… Aloe cooperi is a South African grassland aloe discovered by William Burchell in his early travels in South … rediscovered by Thomas Cooper, after whom it was named. Grass aloe occurs in moist habitats and dry rocky areas, mainly in Natal, Swaziland, and Mpumalanga. The plant grows singly or in small groups from offshoots at ground level. Plants …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A free virtual program celebrating the language of flowers. The Language of Flowers genre is at the intersection of botany, horticulture, natural history, art, poetry, and women’s studies. This 19th century popular literary trend, presented the world of botany through dictionaries of flowers and associated meanings, and floral poetry and prose, offering a sentimental view of natural …
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… When the sun begins to shine brighter in late April and the day temperatures reach into the 50s, Chicagoans become eager to reunite with their gardens. Unfortunately, April and most of May yield temperatures too cool for many of our favorite vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, but there still is hope. By the third to fourth week of April, we can begin to plant a salad garden. Most leaf …
Type: Plant Info
… The air is brisk, the sun is at a lower angle in the sky, and the autumnal fireworks have begun. Like spring, fall offers a splendid show of flowers and foliage, but with a twist. Sugar maple, oak, sassafras, magnolia, sweetgum, and redbud are …
Type: Plant Info
… Gardens are more than plants. Stone walls, flowing water, and crunching gravel paths can turn a collection of plants into a garden room. Benches, boulders, trellises, and flagstone patios further refine a garden, creating spaces where people and plants mix comfortably. An integral feature of successful garden rooms is lighting. Garden lighting is both a technical subject, concerned with volts, watts, conduits, …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: The Canada goose is often present on Garden lakes and lawns. …
Type: Birding
… This perennial needs partial shade to full shade and moist soil conditions. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Saturday June Band is a powerhouse four-piece group that blends decades of musical experience into a dynamic and electrifying sound. Featuring an unbeatable setlist with popular covers spanning decades as … vocals), a staple of the Chicago music scene for more than 40 years, the band delivers a rich and diverse performance inspired by rock, blues, and beyond. With three acclaimed solo albums to …
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… roses with a liquid 20-20-20 solution when flower buds are set. Monitor roses for insects and diseases. Check daily for black spot, especially in wet weather. Do not handle rosebushes if foliage is wet and infected. Wait until leaves have dried before removing them and spraying. Monitor roses for …
Type: Plant Info
… Billy Elton is a band that celebrates the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Led by Reid Spears on the piano and lead vocals, this eight-piece band takes you on a timeless journey through the catalogs of …
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