… attractive silvery-blue foliage has a lacy appearance when allowed to grow naturally. Useful for massing or as a ground cover. …
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… path protects young boxwoods in this highly-trafficked area. Prepare properly The right plant for your design goals should help reduce maintenance. Choose the right plant for your garden’s growing conditions and design goals. A plant that is well-adapted to your site … for some plants. Plant salt tolerant plants along busy roads; broad-leaved evergreens perform best when sited so that they are protected from the winter sun and wind. The later in the season …
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… know about taking pictures at Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It’s a great chance for photographers of all abilities to practice shooting after dark. And with a little time and … are not allowed at Lightscape. Instead, raise your ISO. Newer cameras have improved technology for low-light situations, and the old rules of thumb don’t always hold true. Pick a setting … will create beautiful light trails and unlock a new realm of possibility. Experimenting is the best way to learn. Start by moving your camera in a continuous path while pressing the shutter. …
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… A diverse display of rhyme, rhythm, and reason. Beer & wine and light fare will be available for purchase from 7–8 p.m. in Burnstein Hall; see the larger-then-life biospheres of Local Homes: Nature in Your Backyard and meet artist Vaughn Bell. Then get ready for the poetry slam. Learn more . Burnstein Hall …
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… Realize what to put in an herbal first-aid kit and why. Take home reference materials for long-term use. Register for this class and Exploring Flower Essences at once and save 10 percent. Please call (847) …
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… you can take anywhere! New! Photography and photo-based practices are powerful tools for self-reflection, growth, awareness, and connection with the world around us. You will be … guided photo assignments and written assignments to create your own body of work. Designed for intermediate to advanced photographers. Digital SLR or mirrorless cameras are mandatory. Good …
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… Q. For several summers now, I have noticed plenty of bumblebees in my garden but very few honeybees. … flying insect" in your yard, make sure it isn't a beneficial pollinator. A few to look for include mason bees, leafcutter bees, digger bees, sweat bees, plasterer bees and the very …
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… overly cool or dry rooms. They also will lose leaves and wilt in response to an extreme need for water. When choosing a plant, pick a healthy, full one with no discoloration on the foliage. … before transporting them outside or in your car. Indoors, poinsettias should have bright light for six hours a day, room temperatures of between 65 and 70 degrees and an even supply of …
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… a vigorous, deciduous, woody vine. Pruning should be done in the late winter or early spring. For mature plants, trumpet creeper tolerates heavy pruning to control its spread and maintain a … base. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
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… cold tolerance. Dark star delivers. It can reach 6 feet high, with leaves up to 5 feet wide. For added drama, the deep purple of the stem is continued in the purple veins of each leaf. While … in our climate here, it can tolerate temperatures down to about 15 degrees, which is unusual for a plant of tropical origin. Just give it full to part sun, even moisture, and plenty of room …
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