… that is quite shiny and is distinguished by a leafy ridge running along the midrib. Growing to 6' tall or more with a spread equal or greater than its height, shining sumac forms dense thickets. It is a large shrub for mass planting in open space; it spreads aggressively by underground stems. The greenish-white flowers are produced in late July to August and provide pollen for native bees. Fall color is crimson red. This shrub is a …
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… form of English oak introduced by Schmidt & Son nursery in Oregon. This cultivar was selected for mildew resistance; it is a cross between the English oak and our native white oak. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long lived, hard wood trees that produce fruit we all know as …
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… the underleaf. The white flowers ion spring are typical of this family. It's relatively small for a stromanthe at just 18 inches by 12 inches, and it takes three years to reach that size. As a native of the Brazilian rain forest, it needs heat and humidity, and it thrives in shade or part shade. All this has combined to make it popular as a houseplant and in containers, since it's not likely to survive in the …
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… at three feet tall and wide, its branches are lined with pink flowers from late spring to mid summer. The foliage offers its own dark drama...deep green leaves edged in purple. The … <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special …
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… spring show is particularly striking. Its young leaves still have a strong burgundy tinge to compliment the masses of bright pink spring flowers. By mid summer the leaves become deep … </p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special …
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… This vining succulent to 4' at maturity produces pendulant dark purple grayish green flowers that complement the dark … purple black leaves. Plant in full sun, dry soils and provide a companion plant or structure for this species to clamber over. …
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… New! Join us for a plein air botanical drawing class set amid the vibrant colors of the autumn garden. Explore both individual plant studies and broader landscape scenes as you learn techniques for creating texture, capturing fall color, and effective composition. You will receive … Class sessions will be held primarily in the Garden unless there is inclement weather. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. The School’s CEUs=18 ART elective Kimberly …
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… 835-8333 Exclusive Travel Opportunity: The Gardens of Rome and Florence Join an exclusive tour to some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe with Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president … Botanic Garden. The tours (and all entry fees) of 11 gardens are included in a ten-day trip to Rome and Florence, from September 15 to 25, 2015, customized for Chicago Botanic Garden members in collaboration with Insight Vacations and Frosch Travel. …
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… Are you interested in learning more about how to work with youth in an urban agriculture or school garden setting? Would you like to know more about structuring a youth development program centered on sustainable agriculture … systems during the summer or school year? Please join the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm staff for a day of focused learning. We will discuss incorporating standards for social and emotional …
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… Newry's Blue was bred around 1900 in Ireland, and it's a favorite among gardeners to this day for its remarkably deep blue flowers and dense spires. At 4 to 5 feet tall, it's a regal presence at the back or the border, so if you've had difficulty …
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