… This cultivar is a conical evergreen conifer that can reach a height of 15’ and a width of 8’. It will tolerate a wide range of soil types as long as periodic deep watering is provided. It prefers full sun and partial shade. The scale-like foliage is mildly fragrant and stays green in the winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
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… is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a maximum height of 2 feet. It requires full sun and medium moisture conditions. In late May through June, it produces showy blue-purple flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant is resistant to deer and can be used in a mixed border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… What pulls gardeners out of their feather beds and into their flower beds bright and early? These pajama-clad trekkers are seeking the bliss that only comes with the sighting of … new blue blossoms, there is joy in the garden. When fuzzy poppy pods surrender to a caress, and juicy grape tomatoes virtually fly into the mouth, horticultural nirvana is near. Annuals …
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… to know more about structuring a youth development program centered on sustainable agriculture and food systems during the summer or school year? Please join the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm … staff for our annual facilitator training. We will discuss incorporating standards for social and emotional learning, giving feedback to students, and common challenges faced in youth programming. This event will include an overview of our …
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… Nick Dorian is an urban ecologist and conservation biologist who aims to understand how animals and plants make a living in the context of rapid Anthropogenic change. Nick’s research has three … processes underpinning ecological patterns, animal movement in heterogeneous landscapes, and the role of urban gardens in biodiversity conservation. Nick mainly studies wild bees—a group …
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… infused with the soulful energy of Chicago. Their sound is a dynamic celebration of cultural and musical fusion, creating an unforgettable experience that connects with audiences of all backgrounds. With original arrangements of iconic Top 40 hits like "Careless Whisper" and "Superstition," Latin Swing Factor breathes new life into familiar favorites. They seamlessly … these contemporary classics with traditional covers from salsa legends such as El Gran Combo and Frankie Ruiz, offering a repertoire that’s as diverse as it is captivating. Whether you're a …
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… miniature (1 foot by 1 foot) hosta featuring lance shaped, twisting leaves with creamy centers and green margins. It is the result of a cross between H. 'Neat Splash' and H. gracillima . In June, it blooms with pale lavender flowers on 15-inch scapes. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowering plants in the Crassulaceae family. Normally cultivated as ornamental houseplants and rock or succulent garden plants, kalanchoes are popular because of their ease of propagation, low water requirements, and wide variety of colors. They can grow to 2 feet in height and width with blossoms that are typically borne above the leaves in large, upright clusters of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… inches across. The coloring itself is equally special...a warm pink on the upward facing side, and a soft yellow on the reverse. Better yet, it's very healthy and floriferous by nature. This rose comes from David Austin, the English breeder dedicated to combining the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat bloom, hardiness, and disease resistance of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
