… released by Iowan and noted breeder Griffith Buck. It has good resistance to fungus and mildew on a bushy habit that reaches 4 feet high by 3 feet wide. This color range is more typically found in hybrid tea roses and is a real treat for USDA Zone 5 gardeners (like those in the Chicago area) who prefer not to heavily mulch their …
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… with Lightroom, Photoshop, and Helicon, in both controlled studio work and hands-on field experience around the Garden. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Access to a tripod and computer required. Dress for the weather. Nick Sinnott, Chicago Photography Classes Design Studio, Regenstein Center …
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… glowing colored pencil drawings. You will learn the “heightened drawing” technique as you draw on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. We will explore techniques to create the textures of natural objects and wildlife. Learn techniques for clouds, water, and foliage and create vibrant landscapes. Beginners and experienced students …
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… evaluated by our plant evaluation program. Download A Comparative Study of Cultivated Stachys for information on cultivating this beautiful deer- and rabbit-resistant Alpine betony in your own garden. …
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… It's called an AMERICAN SENTRY™ linden because of its straight branches, like a sentry on duty. The AMERICAN SENTRY™ American Linden has a pyramidal growth form reaching a height … to butterflies. In the winter the interesting gray bark is a feature. This tree is noted for its resistance to Japanese beetle. …
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… to a maximum size of about 50 feet under full sun or partial shade. It leafs out in spring on reddish stems and green leaves which turns to red and purple in the fall. It flowers in late … and it produces black fruit that attracts birds. The fruit is very sweet and can be used for preserves; it ripens to blue-black in early and mid-fall when the foliage turns shades of …
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… 'Queen Lime' features double pompom shaped flowers that shade from chartreuse to grass-green on tall (40 – 50") plants ideal for the sunny border and hot, dry summer weather. Zinnias are a favorite of American gardens, …
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… Bright, periwinkle blue flowers are accentuated with golden stamens from June through October on this selection noted for an extended season of flower. Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil, as long as it …
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… seeking insects flock to this plant when it comes into flower. Requires well drained soils on the dry side in the Chicago region in order to thrive. Insect and disease resistant. In an … conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Letterman's ironweed was rated as a good choice for growing in the Chicagoland area in terms of disease resistance and overall performance. …
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… The Christmas cactus Schlumbergera bridgesii) blooms for a long time indoors with some of the most exotic-looking flowers in the plant kingdom. This … houseplants can be applied during its active growth, but be sure to follow the directions on the fertilizer container regarding the amount and frequency of application. Christmas Cactus … One way to raise the humidity — just for your cactus — is to place the pot with its drip pan on top of a small container filled with pebbles. Pour water over the pebbles, but do not allow …
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