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  • … fruit. Alice's fruit photographed October 19, 2015 and December 16, 2015. What’s next for Alice? Each of Alice’s orange-red, olive-shaped berries will produce a single seed, and the … fruit. Alice's fruit photographed October 19, 2015 and December 16, 2015. What’s next for Alice? Each of Alice’s orange-red, olive-shaped berries will produce a single seed, and the …
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  • … Native to Europe and western Asia, Humulus lupulus is an attractive perennial vine suitable for Chicago-area gardens. During July, soft green conelike flowers known as strobiles emerge. … appeal. When the strobiles mature during mid- to late September, they can be collected for home brewing or other herbal uses. The vine is dioecious, meaning that male and female … 1/8- to 1/4-inch in size and not as bothersome as one would think, but gloves should be worn for pruning or handling the vines. With their smaller bristles, cultivated varieties of hop are …
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  • … Short Stop bluestar is a cultivar developed by Intrinsic Perennials in Illinois. It is notable for its purplish black stems and silvery blue flowers. Unlike most bluestars where the foliage … after blooming -- hence its name. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Green Mist amsonia is a cultivar selection of the native Arkansas amsonia noted for its deep green foliage. Its blue flowers, threadlike foliage and golden fall color are typical of the species. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … At 12" tall and wide, it is shorter than most bluestars. It would be a good candidate for a rock garden. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 2020 Please save the date. More information to come. Contact Click here to show mail address for details: (847) 835-6833.   Fall Bulb Festival Bulb Sale October 9 – 11, 2020 250+ varieties … the festive setting of Wonderland Express, the Garden's indoor holiday exhibition. Click here for more information Buy Tickets View 2017 Photos Get Growing Weekend Plant Sale May 18 – 20, … Board Members will be grown in the Chicago Botanic Garden Production Greenhouses and offered for sale --> …
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  • … Description: Look for this rare, state-endangered, grassland shorebird on a large lawn area or the gravel hill …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: Look for this bird of the shrub prairie in the Dixon Prairie when it is passing through. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Forum on Ethics and Sustainability Tuesday, October 16, 2012 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Click here for more information …
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  • … with an appetite. Without proper animal management techniques, your garden may become a buffet for a whole range of creatures. This class will cover most of the major midwestern animal pests, … be on your radar. Learn how to identify the culprit eating your plants and some simple methods for preventing and resolving animal damage. Chris Beiser, plant health care specialist, Chicago …
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