… The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online photography class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! New! Photography and photo-based practices are … Digital SLR or mirrorless cameras are mandatory. Good knowledge of photo editing software is a plus. FPC fundamental course, fine art track or master track requirement option Lilit …
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… Q. Is it possible to grow a bay-leaf tree inside the house? A. Under the right circumstances, a bay … for bay seasoning. During the winter, a bright spot with a few hours of direct sunlight a day is best. Water very sparingly in winter and let the potting mix dry out before watering again. …
Type: Plant Info
… frost and, when picked, should have between 1 and 2 inches of stem attached. Since a gourd is 90 percent water, it is necessary for that water to evaporate through the stem. They can be washed in soapy water, …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. I had problems with grubs in my lawn this summer. Is there anything I can do this fall, or should I treat the lawn next summer? A. Chemical … tunnel deeper in the soil, putting them out of reach of most products. An alternative choice is to treat the damaged areas with imidachloprid in mid-July of next year. Always water the turf …
Type: Plant Info
… What’s the best remedy for controlling this pest? A. An advanced infestation of whitefly is very difficult to control. When bringing a new plant into your house in the future, inspect it … soap can help. Placing bright yellow sticky traps (either purchased or made at home) is a good method for catching the adult whiteflies. Some gardeners have had success by spraying …
Type: Plant Info
… Maidenhair fern is one of the most easily recognized ferns in moist woods in eastern and central North America. … into several fronds that curl into semi-circles. Each glossy, blade-shaped pinnule (leaflet) is about an inch long, notched and curled over on one side, protecting the spores beneath. They …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Serendipity Elephant's Ear is a tall plant with large, heart-shaped purplish-green leaves with very dark purple undersides. … border. It will grow to about six to eight feet tall and about 4 feet wide. 'Serendipity' is not hardy in Chicago and the plant can be overwintered indoors or the bulb can be lifted and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a small, upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in … an unusual specimen tree or shrub; its light green leaves turn yellow. Compact Amur maple is a small deciduous tree that grows 6-8 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide with light green leaves …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This cute little sea urchin is a cactus native to Catamarca province in northern Argentina. It starts as a flattened globe … with spines. This plant does not like to be touched! In its native habitat, this species is accustomed to long, hot, dry periods with occasional cloudbursts. It can take temperatures …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a small, upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well- drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well … unusual specimen tree or shrub; its light green leaves turn yellow and red in the fall. This is a small tree which can reach a mature height and spread of 20 feet. Its name, 'Ruby Slippers' …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
