… 'Mini Pearl' daylily has blush pink flowers with lemon green throats in early to mid season. The petals have ruffled edges. The blooms are only 3 inches wide. They stay open for 16 hours or more and are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ruffled Apricot daylily has large apricot blooms in early to mid season. The petals on the large 7-inch flowers are ruffled and delightfully fragrant. The blooms stay open for more than 16 hours. Ruffled Apricot is a stunning addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub rose produces small clusters of beautifully cupped, soft pink flowers that mature to a lilac pink. It comes from David Austin, who is known for breeding roses for fragrance and vigor as well as color. In this case, the old-world scent has a hint of myrrh. Left to its own devices, it will grow 5 to 8 feet tall, but it also be pruned to a shorter shrub form. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… botanist shouts “Eureka!” in a forest, can you hear it? Well, that’s exactly what happened—so to speak—when a team of botanists rediscovered the pink lady’s slipper ( Cypripedium acaule ), a dazzling orchid that has not been seen in Illinois since 1999. That’s right. For a quarter century, conservationists had begun to accept that the species no longer existed here. That all changed in May when Grant Fessler, a …
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… Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. He … owl behavior and identification, as well as the places these fascinating birds are most likely to be seen. He may even demonstrate his world-famous barred owl call. After the discussion, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight …
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… Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots present fun, funky music for kids and young families. They love to make their shows an engaging, interactive experience … debut album Food! is available for digital download on iTunes. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs as the Garden has a limited supply available each evening. …
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… Ovens wattle is native to the temperate regions of southeastern Australia where its nectar-rich flowers provide late winter food for birds and insects. This small tree grows to about 15 feet in height and width and is notable for its attractive green leaves and pendulous …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flower spike produces lavender-blue flowers from red-edged bracts. The flowers will last for months, but once the flowers fade, the plant will decline. Look for offshoots, called "pups" at the base of the plant and re-pot them to get new plants. They like filtered light and loose soil mixed with small bark chips to increase porosity. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Level up your iPhone photography to take the high-quality photos of your dreams. Learn through guided, personalized instruction, … practice taking photos, and participate in an image critique of your photos, designed to further strengthen your work. Topics covered include AE/AF lock for exposure and focus, live photo, portrait mode, and iWatch usage. An iPhone is required for …
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… areas spread across 385 acres, the Chicago Botanic Garden is both a dream and a challenge for photographers. Enjoy the turning of the seasons and discover places and techniques for creating captivating images, review compositional ideas, and explore how to capture the essence of the Garden. Then, put your knowledge to work photographing the Garden in all its early spring glory using your digital camera, film …
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