… ‘Bordeaux’ is a cultivar of lily-of-the-valley and has larger and more prolific flowers than the species. It blooms in the spring and its bell-shaped flowers …
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… Is laughter really the best medicine? Find out during this fun, interactive workshop that … exercises with breathing techniques to produce a wide range of physical, psychological, and emotional benefits. Medical research provides sufficient data to show that even if a person … pretends to laugh or act happy, his/her body responds. Participants experience enhanced mental and physical health, increased productivity, and elevated morale. Class is suitable for all age …
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… Is laughter really the best medicine? Find out during this fun, interactive workshop that … exercises with breathing techniques to produce a wide range of physical, psychological, and emotional benefits. Medical research shows that even if a person pretends to laugh or act … the body produces “happiness chemicals.” As a result, participants experience enhanced mental and physical health, increased productivity, and elevated morale. Class is suitable for all age …
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… SWEET EMOTION® Abelia Sweet abelia is a Korean native shrub with pink buds opening to white blooms in late spring or early summer. The flowers are tubular and red, with five flaring white petals. It is prized for its fragrance and may be used as a hedge. Glossy opposite leaves and loose arching stems make it an attractive …
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… leaves emerge early. The plant grows 10 feet in height with a similar spread, and it is highly admired for its semi-weeping branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June bring small reddish-purple flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and …
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… The horse chestnut is native to the Balkans. This cultivar was developed in Switzerland in 1819. It has double white … that appear in the spring. It does not produce any fruit. Fall color is not vivid (yellows and browns). It can reach a height of 80 with a spread of 60 feet. It can tolerate some shade and has medium soil and water requirements. It should be noted that this is a taprooted tree …
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… Silky Gold bloodflower ( Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold') is a nonnative perennial plant that the Chicago Botanic Garden grows from seed and uses as a warm-season annual. It is a member of the milkweed family, which includes butterfly weed ( A. tuberosa ), prairie milkweed ( A. sullivantii ), and swamp milkweed ( A. incarnata ), midwestern native perennials in the Garden's permanent …
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… Tall willowy stems produce clusters of flowers with dark red petals and a bright yellow corona from late spring through to the first frost of fall. The flowers … the leaves are food for monarch butterfly larvae. Plant in full sun, moderately fertile soil and water to get the root system established. Unfortunately this native of southern Mexico and Central America is not root hardy in the Chicago area. Milky sap can cause contact dermatitis and is poisonous if …
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… densely packed flowers in early to mid summer. 'Fire' does well in shade to partial shade and adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. …
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… Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Marblestar' is a large bracted poinsettia, featuring pink-and-white bracts (flowers). This cultivar of … edged in cream. The ultimate size of the plant depends on the size of pot it is grown in and the growth regulators applied to control height and pinching to encourage branching. Place …
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