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  • … yellow. The arrowwood viburnum is one of the hardiest and easiest to grow of all viburnums for the garden. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant … 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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  • For most gardeners, the top vegetable is the tomato. As they plant in late May, visions of red, … and practically black. Along with those colors come a range of flavors. There's a tomato for every taste. Indeterminate varieties, especially older heirlooms, provide a spectacular range … Because they tend to be smaller and bushy and need less staking, they are a good choice for smaller gardens and containers, according to Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist at the Garden's …
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  • … jonquil, narcissus, paperwhite—but all are members of the genus Narcissus—the botanical name for all daffodils. Some people refer to any yellow daffodil as a jonquil. However, jonquil … Daffodil sap is toxic to other flowers placed in a vase, so before combining them with tulips, for example, place the daffodils stems in cool water for a few hours to let the sap run free. Provide fresh water and add stems of other flowers. …
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  • … 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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  • … of Sierra Seeds, a member of the Mohawk community of the Akwesasne, and a passionate activist for seed and food sovereignty. Hear powerful and inspiring stories of the rematriation of …
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  • … of the hands-on family session. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 (with accompanying adult) and up. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center …
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  • … present in live fish and, as such, is used as an all-purpose, low-dosage fertilizer for most types of plants. It is usually found in a 4-1-1 or 5-1-1 ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … to take back to the classroom using inexpensive, easy-to-get materials. We’ll provide tips for guiding students to design and test their own systems, as we address ecosystem interactions, …
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  • … New! Watercolor is a luminous medium perfect for capturing foliage and flowers. Learn how to mix colors such as the bright greens and …
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  • … touch in every performance. Their soulful arrangements and expressive interplay promise for a beautiful musical experience. …
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