… Patrick Blanc of France in a discussion about his amazing living vertical gardens. Renowned for having injected biodiversity back into built-up areas, Mr. Blanc has installed vertical … Consulate in Chicago and the Chicago Architectural Foundation. www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com …
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… them from falling over in wind. Guard against overexposure to afternoon sun. Carefully monitor for insects during their time spent in the garden. Overwintered tender annuals or tropicals …
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… rodents from digging. Cut to the ground all remaining dried perennial material not intended for winter interest. Add to your compost pile. …
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… the history of science, and in particular the early history of evolutionary thought. Join us for an interesting and beautifully illustrated talk on the Darwins and the many other scientists, …
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… and subdued greens of leaves, and the deep, subtle colors in shadows. You will make charts for permanent reference and then apply this knowledge as you paint flowers and leaves from live …
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… but may take a few years to become established. The leaves of Acanthus were the inspiration for the decorative designs on Corinthian columns popular in Renaissance architecture. …
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… This is a sterile interspecific hybrid, so its flowers will bloom for a long time. By contrast, one of its parents, Allium macleanii var. elatum , is so fertile …
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… cousins. The plant's sap is used internally as a laxative and externally as a treatment for skin ailments, similar in use to Aloe vera . All members of this genus are protected by the …
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… sap that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. It's deer resistant and a host for a number of species of beneficial insects. Beneficial insects are those that are important to …
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… “Ananas” is the name used for pineapple in most languages. It may look like a giant pine cone to English-speakers, but the …
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