… Bulletproof hosta is notable for its very thick blue green leaves. It is a sport of H . 'Halcyon.' Hostas are shade tolerant, … 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; new …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… most popular varieties of sour cherry, producing abundant crops of red juicy cherries favored for pies. It is self-fertile, so it doesn't require other trees for pollinating. This tree grows to a height of about 20 feet with full sun to partial shade and … by edible red fruit in late June to early July. Although it is an attractive tree just for its flowers, be prepared to harvest all the fruit. These cherries are too sour to eat fresh. …
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… The regal lily grows best in full sun or partial shade. It requires moderate soil moisture and blooms during the …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden takes advantage of its islands and lakeshore, and the Alliance for the Great Lakes helps to explore and protect the area's unique and beautiful ravines. Help shape a healthy future for your local ravines—home to native trees, wildflowers, birds, and butterflies; pathways to Lake Michigan beaches, and scenic backdrops for parks and homes. Learn about erosion that may threaten some of these ravines, as well as such …
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… off the snow, it's time to take pleasure in the private world of plants in winter. What better place to seek out those winter-white showoffs than the Dwarf Conifer Garden ? Winter … do feather-light grasses that cast almost imperceptible shadows on the snow. How glad we feel for the subtlety of this season, where small favors are so enjoyed. The threadlike wisps of … blooms, or the delicacy of azalea displays. They also plan winter walks in snow specifically for snow viewing and shadow watching — a happening where trees and shrubs create a second shadow …
Type: Walks
… 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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… 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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… This plant is suitable for growing indoors. Does not bloom. Propagation by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) It is grown for foliage, is evergreen and smooth textured. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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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. Horticulturist Fruit & Vegetable Garden Classroom …
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