… or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech … regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, … oaks, beech trees are long-lived and slow growing hardwood trees. The fruit produced annually is commonly called a beech nut and is beloved by wildlife. Beech trees are majestic shade trees …
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… garden. With leaves long gone from deciduous trees and perennials sticklike and bare, December is a good month to assess your yard/garden hardscape. Pyramidal or cone-shaped conifers are … yard from looking empty and brown? Conifers are commonly called evergreens, and "ever green" is just one of the benefits they bring to midwestern yards: many, many conifers are reliably … things first for your yard Think about the conditions that most conifers prefer. Full sun is the rule for all but hemlocks, some yews, and some arborvitae. Slightly acidic soil is key. At …
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… hate, focusing on the top ten weeds most commonly found in gardens in the Chicago area. What is a weed? Essentially, it’s a plant that’s growing where you don’t want it to be. Weeds are … arrow-shaped leaf and search for the first tendrils at ground level while weeding. If the weed is already established, pull and clip the plant repeatedly to exhaust its roots. Our plant … stake. #2: Buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica North Shore residents know buckthorn well. It is the shrubby tree that pops up in a hedge or wooded area, then chokes out every other plant, …
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… that began in Great Britain in 2019 and has spread to North America and beyond. The goal is to leave the “weeds”—clover, dandelions, violets—even creeping Charlie (gasp!) so that bees … clean, deep green, and weed-free (think of meticulously manicured golf course turf)—well, it is. If you can live with taller turf and some “weedy wildflowers” until the end of the month, pollinators will buzz to the buffet. But, if your lawn is spotlessly weed-free and treated with chemicals, “No Mow May” is, well, pointless. Weeds By …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the largest public gardens in the world, with more than 2.5 million plants on 385 … may not realize that nearly one-quarter of the Garden's acreage — 81 acres, to be exact — is water. In fact, most of the 27 gardens are located on one of nine islands. Even a portion of … a counterpoint to the exotic color and fragrance of the exuberant Crescent. This is a favorite site to spot the Garden’s gregarious resident ducks, trumpeter swans, and great blue herons, as …
Type: Walks
… like cheese, according to Lisa Hilgenberg, the vegetable garden's horticulturist. Their flesh is thick, dense, meaty and mildly sweet, begging to be roasted. This is just one variety in the bewildering tumble of what we call pumpkins . The very name "pumpkin" … ( Cucurbita maxima ‘Jarrahdale’ ) heirloom tomato American pie pumpkins (of which Illinois is the number one producer) Fancy pumpkins Like Musquee de Provence, American pie pumpkins (of …
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… Keynote speaker Rowen White is the director and founder of Sierra Seeds, a member of the Mohawk community of the Akwesasne, … land. Discover how you can also connect with the seed legacy of your own ancestry. Lecture is free; regular parking fees apply; preregistration required. Alsdorf Auditorium …
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… .25-ounce vials of custom natural perfume to take home. No preliminary perfuming experience is necessary. Class size is limited to eight. Jessica Hannah, natural perfumer and interdisciplinary artist, J. Hannah Co. …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online photography class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! Build your skills in Lightroom and make images … versions of Lightroom Classic (not the Lightroom cloud version) and Photoshop installed is required. Prerequisite: previous classes or similar experience in Lightroom and Photoshop. The …
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… Q: My red-twig dogwood stems don't seem to be as bright red as they used to be. What is the problem? A. As red-twig dogwood stems age, they turn dark in color. The best way to maintain your plant's health and maximize its color is to prune it using a technique known as "renewal pruning." Before the plant breaks dormancy in …
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