… Sweetly scented dark blue flowers on dark colored stems arise on 5 to 15 flowering stems per bulb on this multi-flowering hyacinth. Reminiscent of old Roman style … typical Dutch hyacinths. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile well-drained soils and allow to dry thoroughly during dormancy for the best return flowering. Locations near windows, doors, or paths will allow the sweet …
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… by having larger lavender-lilac flowers on shorter flowering stems. The plants reach close to 3 feet in height by the end of the growing season in Chicago-area gardens. Their honey-like fragrance is a powerful attractant for pollinating insects and hummingbirds. Plant this perennial in full sun. In USDA Zones 7 to 10, gardeners should deadhead the flowers to prevent seedlings from establishing in natural …
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… scalloped edges make a dramatic statement in the annual border and containers from summer up to the first killing frost of winter. Plant 'Dark Star' in a location that receives full sun for most of the day to get the darkest color on the foliage. Keep this plant in well-drained soil, and water it …
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… Magic Carousel® miniature shrub rose ( Rosa 'Moorcar') produces masses of cream- to yellow-centered flowers edged in an eye-popping fuchsia pink. Colder temperatures enhance some … perfume of this rose and its show-stopping display. This tiny, prolific bloomer is also known for having bright, glossy, disease-resistant foliage. First released to commerce in 1972, Magic Carousel® rose, with its smaller size and continual production of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… climbing rose that can grow 8-10 feet tall. It features fragrant, blush pink, double flowers to 3 inches across from late spring to frost and abundant red hips in autumn. The foliage is a glossy dark green. 'New Dawn' is … many roses including black spot, rust, powdery mildew, and rose rosette. Let the canes grow for the first two years before pruning and protect the crowns in winter. …
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… New! Light, shadows, and motion all come together in the Waterfall Garden. Discover how to combine these elements into intriguing images of moving water. Begin with classroom instruction and then go out into the Garden to practice these concepts. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A tripod and polarizing filter are recommended but not required. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=3 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional …
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… New! Piet Oudolf, the world-famous Dutch plantsman, known for Chicago’s Lurie Garden and New York’s Battery Park and High Line, also photographs his own work in a signature, ethereal style. Learn how to create this gossamer, dreamy look in your photos using any wide- to moderate-focal length lens. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Tripods strongly …
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… New! Paint and plant in this summer crafting workshop. Learn helpful plant care tips to keep your succulents surviving for years to come while enjoying a meditative painting experience. Customize your planters using paint pens …
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… prose, offering a sentimental view of natural history. A properly arranged bouquet was said to convey a “secret message” for the recipient. The “social media” of its day, this Victorian fad, led to many editions of works published, with multiple titles by successful authors. About: The …
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… think it’s a lovely sight when a tiny blade of a baby Joshua tree nudges up from the soil—but, to be honest, we’re a little proprietary about it. As Chicago Botanic Garden interns, we plant … seedlings in the wild and help them flourish. Based in Boulder City, Nevada, we’re working to save Joshua trees, one plant at a time. Through the Garden’s Conservation and Land Management … and whether there are signs of insect and rodent damage. The work comes at a critical time for Joshua trees, iconic plants of the Southwest. Joshua trees provide habitat and food for a …
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