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  • … Full sun and the use of mesh screen to protect the rhizomes from nutria are part of the recipe for success. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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  • … shade and drought, once established. In tropical gardens it is frequently used as a substitute for lawn grasses. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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  • … different flavor combinations, and then create your own custom blend to take home. Perfect for both newcomers and tea enthusiasts, this class offers a fun opportunity to experiment and …
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  • … all levels of experience are welcome. Binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Dress for the weather.  Bridget Kiernan, birder and horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Meet at …
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  • … Bright orange tubular flowers are magnets for insect and bird pollinators during the summer months when the foliage intensifies to the …
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  • … It is extremely cold hardy. It has a spreading habit with gray-green foliage and can be used for mass plantings and as a foundation plant, hedge, screen, and specimen. Archived Copy: This …
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  • … fall. This short-lived perennial thrives in full sun and dryish soils. The flowers are great for use as fresh-cut or dried flowers, and the nectar is a favorite of bees and butterflies. …
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  • … can grow in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, fertile soils. Useful as groundcover for controlling erosion, it naturalizes by rhizomes and can become aggressive. Archived Copy: …
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  • … with gooey cheese sauce and served on a toasted bun, these burgers are a guaranteed hit for any meal.  Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning …
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  • … continuously from mid-June to the first hard frost. Dark green, almost black leaves provide for a dramatic effect in the landscape when flowers are present. It requires full to partial sun …
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