… the willowy stems from spring into mid-summer. Use in containers and directly in flower beds for their eye-catching color and motion in even slight breezes. The flowers are very attractive to pollinator insects searching for nectar. …
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… Related to the American elder, 'Guincho Purple' is grown mainly for its bright leaves. This cultivar has dark green leaves, turning blackish purple and then red … pink-tinged flat umbels of flowers with purple stalks. This plant makes a nice shrub suitable for the wild border. …
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… This bright mid summer blooming perennial is usually planted for its brilliant scarlet flower color. The petals are interestingly notched, and the blossoms … tight clusters on top of sturdy stems. Its foliage is silver. Use maltese cross as an accent for its bright red color. …
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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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… a paper grocery bag or use newspaper to spread out on a table. This creates a clear work space for your child and makes clean up a breeze. 2. Grab a small pail to make the mud in. Let your … it in a sunny spot to dry. Parent Tip: Remember to have some damp towels or wipes nearby for messy hands. Mud Kitchen Give up one area of your yard to be that mud kitchen area. We know … paint. Parent Tip: If your child is hesitant to use fingers, offer a paintbrush. Once they get comfortable, suggest they dip just one finger in. You can model that behavior by doing it …
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… Whitish velamen covers the orchid’s roots. Roots Signal Plant Health At the Orchid Show, you get to see lush, healthy roots close up. At home, your orchid’s roots will usually be contained in its pot. Roots growing out of and over the edge of a pot signal that it’s time for re-potting—which gives you the opportunity to examine your plant for overall root health. Plump, green roots look and are healthy; yellow, spotted, black, or …
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… trips gave students a break from remote learning routines and inspired them to think about and get engaged with nature. The hands-on component is key. After a teacher signs up for a field trip, we deliver kits of materials for every student. Students pick up the kits at the school. Every virtual program includes a live …
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… plucked a few of each in mid-February, X-rayed them, and performed a bit of berry surgery to get the answer. An x-ray view of titan arum fruit pollinated by Spike (Chicago Botanic Garden, … while the smaller berries are sterile. Spike and Stinky contributed all the pollen used for Alice’s pollination last September. About one-third of Alice’s female flowers received … while Stinky, thought to be more distantly related, provided appropriate genetic material for proper reproduction. You can see the difference on Alice’s infructescence (fruit stalk) , …
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… so they prefer hot temperatures and high humidity. Still, these days can be great for taking pictures. Butterflies tend to stay at rest to conserve energy to stay warm. So you could get some excellent photos of their ventral (bottom) side, as they hang upside down from tree … to snap a picture of their ventral side. After the rain passes, humid conditions are ideal for the butterflies, and you can find them roosting or drying their wings in the post-rain …
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