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  • … while this particular cultivar appeared in a garden setting. Full sun brings out the best foliage color. This plant is fine in average soils; it is disease- and deer-resistant. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. Free of most insect and diseases, it flowers best in full-sun conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … than finding siskins and redpolls. This rare member of the finch family has a bill specialized for extracting seed from spruce cones. Their appearance at the Garden is associated with variations in spruce cone abundance. Look for them around the conifers. …
    Type: Birding
  • … the food that comes out of her garden tastes so good. In My Granny’s Garden is made especially for children ages birth – 5 and their adult friends and family. Performances, followed by an … All performances are free; Garden general admission tickets and parking fees apply for nonmembers.   In partnership with the Goodman Theatre:     …
    Type: Event for Calendar
  • … Q. I am looking for a colorful companion to some early-spring flowering bulbs. A friend suggested the low-growing … bulbs and the windflower plants will die back after blooming, creating space in the garden bed for emerging warm-season perennials. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Is this a good choice? A: Stone is not a good mulch choice, although it is used often, for several reasons. First, it retains heat instead of keeping soil and plant roots cool. It will not decompose and will remain in the soil indefinitely. Stone is not a good choice for suppressing weeds. Composted leaf mulch is a good alternative. It has the consistency of …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … world of mushrooms. Learn the basics of fungal ecology and why fungi are so important for people and the environment. Find out about some of our local mushrooms. Limit 20.  Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 12 (with accompanying adult) and up; adults only may also register. Plant Science Lab, …
    Type: Item Detail
  • … New! For those familiar with the use of colored pencil on paper, here is the opportunity to work with … Colored pencils on film can depict the rich, glowing color of florals, with the potential for adding the illusion of depth and atmospheric fade. Techniques covered include working on both …
    Type: Item Detail
  • … and need some advice on successfully keeping them during the winter.  A: Here are six tips for healthy houseplants: Know your plants and their cultural needs. Remember that many … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or [email protected] for additional information. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … forms to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation, while seated in a chair or using a cane for support. Emphasizing mindful movement and mental focus, this class offers a supportive environment for all participants. Chairs are provided, and canes are optional—please bring your own cane if …
    Type: Item Detail