… The shining or hedge cotoneaster is a northern Asia native notable for its lustrous foliage. It can tolerate a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. … pinkish white blooms that appear in mid-spring and attract bees. The foliage turns yellow to red in the fall. Berries ripen to black in the fall as well and remain on the shrub for most of winter. Members of the genus …
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… The foliage of Spaeth’s Purple Beech emerges as a metallic purple that matures to a green-purple and changes to a copper color in the fall. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or …
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… Combine children’s literature with recipes and kitchen experiments to foster wonder about the natural world. This class will feature storybooks where cooking is part of the plot, following recipes for different learners, using kitchen tools, the relationship between colorful foods and basic … some kitchen science, and age-appropriate recipes (both edible and not) that you can take back to your classroom. CPDUs: 6, Gateways: 6 Grade level: preK – 3 Classroom 9, Learning Center …
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… Allium senescens , also known as German garlic, is a tough perennial for the Chicago area with pink or lavender flowers from July through August. The long, strap-like … wide when grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Butterflies, moths, and bees are attracted to the flowers, while the sap from the bruised leaves and bulbs is reported to deter insects and moles. …
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… Butterfly milkweed grows to about 3 feet high with an upright or sprawling habit. It works well in a formal garden or a … ornamental seed pods appear, prolonging the visual impact of butterfly weed. It is native to our Illinois prairies and an outstanding sun-loving perennial for our gardens. …
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… by the American Dahlia Society. The long stems of the flowers make this cultivar ideal for cut flower production as well as a stunning addition to the annual flower displays. Plant either tubers or plants actively growing after the last average frost date in spring and stake to keep the plants upright in windy conditions. …
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… size. Stout flowering stalks are covered in clouds of smallish pink flowers, a dainty contrast to the bold textured leaves. Rhizomatous begonias prefer bright light, continuously moist soils, … high humidity. If provided these conditions, plus an annual rest period and a periodic trim to keep them in shape, they can grow happily for years. …
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… lilac-pink flowers beginning in the summertime and continuing until the first frost. It grows to a height of no more than 2 feet with full sun and well-drained soil. Like other butterfly bushes, it is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds that are attracted to its fragrance. Also like other butterfly bushes, it should be pruned back in the spring so …
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… 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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… 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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