… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … -- though the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom … sustain the plant through dry periods. Other varieties are monopodial, meaning upward growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… “She had tools in her toolbox to be kind to other children.” For these preschoolers, the logic is simple: Different people need different things, and if you can help, you help. Nature … on learning goals in ways they’re excited about. One TrueNorth student was practicing using a switch to make choices, turn things on and off, and communicate. The class realized he loved … a watering can, so they found a solution: “They were able to hook the watering can up to his switch, so another student would hold the watering can, and he was very motivated to use the …
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… Architectural masterpieces, local history, and beauty provided by wooded ravines and vantage points that overlook Lake Michigan: these are the magnets that attract people interested in …
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… of Japan. One of the two pines species most popular in a Japanese garden, the black pine is symbolic of the seashore and referred to as on-matsu (the male pine), because of masculine … acidic soil and full sun to grow well. As these requirements imply, the black pine is not very suitable for our region. Japanese black pine before pruning. Notice how its shape is … and pavilions take precedence and frame vistas, while stone courtyards mark transition points between the architectural environment and nature. This garden gives a wonderful sense of …
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The slightly pointed petals of Junkyard Dog dahlia ( Dahlia 'Junkyard Dog'), which are deep pink and magenta with white streaks, are striking. 'Junkyard Dog' blooms are an amazing 7 inches across on sturdy plants that grow to 5 feet. This late-season cultivar, introduced in 2004 and classified as a novelty, doesn't come into flower until August. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago area and …
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… younger sister. The occasion was fit for royalty, with a performance from a bagpiper, and an official dedication by the princess, who sported a lovely royal blue coat. You can find a plaque … I have given birth to perhaps a thousand gardens.” The English Walled Garden in May The garden is divided into six “rooms,” and one was made as a nod to the working class. The least formal of the six different spaces in the English Walled Garden is the Cottage Garden room. It’s modeled after the type of garden a rural homeowner would create, …
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… await you at nearly every turn. A perfect way to experience the lush abundance of the season is with a walk around the Garden’s 2.6-mile perimeter. Whether enjoying panoramic scenes or … a prairie, and a river. So put on your walking shoes, and let’s begin! A good place to start is on the north end of the Garden by the Learning Campus, conveniently located near parking lots … or, at midday, resting in the shade. Nearby is a service road with a gate that bars all but official Garden vehicles; follow this road as it curves, becoming the Garden’s westernmost road. …
Type: Walks
… This is a perennial fern with ovate, lance-shaped, sterile fronds 2 to 5 feet tall with pinnate segments surrounding much narrower erect fertile fronds. The top of each fertile frond is a mass of cinnamon-brown sporangia (equivalent to seeds in more developed plants) from which … a striking focal point, or in backgrounds of perennial beds as long as they are kept damp. It is hardy in USDA Zone 4. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… Miss Lemon abelia is a small shrub with dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are sharply pointed. The leaves have … to provide color. The foliage becomes burgundy in late fall and persists well into winter—it is evergreen in warmer climates. In the Chicago area, it should be planted in a sheltered situation. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Pomponella™ is a compact floribunda rose that produces deep pink, fully double flowers in clusters of five to … but may be cut back in spring. When planting, the base of the plant at the point where it is grafted should be well-covered with soil and lightly mulched because these are usually grafted … roses are planted too high. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
