… and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… yellow crests on the falls. The flowers stand only 6” high but they are 3” wide, which is huge for such a low growing plant. Iris cristata is found in floodplains from Maryland to Oklahoma. It thrives in shade and spreads rapidly and is resistant to deer and rabbits. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Small, deep blue flowers on tall thin spikes come into bloom from mid-summer up to the first hard frost. Finely dissected leaves are fern-like in appearance and tolerate humid … than other species of lavender. When leaves are bruised or crushed, the fragrance is closer to oregano than the traditional lavender. This plant is unfortunately not hardy in Chicago-area gardens unless grown in a container and brought indoors for the winter. Full sun, well-drained soils, and good air movement are all key to success. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Silver Shield is version of the Australian native silver spurflower which is prized for its attractive silvery foliage. Silver Shield grows to about two to three feet tall and wide and prefers part shade and well-drained soils. Small white flowers …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tender (USDA Zone 7) evergreen, spineless prickly pear cactus can grow up to 4 feet high with full sun and low moisture conditions. From late spring to early summer it produces attractive yellow blooms that mature to reddish- purple fruit known for their watermelon flavor. One of many spineless prickly pear cactus bred and released by …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Marchioness' is an American hybrid tree peony developed by A. P. Saunders. It grows to a height of 4 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. The outer petals are a light peach and rosy … peonies are actually small stiff-branched shrubs. They should not be cut back or pruned except for dead twigs. It blooms in May and June. It is also resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Enhance your love for watercolor through natural paintings. Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make expressive marks, mix colors, and apply water mindfully to achieve the sparkling, …
Type: Item Detail
… New! Got more end-of-season zucchini and squash than you know what to do with? Tired of making zucchini bread and stir fry? Tap into the varied world of zucchini and squash for new recipes to make the most of your harvest. Learn to prepare stuffed zucchini, summer squash in spiced …
Type: Item Detail
… history of ICM and ME, Photoshop techniques, equipment, and demonstrations of camera movements to achieve different effects. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Access to Adobe Photoshop required. Dress for the weather. Nick Sinnott, Chicago Photography Classes Design Studio, Regenstein Center …
Type: Item Detail
… Description: Look for the shaggy-black head and narrow-toothed bill of this medium-sized duck as it dives on the …
Type: Birding
