… EVERLEAF™ Emerald Towers Basil A new selection of basil for gardens with limited space, this cultivar grows upright throughout the summer with a much-delayed flowering cycle that translates into more Genovese-flavored basil leaves to enjoy in the kitchen. Strong, sturdy plants up to 3 feet in height don't need staking when grown in moderately fertile, well-drained soils in …
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… New! Experience the Garden at dusk and discover what comes to life when the light softenss, the color deepens, and the natural world begins its transition … and scents of the garden at this sunset hour. A classroom lecture is followed by a walk to immerse yourself in the evening garden. Dress for the weather. Nina Kozial, horticulturist and writer Design Studio, Regenstein Center …
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… Dream Clouds Sea Thrift DREAMERIA® Dream Clouds Sea Thrift is a tough perennial that was bred to extend the bloom season from spring to late fall into all season long. It has a white ball of a flower that stands like a lollipop over a fine textured mat of foliage. Makes for a wonderful low maintenance ground cover or an accent in containers. Archived Copy: This …
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… mid-western native, winter-blooming, deciduous shrub with a rounded habit. It typically grows to 10' tall with a somewhat larger spread. It is noted for its extremely early (January-March) bloom of fragrant, yellow flowers, purplish new growth, … medium green summer foliage and yellow fall color. The bloom period is fairly long - up to 4 weeks. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… Pure white chalice shaped flowers appear from mid-summer to the first hard frosts on this large, vase shaped, deciduous hardy hibiscus. Pruning for size and shape should be done in mid-winter to avoid impacting flower production the following summer. This is a large shrub and should be …
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… dye. In this hands-on workshop series, you will learn the process of preparing textiles for natural dyeing and use a variety of direct applications of dye to cotton, silk, and thread. In later classes, try your hand at a variety of embroidery stitches to embellish your fabric samples even more. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. …
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… New! Have you always wanted to enhance your experience of the Chicago Botanic Garden with drawing and painting? Enjoy the beauty of the Garden as you use watercolor and ink pen to sketch on-site. You will find that you observe the details of nature more keenly while expressing it on paper. All levels welcome. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Judith Joseph, artist & instructor Fruit & …
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… New! Have you always wanted to enhance your experience of the Chicago Botanic Garden with drawing and painting? Enjoy the beauty of the Garden as you use watercolor and ink pen to sketch on-site. You will find that you observe the details of nature more keenly while expressing it on paper. All levels welcome. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Judith Joseph, artist & instructor Fruit & …
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… Pink buds open to incredibly full and fragrant pale pink flowers in spring. Centennial Blush™ is a prolific … Its attractive green leaves grow on an interesting branching structure, and they turn yellow to bronze in autumn. It can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree, perfectly suited for small urban gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… Cupcake™ miniature rose ( Rosa 'Spicup') grows up to 18 inches high with full sun and moderate soil conditions. From mid-June through mid-October, … produces lightly fragrant, pale pink blooms. Plant this miniature rose in full sun and provide for space around the plants to encourage good air movement—an important aspect of disease prevention in roses. Archived Copy: …
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