… Transylvanian sage is an upright perennial that can grow to 3 feet tall. A native of the Transylvanian Mountains in Romania, it produces square stiff … of lavender-blue flowers from June through September. Grow it with silver or white plants for a stunning effect in the perennial border. …
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… in moderately moist and fertile soils. Unfortunately, the lily-flowered tulips are not known for their ability to naturalize in Chicago-area gardens; protect it from rabbits and deer. …
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… Young children love to get their hands dirty. Spend three days of gardening fun, practicing activities for young children, both inside and out. This workshop features easy-to-grow plants that stimulate the senses as well as simple investigations and activities to teach …
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… teeth along their edges that form rosettes. These rosettes slowly spread over time to create a small mound. This species of aloe is grown primarily for its small size and ornamental foliage; however, in mid-winter, it produces flowering spikes up to 6 inches in height that feature orange flowers shading to yellow and green toward the tips. …
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… annual. Plant this cosmos in full sun and water sparingly once established. Deadhead flowers to promote continuous flowering and allow the last blooms of the season to set and disperse seed to provide seedlings for the following year. This plant doesn't perform well if crowded or fertilized/watered too …
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… blooms in spring and early summer with yellow flowers that face upward. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is native to central and southern Europe in alpine meadows and is hardy to -30 degrees F. In traditional Austrian medicine the roots have been used as a tea for the treatment of rheumatism, gout, infections, and fever. …
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… Leopard’s bane is a perennial which originated in and has been growing in gardens for hundreds of years. ‘Little Leo’ grows 9- to 12-inches tall and produces semi-double yellow daisylike flowers from March through June and 6-to 8-inch long heart-shaped leaves. They are easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and …
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… Thoughtful processes are key steps in learning to identify, then capture, an impressive and artistic image as an intermediate photographer. Use lead lines, selective manual focus, and appropriate aperture settings to enhance your photos. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or the consent of the instructor. …
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… are a favorite of bees. Plant the yellow coneflower in full sun, and water it just enough to establish a deep root system. Allow seeds to ripen and disperse naturally to provide for future generations in your garden. …
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… red, the cultivars vary greatly in flower color. Not hardy, these seasonal beauties are forced to provide masses of flowers for up to three weeks during the dark days of winter. Bright, but not direct, light with cool …
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