… from very late summer and into fall. Stout stems support the flowering display without need for staking and the plant is insect and disease resistant. It is important to plant in full sun, average soils and apply only low levels of fertilizer throughout the growing season. Pollinating insects are drawn to the flowers and songbirds follow up for the seeds. …
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… scenes that most visitors never experience. This exclusive photography adventure invites you to explore the Garden’s hidden beauty—perfect for one-of-a-kind images. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent knowledge and skill. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective …
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… Masses of small, double pink flowers cover this nonfragrant polyantha shrub rose from mid-June to frost, with an especially strong flush of flowers just before the season ends. This is a perennial favorite for bridal bouquets. Suitably named for its small stature, the mature size of The Fairy rose ( Rosa 'The Fairy') is 1 to 2 feet tall. The bright glossy green foliage is scaled with the flower size and is disease …
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… black giving the appearance of a streak of molten lava across the leaf. This coleus grows to about a foot high and wide and prefers partly shaded spots and moist well-drained soils. coleus are favorites for bedding plants, planters and window boxes for their wide range of colors and textures. Black Dragon would add depth to plantings with lighter colored foliage. …
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… on its head, a dark bib, yellow bill, and sometimes rosy pink on the breast. Redpolls are able to store seeds in their esophagus for later eating. In winter, look for small flocks of this little, vocal finch around alders and birches where they feed on the …
Type: Birding
… Food Safety and Cottage Food Laws This course is intended for aspiring food entrepreneurs and/or urban farmers who are hoping to create or expand their farm or local food business by providing seasonal, local food products … an understanding of the basic techniques, food safety regulations, and business guidelines for producing value-added, local foods. Instructor TBD Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago …
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… Hundreds of varieties of daffodil bulbs will be available for purchase. Find a vibrant array of unique, rare, and unusual bloom types that offer proven color, hardiness and stability. Plus, daffodil enthusiasts will be on hand ready to offer expert growing tips. Location: Burnstein Hall *The Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale … Burnstein Hall with the Midwest Fruit Explorers and Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Bulb Sale for the weekend. …
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… Dark green leaves make the perfect foil for the magenta petals surrounding a magenta/pink "collar" around the dark colored eye of this Dahlia cultivar. Long, dark colored-stems make this a good selection for cut flowers, as well as a highlight of the late summer garden. Grow this plant in full sun, … rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soils. Stake it in June if the location is subject to windy conditions. …
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… from the straight species with its red flowers with orange throats on current season's growth. For gardeners who desire a more restrained size, the stems produced last year can be pruned back to retain two dormant buds in late winter. Left unpruned, the plant can reach 30 by 20 feet in size. 'Flamenco' is great for covering up unsightly light poles, etc., in the landscape. …
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… Composing quick studies in the field is an important skill. You will gain the experience to create these sketches, complete with notes on field conditions, colors, plant measurements, and textures, for a complete workup in the studio. Folding chairs are provided. In case of inclement weather, the class will draw in the Greenhouses. A supply list will be sent. Dress for the weather. ART requirement Kimberly Mullarkey, freelance artist Lakeside Room, Visitor …
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