… turtlehead. It has dark green foliage on a 20-inch tall clump. The clump will eventually widen to several feet. In late summer and early fall, the clumps are topped with white snapdragon-like flowers. It tolerates wet or dry conditions and is good way to blending late season color into the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Established by John Michael Coppola, renowned for his role in Chicago’s enduring production of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys , The Four C Notes stand as the Midwest’s sole tribute band dedicated to recreating the timeless music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. With an extensive … beloved classics such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Workin’ My Way Back To You, (Babe),” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” and “Let’s Hang On,” their …
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… It has medium green leaves edged in white as well as red stems in winter. In early May to June it produces flat clusters of insignificant yellow-white flowers which give way to whitish fruit. To maintain the red stems, the oldest stems should be removed each year. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range …
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… Golden Prairie Fire dogwood is a cultivar of Cornus alba , a multi-stem shrub which is native to Asia. The foliage emerges golden and fades to soft yellow as the season progresses, then turns orange-red in the fall. Creamy white flowers in spring give way to white berries that ripen in midsummer. The stems are a brilliant orange red throughout … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range …
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… Explore design techniques of today’s best contemporary fine art photographers with an emphasis on conceptual photography. Gain … techniques by doing weekly exercises based on class lessons. Finally, use design techniques to create your own professional portfolio worthy of exhibition. This course is designed for intermediate photographers. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. This class will …
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… Dunnett, and James Hitchmough frequently incorporate a diverse array of species indigenous to North America, prompting the question: What do they see that we do not? Reexamine some of the best American native trees, shrubs, perennials, and spring ephemerals. Learn how to integrate … and ecologically resilient. Class will include a walk through the Native Plant Garden. Dress for the weather. Jeff Epping, Jeff Epping Design and Consulting Design Studio, Regenstein Center …
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… diva, they’ve attracted bad press—too temperamental, not playing nicely with others, demanding way too much attention. Tom Soulsby, the horticultural impresario of roses at the Chicago Botanic Garden, would like to debunk the unfair rumors swirling around the Rosaceae family. “Our goal of presenting plants … in parts of the Garden,” Soulsby said. Because it is large and fast-growing, it’s best for bigger spaces. It blooms in June and July. Above and Beyond ™ Soulsby is excited about …
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… features star-shaped purple-violet flowers with a metallic sheen on loose umbels from 4 to 8 inches across on 1' to 2' plants. Found in nature from Iran and Turkey through Central Asia, … and commonly called Star of Persia, this is another of the large-flowered onions that succeed best in Chicago landscapes if interplanted with low-growing perennials and shrubs that will keep … related. The edible onions sold in the supermarket are all a year old; if held in the garden for a second year, they produce large white flowers, but this comes at the expense of the bulb. …
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… in Oregon, and is heat and humidity tolerant. The pale colored leaves make it a target for leaf scorch in hot afternoon sun, so Red Lightning Alumroot would prefer partial to full shade for the best leaf color. It will mature to a leafy mound 11 inches high and 16 inches wide, the scapes of …
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… Black American gardeners, growers, chefs, and historians on what it means to grow, remember, and reclaim When Angela Taylor, wellness director for the Garfield Park Community Council, thinks about growing food, she thinks about freedom. She … and mutual aid, she thinks often about what happens when people share a meal and the way food can create connection, hold memory, and help people feel seen. When the work is working, …
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