… is a highly rewarding and fun activity as you plant your seeds and then watch them come to life. Learn how to set up a simple indoor system for producing high-quality seedlings year-round. This class will cover all the basics, including …
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… inches across on uniform, bushy 1-foot plants. Zinnias are annuals in the aster family native to Mexico. Easy to grow with vivid flowers, they are a good choice for introducing youngsters to growing plants by seed. They can be sown directly into average soil …
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… native shrub produces masses of terminal and auxilliary flower clusters from mid-summer up to frost in the Chicago region. Plant this shrub in full sun and provide room for it to grow up to 6 foot tall. It does well in average soil; it is sometimes prone to aphids. This …
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… the Chicago Horticultural Society, and especially during his tenure on the Board from 1970 to 1979, Merlin helped guide the strategic direction of the Garden, supporting its mission of plant conservation, education, and public engagement. His leadership contributed to the Garden’s growth as a center for horticultural excellence, research, and community outreach. Merlin’s administrative and legal … the Chicago Horticultural Society, and especially during his tenure on the Board from 1970 to 1979, Merlin helped guide the strategic direction of the Garden, supporting its mission of …
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… Learn to grow organic salad greens at home, whether you have garden space or not. Professional gardener Bill Shores, who has grown specialty greens for more than a decade and currently manages Chef Rick Bayless’s market garden, will treat participants to a visual feast of microgreens. Then he will demonstrate how to plant the seeds in growing …
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… Larger than normal spikes (for a sage) of rich blue flowers are surrounded by furry, dark purple calyces on this late summer to early winter bloomer. The plant can grow up to 8 feet if not cut back hard earlier in the growing season. Not hardy in this area; plant in …
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… ‘Mohonk Red’ is a rounded shrub that grows to a height of about 10’. It is noted for producing lots of flowers. Leaves are initially light green then dark green changing to yellow in the fall. The flowers are slightly curled and crimped pale red petals fading to a …
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… Learn to identify more than 50 large deciduous trees, gain a greater understanding of the many … and the landscape, and discover the wonders they offer year-round. Develop your ability to identify trees using their buds, bark, and habit, in addition to leaf shape and other characteristics. Dress for the weather. Prerequisite: Botany 1 OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2. GDC requirement Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., …
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… 'Golden Baby' is more compact, growing to only 2' in height. Plant Golden Baby goldenrod in a sunny part of the perennial border. … tiny flowers enhance the garden through the end of August. Many of our native goldenrods grow to 4' to 5' in height. Fine small goldenrod for late-summer and autumn color Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… Japanese hydrangea vine is a woody root climber that can attach itself by aerial roots to a hearty oak, grow up to 40 feet, and live and bloom for years. In midsummer, it bears small, creamy white, slightly fragrant, flattened flowers with …
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