… Asclepias tuberosa is a classic native perennial that's popular because of its rugged habit, bright flowers, and the … 'Blonde Bombshell' is a yellow flowering clone selected from a field of Asclepias tuberosa . This variety has an improved habit and uniform color from what you'd expect from variations in a seed strain. Incredibly dark foliage holds golden yellow flowers that radiate down the habit for an extremely long season of bloom. Plant this refined selection and get ready to see …
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… four to six weeks after they are brought into a warm brightly lit area and watered. This is a great plant for forcing indoors for Thanksgiving, Christmas, the New Year, or Valentine's Day. It's not hardy …
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… the classically trained stems of the Zoge flowering quince bonsai specimen in early spring. This cultivar was selected specifically for the artistic quality of the flowers centuries ago in Japan. It is winter hardy in the Chicago area but is most often seen trained in one of the many styles of …
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… scene with intricately-shaped lavender flowers above bronze-tinted new foliage. Selected for cultivation by noted German plantsman, Ernst Pagels, this low-growing, hardy ground cover is perfect for shady locations. Once established (after 2 to 3 years), Epimedium grandiflorum …
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… Kale Large dark blue entire leaves are highlighted with reddish veins in cooler weather on this edible kale. Kale thrive in moderately rich, well drained soils in full sun. This cultivar is not only a delight to have on the dinner table but also a feast for the eyes in the garden. …
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… Sometimes fragrant, pale yellow flowers on short flowering stems are the featured attraction of this orchid native to lowland forests from Borneo up to Assam. The thickened leaves store water for use during the seasonal dry periods. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This tree can reach a height of 70 feet with a 15 foot spread. It is a good shade tree for the …
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… and successfully. Tom Tiddens, plant health care supervisor at the Garden, shares soil basics for home gardeners, how to do your own soil analysis, and how to interpret the results. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 10 (with accompanying adult) and up; adults only may also register. Plant …
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… then share and discuss images with helpful, encouraging critiques. A fully charged iPhone is required for this course. Dress for the weather. Expect moderate walking. Prerequisite: Basic iPhone …
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… New! For those familiar with the use of colored pencil on paper, here is the opportunity to work with the new popular … 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 …
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