… This slow-growing tree usually will stay under 6 feet tall when grown indoors and thrives in a cool, well-lit room. The soil should be kept moist but the plant should not be left in standing water. In the winter, keep the plant in a cool room around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and make sure it …
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… Any tips? A. Buddleja does indeed attract many species of butterflies and is quite a sight in the garden when they are all hovering around the colorful panicles of flowers. It is an … soil and full sun. While the height can vary, it usually grows between 5 and 8 feet in the Chicago area. Some gardeners have luck overwintering butterfly bushes by mulching them heavily in winter; others let them die to the ground and start anew each spring. Because they flower on …
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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 … for social and emotional learning, giving feedback to students, and common challenges faced in youth programming. This two-session event will include an overview of our program structure …
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… Fackenthal began carillon studies with David Caldwell at the University of Rochester in 1984, and two years later became a Carillonneur Member of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA). Since then he has played numerous carillon recitals throughout North … of Chicago, where he plays various string and wind instruments. He holds a Bachelor's degree in biology/geology from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. in molecular biology from Indiana …
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… Joy Yu Hoffman was born in China. At the age of four, she began studying piano under her parents. Upon receiving her … Joy wanted to create her own style of music on the kong hou, or double strung Chinese harp. In 23 years, Joy has developed her own technique and style on the kong hou. She has released … three CDs, numerous compositions, and a double strung harp exercise book. She has taken part in harp conferences, festivals, and workshops with all her own compositions. She performed at the …
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… Large violet flowers feature a large white base in late September into early October. Plant in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so … up to the surface of the soil. Interplant corms with companion plants that begin growth late in the season to accommodate the luxuriant spring foliage and provide a backdrop for the flowers …
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… foliage -- creamy-white margins on green leaves that become pink margins on red-orange foliage in the fall. Its white flower bracts in late spring are followed by red fruit in summer. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home …
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… somewhat larger white flower bracts, fruit and leaves than the species. Abundant white flowers in late spring are followed by red fruit in summer and red-orange foliage in the fall. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home …
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… Gerolds spurge is a critically endangered plant in its native Madagascar where it only grows in a small area of coastal forest with sandy soils. However this plant is a popular commercial … be allowed to dry out between watering and mostly sunny conditions. This plant is not hardly in Chicago but can be overwintered successfully in a sunny spot. …
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… Perry D. Slocum. Waterlilies are rhizomatous aquatic plants with about 50 species occurring in the wild, mostly found in the tropics of the Northern Hemisphere. They are characterized by round notched leaves that … numerous petals produced at the end of a long lax stem floating just above the water surface. In the center of each flower is a cluster of showy stamens. Waterlilies have been cultivated …
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