… Blue Cadet is a medium hosta that forms a dense mound of heart shaped blue green leaves. It is a reliable, vigorous grower. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… Aromatic aster 'Raydon’s Favorite' is a mounded perennial that reaches a maximum size of 3 three feet. From mid-September to October, it produces showy violet blue flowers that attract birds and butterflies. One of the last species of aster to bloom, it is called aromatic aster because of the sticky, scented glands on the small, narrow …
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… true native plants do not always provide that, but nativars do. We will define what a nativar is and how to utilize them in your garden to create a more resource-low garden. Then we will look at examples and discuss how to use both …
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… Your body is designed to heal itself, but stress constantly interferes with this gift. Practicing simple … exercises regularly can optimize your energy no matter what challenges you face. Learn how to reduce the effects of stress, increase resilience, and feel calmer under pressure. Develop tools to protect yourself from people who weaken you emotionally. Eden Energy Medicine’s “five-minute …
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… This is a cultivar of the English hybrid of Buddleja alternifolia and Buddleja crispa raised by Mr. A. V. Pike at Hever Garden, Kent. It grows to a maximum height of about seven feet. The leaves are unique in that the terminal leaves are similar to those of B. alternifolia while the leaves along the lower section of the branch are similar to …
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… Deep violet to lavender flowers in the most fantastic, out-of-this-world shape are produced throughout the … or during the summer when used outdoors in Chicago-area landscapes. Sprawling and climbing to about 5 feet in height, this cultivar is small enough to grow in a container. In the tropics, the leaves of passion flowers are the …
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… city scenes of Chicago. We will visit Chinatown, Millennium Park/Lurie Garden, and Navy Pier to capture the sights of the city. Explore new camera settings while learning to integrate landscape and hardscape photography. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. Students will need to purchase …
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… pruning, it can look unkempt. Four-petaled flowers are borne on pyramidal panicles 6 inches to 8 inches long from mid July onward. They change from white to purplish-pink and finally turn to brown as the growing season progresses, persisting into … of white in late summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The panicles of Pinky Winky™ panicle hydrangea ( Hydrangea paniculata 'Dvppinky') grow up to 16 inches long, bearing large, white florets from midsummer up to frost. As the temperatures cool in fall, the lower (older) florets turn pink, creating a … success with this cultivar. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Botanic Garden with a tour of the bonsai collection. Stop at the Rose Terrace Bar on the way to the Bonsai Courtyard to purchase a beverage if you wish. Then proceed to the courtyard to hear stories of the trees' origins, and learn about styles, bonsai containers, and display principles. This is a tour, not a workshop, and no tools or trees are required. Dress for the weather. Chris …
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