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  • … planting and pruning techniques, as well as understand other maintenance requirements. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outside. Glenn Grosch, horticulturist and …
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  • … the leaves. The best part: the leaves turn a beautiful red in fall. This is one tough plant for dry, sunny conditions. (Photo via Toronto Botanical Garden) Autumn moor grass   ( Sesleria … smell like buttered popcorn. Blue grama grass   ( Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition')  Named for the pale horizontal flowers that look like little flags, 'Blonde Ambition' grows about 1 foot … plant trials and download previous Plant Evaluation Notes from our Plant Evaluation page . Visit our Plant Information Service and find information on a variety of topics including plant …
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  • … is an enjoyable virtual experience you can take anywhere!  New! Discover beautiful shrubs for the home garden. Andrew Bunting will give an overview of the best-of-the-best hydrangeas and …
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  • … one main trunk and a big ball of foliage at the top. The leaves can be picked fresh or dried for bay seasoning. During the winter, a bright spot with a few hours of direct sunlight a day is …
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  • … Resource Guide for the Model Railroad Garden Local Organizations Chicago Area Garden Railroad Society Contact Person: Bob Hanselman (847) 533-6219 www.cagrs.com LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago Contact Person: Jim Rusch (630) 830-0378 www.LGBMRRCC.com Midwest Rails Modular Club Contact Person: Bert Lattan (847) 295-7959 www.midwestrails.org …
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  • … Center Hear from experts, explore behind the scenes, swap seeds with gardeners   Admission: Free admission to Super Seed Saturday events; preregistration is not required for the Seed Swap Registration is requested for the free lecture, free tours of the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank, and the Rare Book …
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  • … ties to this land.  We commit ourselves to developing deeper partnerships that advocate for the progress, dignity, and humanity of the many diverse Native Americans who still live and … show mail address with feedback, or to request plants, access for harvesting, event space, or free admission passes for community events.  Free Admission and Meeting Spaces Visitors with Tribal identification can enter the Chicago …
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  • … that are now one of the country’s most-visited public gardens. “Few of the 950,000 people who visit the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe each year likely realize that they’re enjoying part … on Forest Preserve District land, but the District also provides about $9 million each year for the Garden in support of its world-class operations and programs.”   Do North Four of the … family activities that make the northern suburbs of Chicago a unique place to live, work, and visit. Visit www.donorth.org for information and special offers.   Lake County, Illinois, …
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  • … Q: Do you have any gardening gift ideas for Mother's Day? A: Moms who are avid gardeners always appreciate gifts that make their lives …
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  • … Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … Center of the museum—a division dedicated to translating museum science into lasting results for conservation and cultural understanding—focuses on climate-change adaptation for urban natural areas in the Great Lakes region. She works closely with natural resource …
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