks in early fall or late summer. …
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… to Robin Carlson, the Garden’s photographer. “The display gardens here are irresistible in the summer, but go to the prairie in winter. You’ll find milkweed seedpods, grasses, and the giant dried leaves of compass plant … are just as joyful as summer's abundance.” Carlson has photographed crabapple berries coated in ice, and the shadows of branches cast on fresh snow. “One of the things I like about the …
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… ‘Lady in Black’ features purple foliage and stems that are topped by a mass of tiny pale pink to white … October. It is a mounded perennial that grows 3 feet tall and wide and was rated highly in the aster trials held at the Garden. Great plant for attracting pollinating insects like honey bees, butterflies and moths. Pinch back the stems beginning in the spring through early July to produce smaller plants. This aster grows best in full sun and …
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… Immerse yourself in the world of roses. Using colored pencils, wet and dry, study and draw plein air-style in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s glorious Krasberg Rose Garden and develop finished work in the studio. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Experience with …
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… “In the woods where the snow is thick, bars of sunlight lay like pale fire.” — Katherine … the quiet season. On bright days, they cast long shadows across the ground as the sun sits low in the sky. At sunset, their elegant silhouettes are often backlit by fiery skies. And when the … can borrow books online . All you need is your unique membership number for full access to the e-book system. Check out upcoming classes and events . Nina Koziol is a garden writer and …
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… Q. I am concerned with the growing number of weeds in my yard. I have tried overseeding in the hopes of crowding out the weeds. Any suggestions would be appreciated. A. There are many … your lawn for a few days before and after application. If you need to use the weed killers in your freshly seeded area, wait until that new grass has grown enough to be mowed three or four …
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… Take a deep breath, and feel the love Is it possible to breathe in … love? We think so. The heady scents that flourish at the Chicago Botanic Garden are enough … and other creatures to transfer the plants’ pollen and extend the species. At some point in time, humans embarked on their own love affair with fragrances of the natural world. There’s … & Programs at the Garden. “It can be emotive, mentally transporting us to a time and place in our lives that we may have forgotten, or evoking special memories of someone who's no longer …
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… about growing food through your own aquaponics system and want the opportunity to participate in hands-on, in-depth professional training, this course is for you. When you complete this training, you will … should I study aquaponics through Windy City Harvest? Windy City Harvest runs 13 urban farms in the Chicago area and is a leading voice on sustainable urban agriculture and local food … about growing food through your own aquaponics system and want the opportunity to participate in hands-on, in-depth professional training, this course is for you. When you complete this …
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