… This aquatic plant native to the Midwest grows to a height of 8 feet with full sun and moist soil conditions. It has brown flowers in May and June and is attractive to birds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 4 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink blooms in May and June and belongs in a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming tree will grow to a height of 20 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue and white blooms from September to December and is a specimen. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This optional Study CD for the Ground Covers and Vines course will include detailed images and information of over 60 ground covers and vines. …
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… Garden into Shape with Pantone’s Mocha Mousse Imagine cozying up with something smooth, rich, and totally irresistible—that’s mocha mousse, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2025. A perfect blend of chocolatey brown and creamy beige, it gives off a vibe that’s both chic and comforting. As curator of plant collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I couldn’t help …
Type: Blog
… the 200th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted, author, journalist, public official, city planner and father of American landscape architecture. Olmsted and his successor firms designed thousands of landscape projects across the country, transforming American life and culture. His vision of public parks for all people — and their ability to strengthen …
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… made years before. Moreover, early planning is especially desirable now, due to high demand and supply disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Key considerations for shrub selection fall into three categories: Aesthetic considerations relate to the appearance and “fit” of the plant in the landscape. These include the mature size of the plant, its shape … species. Assistance in identifying these issues is available from the Plant Information Service, university extension websites, consultation with garden designers and landscape …
Type: Plant Info
… This welcome season, with its bird song, fragrant blossoms, and gentle zephyrs, tempts us all to step outside and enjoy the warming days. The Arrival of Spring In the northern hemisphere, we anticipate this season of new life and celebrate it (often long before it arrives) with flower and garden shows, pageants, and …
Type: Walks
… New! Get ready for college with basic cooking skills to feed yourself and your friends. Inspired by the book, College Cooking, by Megan and Jill Carle, this class features easy and inexpensive recipes. Build confidence to use a chef’s knife to slice, dice, and mince. Learn …
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… Donna Herula and her band play a variety of blues styles as well as original songs that tip the hat to the … Donna Herula is an award-winning blues singer/songwriter, resonator slide guitarist, and Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee. She is joined by Marc Edelstein on upright bass, Tony … performed at numerous blues and music festivals in the United States and Europe. donnaherula.com oldtownschool.org/hireus …
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