… Today’s pruning of your trees and shrubs will define how they grow for years to come. Learn which cuts are essential, which cuts to avoid, and which cuts are a matter of your personal style. Bring pruners. Dress for the …
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… awarded: 1963 Hubert A. Fischer was a distinguished horticulturist and hybridizer, renowned for his work with irises and daylilies. Based in Hinsdale, Illinois, Fischer left a lasting legacy in the horticultural world through his innovations, leadership, and dedication to his craft. Fischer and his wife Marie created celebrated show gardens, first in Lombard and … Member of the American Iris Society (AIS) beginning in 1920; President of AIS from 1963 to 1966 Founder of the Chicagoland Daylily Society Past President of the American Hemerocallis …
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… on integrating new elements within an established design style and vocabulary. Before coming to the Garden, Spicer was the executive director and CEO of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Alabama. Spicer led the transition of a largely city-directed public garden to a highly regarded public-private partnership with the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. … space, event venue, free science education provider, and popular regional destination known for horticultural beauty. Earlier, he worked for the Morris County Park Commission in Morristown, …
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… Secure your spot, register now! Knossos Palace Ruins, Crete, Greece We are delighted to invite you on a truly extraordinary voyage through the Greek Isles, where the wonders of nature, history, and music come together in perfect harmony, custom curated for our members. This exclusive 7-night journey aboard PONANT’s luxury ship, Le Champlain , is … of Greece’s most storied destinations. From the Bronze Age ruins of Knossos on Crete to the charming, whitewashed villages of Santorini, the medieval streets of Rhodes, and the …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden takes advantage of its islands and lakeshore, and the Alliance for the Great Lakes helps to explore and protect the area's unique and beautiful ravines. Help shape a healthy future for your local ravines—home to native trees, wildflowers, birds, and butterflies; pathways to Lake Michigan beaches, and …
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… Vibrant red-to-orange petals surround a central cone, varying from maroon to yellow, on this dwarf cultivar of a North American native beloved for its displays in fall. Plant 'Salsa' in full sun and moist soils, and provide room for the …
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… Save up to 30 percent on a summer special! This offer is only available online. Valid through September … but you may enter at any time during exhibition hours. Model Railroad Garden hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting For safety reasons, strollers and tripods are not be permitted in the exhibition. Butterflies & …
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… a very large mound. Its corrugated, slug-resistant leaves make Big Daddy a good candidate for massing in shady areas. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are 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 …
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… with streaky white margins. It is a sport of H . 'Francee' and was named Hosta of the Year for 1997 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … 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 …
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… Noted for forming a dense mound of knife-like foliage, Stiletto is a small hosta (6 inches tall by 9 … wide) with green leaves surrounded by narrow white margins. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … 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 …
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