… appear from June until September. Each flower is open at most a single day, and in some cases, for only a morning. It grows to about two feet in height and nearly three feet in width. In an … of spiderworts conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Therese was given an excellent rating for its strong growth habit, flower production, and resistance to leaf spotting and its overall suitability for local garden conditions. …
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… Mohawk viburnum is noted for its dark red buds that open to abundant, strongly fragrant white flowers, for which it earns its place in the home landscape. Red fruit changing to black is sparsely … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… <p>For a mid-size shrub, this <em>Weigela</em> has an outsize impact. New foliage is a bright golden … green. <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigelas.</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them good …
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… Learn how to process your honey, wax, and other products from the hive into usable products for you or others. In this class, we will cover honey, pollen, beeswax, and propolis, and what to use them for in different products. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, Willies Honey Company Classroom 2, …
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… Aquilegia Swan Red And White Multi-stemmed plants that are well-matched for uniform size, exceptional garden performance, and abundant large blooms with red 'spurs' … white cup make this the true garden aquilegia. Taller height make this cultivar ideal for cut flower use as well as in the garden. …
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… blooms on long stems are produced throughout the summer on this smaller height dahlia suitable for use in containers and towards the middle of flower beds. The flowers attract a number of insects and hummingbirds searching for nectar and pollen to the garden. …
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… Create your own warm-season, mixed container suitable for sun or partial shade. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs, and decorative foliage. All supplies included. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Bring gloves if desired. Chester Jankowski, …
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… trees that function as popular landscape stalwarts. Discover some of the best crabapple trees for the Midwest region. A Garden walk is included. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=3 hours OPC elective Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture …
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… Today’s pruning of your trees and shrubs will define how they grow for years to come. Learn which cuts are essential, which cuts to avoid, and which cuts are a matter of your personal style. Bring pruners. Dress for the weather. Maezy Beams, assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Fruit & …
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… Create your own warm-season, mixed container suitable for sun or partial shade. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs, and decorative foliage. All supplies included. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Bring gloves if desired. Lindsey Muscavitch, …
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