… As mountain natives in Brazil, these bromeliad plants are remarkably tough and well adapted to their environment. Over time they accumulate moss and plant debris around their root systems, creating a nurturing microclimate that allows them to put forth flower stalks that can reach over 10' tall. They can stay in bloom for 5 months. However, tough as it is, it can't take our Chicago winters. To grow it here put it …
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… The chameleon tulip is aptly named for the color of the petals change dramatically as the flowers develop. Young flowers feature pale yellow petals with a broad white edge that evolve to yellow flowers with raspberry-pink edges, while at maturity, the flowers are deep salmon … Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil. This cultivar is not known for its ability to become a perennial in Chicago-area gardens. Like all other tulips, it needs to be protected …
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… supervision). The class involves working with open flames over 2,000°F, requires standing for up to 30 minutes, and basic finger dexterity. This is a fast-paced, single-attempt experience - embrace imperfections and have fun. Arrive 25 minutes early to allow time for entry, parking, and walking to the site. A waiver will be provided onsite. …
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… Take your iPhone photography to the next level with a deeper focus on strong visual composition and professional-style … Botanic Garden. Learn practical post-processing techniques used by professional photographers to enhance color, contrast, and detail to make your images truly stand out. Each week, you will … 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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… with a green throat in early mid season. The flowers measure 5 inches across and remain open for 16 hours or more. They are delightfully fragrant. Although each flower lasts only one day, … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. 'Omomuki' has been awarded Honorable Mention by …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the foliage, which is only 16 inches tall. Pink Lavender Appeal is an unusually large flower for such short foliage. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… having a large plant habit that is upright and spreading; very vigorous growth; semi-double to double flowers typically borne in clusters of 5 or more; orange flower buds that open to apricot colored blooms; prolific bloom in mid to late spring and sporadic recurrent flowering in summer. Can be used for garden, hedge, landscape, pillar, shrub or specimen. Very hardy. very vigorous. can be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This broadleaf evergreen selection grows 3' to 5' in height. New growth that appears in spring is yellow before it fades to a dark, shiny green. Plant pieris in a shrub border or use it as a foundation plant. Tiny … above the leaves in 4" to 6" racemes in March and April. If spring is cool, they will last for a few weeks. If you amend your soil with peat and provide winter protection, you too can grow …
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… Aurora Koreanspice viburnum is a cultivar of V. carlesii noted for its red buds, which turn deep pink and open to very fragrant white flowers. The fall foliage color is a dull wine red. Viburnum is a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that is well-suited to the home landscape due to its range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… day this past May that 15 veterans from the Thresholds Veterans Project began a journey to be well in the Buehler Enabling Garden. Inspirations: “Keep Going” planter, with a side of … the season. I witnessed veterans—some participating in in-patient psychology programs—get a pass from the hospital to come to the Garden and learn to rake a dry garden in the … so did the veterans, each of them growing stronger and more healthy in their special way, each of them changing and striving to be well. Our group started to call the Enabling Garden …
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