… by 12 inches wide) hosta capable of spreading quickly. So Sweet was named Hosta of the Year for 1996 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new …
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… area. It breaks out with profuse clusters of simple, small pink roses in May and June for the bees, resulting in colorful red hips from midsummer into winter for the birds. In the wild, it spreads by suckers forming colonies. As a native, it has better natural resistance to rose diseases than today's hybrid roses, plus a higher tolerance for hot dry weather, partial shade, and even occasional drought. But for best bloom, plant in …
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… harnessing the power of local organizations, we can protect and improve the quality of life for all. Connect Community + Climate + Action Working together here in the Midwest, 12 … harnessing the power of local organizations, we can protect and improve the quality of life for all. Connect Community + Climate + Action Working together here in the Midwest, 12 …
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… of Health, Firebird Community Arts in Garfield Park, Mobile Care Chicago, and OPEN Center for the Arts in Little Village. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s of … of Health, Firebird Community Arts in Garfield Park, Mobile Care Chicago, and OPEN Center for the Arts in Little Village. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s of …
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… This class is for homeowners and beginning gardeners who want a more hands-on landscape design class. Val Lemme will share her experience and ideas to help students work through a garden design for their own property. Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA Linnaeus Room, Regenstein …
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… This daisy family member is grown for the succulent green leaves and vining habit.& Small white flowers are infrequently produced, and don't smell very good. Ideal for hanging baskets and other low water use landscapes. Grow in full sun and sandy, well drained …
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… Harvest Gold’ is another Ozark witch hazel known for its fragrant orange blooms in early spring and for its spectacular golden foliage in the fall. It is hardy in zones 4-8 and grows to a height of …
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… The Perennial Sages are invaluable for their rich display of spiky flowers in the early summer border. This compact selection … deep pink shade. Deadhead just below the spend heads to encourage repeat flowering. Excellent for cutting. Drought tolerant once established. …
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… Cottage gardens are known for their informal, colorful jumble of flowers, foliage, herbs, and edible plants. Improve your … understanding of design elements that can offer lower-maintenance, exuberant plantings suited for gardens of any size. Nina Kozial, horticulturist and writer Design Studio, Regenstein Center …
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… Nancy Clifton, made several of the wreaths in Krehbiel Gallery and offers up three basic ideas for a single-subject wreath. Forage collection Forage in your yard and neighborhood … the course of the year. Uniformity When working with a single material, look for uniformity of size and color. The idea is to show a subject off to its best advantage en … Garden's Jen Rioux applied the same technique to dried grasses that's usually reserved for evergreen boughs. The gloriously fluffy pampas grass ( Cortaderia selloana ) was harvested …
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