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  • … Native Plant Garden Discover ideas for using native Illinois plants in your home landscape. The Native Plant Garden displays three … Layers of plants with sequential bloom times range from tall trees to tiny wildflowers. Look for shagbark hickory, American hop hornbeam, and swamp white oak. Companion understory shrubs … pollinator area showcases additional native plants that will encourage bees and butterflies to visit. In addition to forbs (an ecological term for herbaceous perennial plants that are not …
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  • … abundant white flowers and fruit that starts out pink and matures to blue; it is one of the latest viburnums to bloom. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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  • … The horse chestnut is native to the Balkans. This cultivar is known for its cut-leaves giving it a feathery look. It has white flowers in airy panicles that appear in the spring. Fall color is a medium yellow. It can reach a height of 26 with a spread of 20 feet. It can tolerate some shade and has medium soil and water …
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  • … in city farms and learning opportunities. I recalled seeing a group of young children during a visit and their actions made it clear that their imaginations were soaring in this magical space … installations have been featured nationally and internationally. She has been recognized for her public art career, as she intentionally uses public space to uplift and celebrate … installations have been featured nationally and internationally. She has been recognized for her public art career, as she intentionally uses public space to uplift and celebrate …
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  • … spent the past year collecting and preserving individual specimens from across the grounds for this site-specific installation. This artwork is dedicated to the Garden and its people, … need these spaces to appreciate all we still have.”   About the artist: Rebecca Louise Law is best known for her colossal installations created with natural materials, namely flora. Since 2003, Law has … need these spaces to appreciate all we still have.”   About the artist: Rebecca Louise Law is best known for her colossal installations created with natural materials, namely flora. Since …
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  • … eaten right out of the garden, as do these beautiful green stems. The Romans were responsible for taking wild asparagus and cultivating it into an edible form 2,000 years ago. Asparagus … or border of a vegetable garden. Plants can be male or female, with male plants bearing the best and most flavorful crops. New gardeners might want to choose crowns (or plants) of one of … Dig a trench 8 inches deep and long enough to accommodate a standard order of 12 to 25 crowns. Place one-year-old crowns in a trench 8 inches deep and 15 inches apart, fanning the roots in all …
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  • … Enjoy a morning walk exploring the trees at the Garden. Each month, we will visit a different section of the Garden and learn about the trees unique to that area. Dress for the weather.  Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator  Meet at Visitor Center …
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  • … Enjoy a morning walk exploring the trees at the Garden. Each month, we will visit a different section of the Garden and learn about the trees unique to that area. Dress for the weather.  Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator  Meet at Visitor Center …
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  • … Enjoy a morning walk exploring the trees at the Garden. Each month, we will visit a different section of the Garden and learn about the trees unique to that area. Dress for the weather.  Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator  Meet at Visitor Center …
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  • … Certification How to Apply for Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship Certification Eligibility Applicants must be in good … each year. Eligibility includes the applicant’s commitment to farm and study on a set schedule for nine months. For more information about the City Colleges of Chicago's requirements or costs, visit ccc.edu or contact The Arutro Velasquez Institute at (773) 838-1520.     The 2025 interest …
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