… Q. I am tempted by the gorgeous azaleas available now in florist shops. Is it possible for me to plant them in my garden in spring? A. Although all azaleas are members of the … let that deter you! A fully budded indoor azalea plant will provide nonstop blooming color for six to eight weeks this winter. After May 15 (the average last frost date in Chicago), take your azalea plant outside for the summer and place the pot in a partially shaded location in your garden. Before an autumn …
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… Phalaenopsis A Phalaenopsis , or moth orchid, is called the “gateway orchid” for beginning collectors: it requires very little care, and yields great rewards with blooms that … But how do you ensure early success? Our first video details step-by-step instructions for repotting a Phalaeanopsis orchid. Paphiopedilum A Paphiopedilum , or lady slipper orchid, is … when your plant has finished blooming. Our second video details step-by-step instructions for repotting a Paphiopedilum orchid, which has different watering and culture needs from a …
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… Mountains from Virginia to New Hampshire, and in Quebec. A balled-and-burlapped tree used for a holiday display can be transplanted to a home garden if it hasn't been indoors in warm, dry air for too long. It requires good, loose soil. It will not thrive for too long in areas with hot, dry summers. …
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… <p>'Eyecatcher' may be small for a <Weigela</em> but it is indeed an eyecatcher...and not just when it's in bloom. After the … up to you. <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, ad so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them good …
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… In this workshop, we will create a centerpiece garland for your holiday table from fresh evergreens, berries, and floral and seasonal elements. Your garland can be up to 4 feet long and Field & Florist will demonstrate several ideas for styling your holiday table using candles in a variety of sizes. The garland can also be used …
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… Local animals provide fun and engaging subjects for students to investigate NGSS life-science concepts at home or in the schoolyard. Watch … an experiment to learn about plant-animal relationships. Learn which local animals serve well for cruelty-free experiments, investigations, and even engineering challenges. ISBE PD Hours: 6; …
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… are stone-like garden containers you can make at home from common materials. They are great for shallow-rooted hardy perennials, dwarf alpines, herbs or annuals. Examples of these versatile … Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden . Download step-by-step instructions for building your own trough …
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… fees apply). Register now Join Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director, for a visual presentation of the Garden’s development during the past 40 years, showing … some of the people who were instrumental in making it happen. Kris has been with the Garden for more than 35 years, and he will share his memories of its past. …
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… Join us for a morning of jazz, swing, Dixieland, and more… with the Music Institute of Chicago Adult Jazz Combo. The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC), a community music school for all ages and abilities, with over 1,500 students across locations in Chicago, Downers Grove, …
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… bears umbels of star-shaped, delicate pale yellow flowers. “I have easily grown this plant for several years in our native alkaline soils. It provides a great bridge from the spring garden … herbaceous plants. “If you want to expand the bulbs you grow, I highly recommend this one for early summer.” Garden visitors will find pretty face in the Bulb Garden. …
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