… My Great Aunt Lila used to say that plants bring out the goodness in people. Her house in the Hudson Valley was full of … always ready to give them away when anyone showed an interest in one, which for me was every visit. She would carefully divide an established plant that she had nurtured for decades, wrap up … as you think about sharing your plant goodness with some of the people you miss seeing. Get your hands dirty in an activity that’s good for your plants and your spirit. …
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… 'Maiden’s Blush’ turns pink sooner than the species with larger panicles. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is most useful in a hedge or in a border. … or in a lightly wooded area. The glossy, lobed, deep-green leaves in spring and summer give way to a mix of red, purple and bronze fall color. The flowers of the oakleaf hydrangea are white and turn to purplish-pink in midsummer. The flowers, which are less showy for the species, are borne on upright panicles. The oakleaf hydrangea is a shrub with four …
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… This maple is very similar to Acer japonicum and is also known commonly as the full moon maple. It can reach a height of 12 feet with a spread of 8 feet. Reddish-purple flowers give way to samaras that mature to red. The round, palmate leaves are bright yellow to burnt orange, …
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… in green provide continuous landscape color with the pale pink flowers appearing sporadically to add to the appeal. This non-hardy shrub can get large in warmer climates, but in the Chicago area, that is unlikely. It attracts pollinators …
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… Native to the Appalachian Mountains, ‘Wate’s Golden’ is an irregular, slow- to medium-growing Virginia pine that is best known for its outstanding golden foliage in winter. It grows 15-30 feet tall in an open pyramidal …
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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 … October 10 – December 12, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class November 7 & 28) Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors Regenstein Center 8 class sessions: $159/$199 9 class sessions: $179/$229 …
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… exfoliating bark. Plant in well drained, acidic pH, moist soils in partially shaded conditions for best results. …
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… The silver maple is native to eastern North America. It can reach a height of 80 feet with a spread of 50 feet. This tree …
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… This mat-forming evergreen ground cover grows to a height of about 4 inches with full sun to partial shade or full shade and moderate moisture conditions. In late spring and summer it produces insignificant white and green blooms that give way to orange fruits in the fall. It is a ground cover or can be used in a hedge. It should be …
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… ginger ale, sauerkraut, kimchi, and more. Through experimentation and recipes, learn easy ways to grow and study yeast in any classroom. ISBE PD Hours: 4, Gateways: 4 Grade level: preK – 12 …
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