… This clump-forming perennial rises to a height of 3 feet with full sun and moist soil conditions. It has blue and lavender blooms in May and June and belongs in a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… This clump-forming bulb grows to a height of 8 inches with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has white and blue blooms in March and April and is a specimen. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
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… This perennial needs full sun to partial shade and dry soil conditions to reach a height of 3 feet. It has white and green blooms in July and August and is a specimen. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
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… are remnants of a glacial past. 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 … about how you can help protect and restore ravines. Local landscape and ravine restoration service providers will show examples of ravine restoration and landscaping. Complimentary snacks, …
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… New! Vinegar and citrus add brightness and an element of flavor contrast to a finished dish. Discover how acid has the power to “cook” delicate fish and hearty greens in this demonstration cooking class. Learn how to season to taste, prepare a …
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… Splendor’ stands 46 inches high, with deep purple blooms in early to mid season. The standards and falls are flatter than those of the bearded iris, making the entire flower noticeably flatter. Iris ensata is native to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia and is commonly as known as Japanese iris. Midwest Splendor requires very moist soil and grows …
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… New! Step into a hidden world of detail and texture in this immersive macro photography class. Explore the art and technique of photographing subjects often overlooked by the naked eye such as flowers, water drops, and insects. You will learn practical macro and extreme-macro techniques, focus stacking, …
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… Quaking aspen is a rounded deciduous tree that grows 40-50 feet tall and 20-30 feet wide and is the most widely distributed tree occurring in North America. A fast-growing tree, it is known for its white bark and green leaves that quake in even the slightest breeze and turn golden yellow in the fall. …
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… Native from Europe to central Asia, devil’s bit is a perennial that grows to 3 feet tall and blooms in late August to October. It is a native of meadows, marshes, and damp woodlands, producing spherical lavender flowers on well-branched stems from July through October. It is in the Dipsacaceae family, and is related to pincushion flowers and to teasel. The flowers can be dried for ornamental use. …
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… Waterlily star magnolia blooms are slightly larger and have more numerous and stiffer tepals than the species, giving the blooms a waterlily-like appearance. They may be white or pale pink and have a strong fragrance. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of …
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