… with H . 'Gold Crown' and Hosta fortunei var. aureomarginata Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and … also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Mahogany beebalm grows to about 2-3 feet high and around 1-2 feet wide and has dark red flowers during mid-summer. As … evaluation of beebalms held at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Mahogany beebalm was found to have 3 inch blossoms covering 40-60% of the plant for about 6 weeks from early to midsummer. It had very poor mildew resistance and some winter …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This small, rapidly growing hosta features foliage that progresses from green to chartreuse to gold as the season progresses. Gold Edger forms a dense mound (1 foot tall by 1½ feet wide) of … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and sharpness—and concentrates on the principles of composition and aesthetic design to convey meaning and emotion. The emphasis will be on how technique affects the aesthetics of the image. For example, filtration can enhance the mood of a scene. You will study the works of successful historic and contemporary artists for inspiration. Designed for intermediate/advanced photographers. FPC fundamental course, fine …
Type: Item Detail
… railing, fence, trellis, arbor, or garden wall. Vertical gardens can also be custom made to match a gardener’s comfortable reaching range, offering defined gardening spaces and opportunities for persons with impaired vision or other challenges. A wide variety of flowers and vegetables are suitable for vertical gardening, and harvesting is relatively easy. Contact Plant Information at the …
Type: Plant Info
… Reserve your spot for an unforgettable celebration at the Garden. Pamper mom with brunch, spring flowers, and … Botanic Garden. Enjoy an elegant and sumptuous buffet brunch including a carving station, made-to-order omelets, kids' favorites, and many more fresh, delicious options. A cash bar will offer … Round out your day by experiencing spring at the Garden, with its abundance of joyful blooms. For special seating accommodations or allergy requests please contact Customer Service . …
Type: Item Detail
… planting movement, gravel gardening offers beauty, resilience, and a promising future for ecological landscaping. Discover insights of leading naturalistic designers, as well as practical techniques for various scales and applications, from intimate home settings to small and large public and commercial spaces. The book will be released in June 2026 and will …
Type: Item Detail
… Get ready for an explosive burst of color that will leave you loving dahlias! Presented by the Central … 16 total displays using nearly 1,000 dahlia blooms ranging in size from a silver dollar to a dinner plate. Society members will be on hand to provide written information and to answer questions about dahlias, location Burnstein Hall. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… This cultivar is a rounded clump of green foliage that produces massive amounts of seven to nine inch long vibrant magenta panicles from late summer to early fall. These flowers are greatly appreciated by bees, butterflies and hummingbirds for their honey scent. It is quite compact, very short at a height of three feet, but perfect for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to southern Europe, silver sage is a clump-forming biennial grown for its large, woolly, silver leaves rather than its flowers; the botanic name comes from the … argentum. The 12-inch-tall leaves appear in the first year, followed by silver flower spikes 2 to 3 feet tall in the second year of growth. Flowers are white tinged with pink and bloom from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
