… Giovanni Aloi & Jenny Kendler Through the Eye of the Unicorn Giovanni Aloi & Jenny Kendler—Chicago, IL Medium: Gravel and soil mound with plant species native to Bell Bowl Prairie, cedar fence, recycled polyester “silk” flags with silk-screened pigment, … Bell Bowl Prairie, an irreplaceable 8,000-year-old ecosystem, was substantially destroyed in the recent expansion of the Rockford Airport. In response, Giovanni Aloi and Jenny Kendler’s …
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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. Beautiful golden-yellow plumes comprised of many tiny flowers enhance the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Angel White lilac is a cultivar of the common lilac hybridized to be somewhat more tolerant of warmer climates (Zone 7-8) than the species. It bears abundant white blossoms later in the season than the common lilac but with the same haunting fragrance. Members of the genus …
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… 'Tubifolia' is a unique cultivar of Ginkgo whose small leaves are curled, some tightly enough to resemble small trumpets or tubes. The fall color is the traditional golden yellow on a broadly spreading small tree or large shrub that 'drops' all at once in Fall. Resistant to most insects, diseases, air pollution and restricted root runs, it is an …
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… Description: This migrant species may be spotted in trees. Look for rectangular groupings of small holes in the bark of trees to see where they have been drilling their sap wells. …
Type: Birding
… Discover the fascinating world of blue in photography, where color transcends the ordinary and becomes a powerful tool for storytelling. … blue, reviewing the works of iconic painters and photographers who have masterfully used blue to create mood, contrast, and meaning. Examine how this versatile hue is applied across different …
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… REGAL PRINCE® oak is a relatively recent introduction that is a cross between the English oak ( Q. robur ) and the swamp white oak ( Q. bicolor ) notable for its columnar … 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 … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
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… Dark purple flowers cover the horizontal carpet of dark green needle like foliage in mid- spring (typically May in Chicago). This is a great plant to use in a rock garden, the front of a border or as a permanent groundcover in sunny locations; …
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… Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes, close to the bridges, looking for insects. Look for their bottle-shaped mud nests near the bridges. …
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… The show celebrates the richness of fall mushrooms in Illinois. Exhibits 50 to 100 varieties of mushrooms foraged from area forests in the days …
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