… shows explore themes of social and emotional learning, community, and self-expression through the eyes of our furry, feathered, scaly, and shell-dwelling friends. The band has performed for thousands of children and families in schools, parks, libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions throughout … Award, and is available on Spotify and Apple Music. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs as the Garden has a limited supply available each evening. …
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… The mountain male fern, or dwarf male fern, is named for the Oreades or the mountain nymphs. This … of the talus slopes of the mountains of Europe and Western Asia, with a range from Norway to Spain, and east to Pakistan. Clearly this is a tough fern that is superbly adapted to its harsh environment and one that will perform well in typical garden environments. This fern grows to about 3 feet in height and 2 feet in width. …
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… ( Juniperus virginiana 'Royo') is a low-growing, spreading plant featuring silvery foliage in fall and winter accented with pale blue fruit. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils and provide room for it to spread. Bagworms can be problematic if it is planted in large masses, or under the illumination of night lights. …
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… Baltimore Oriole daylily has lovely velvety red blooms. The triangular to star shaped flowers are large, measuring 6” in diameter. It blooms in mid to late season. It is attractive to butterflies but not attractive …
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… Butterfly milkweed grows to about 2 feet in height with an upright habit. It is smaller in stature than common milkweed, with small narrow … garden or a more naturalized setting. 'Hello Yellow' has flowers in round clusters borne at the tips of the stems, heralding the arrival of summer. Once the blooms have gone, ornamental …
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… The dark purple foliage of the copper beech makes a strong statement in the landscape due to its imposing size and unusual foliage color. The leaves emerge almost …
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… at North Dakota State University for its birch borer resistance and unusual columnar habit. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is … susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch trees can be challenging to cultivate in the Chicago region. The genus Betula includes an indeterminate number of species of the …
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… and pest resistance, heat tolerance, attractive whitish exfoliating bark and glossy foliage. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is … susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch trees can be challenging to cultivate in the Chicago region. The genus Betula includes an indeterminate number of species of the birch …
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… Narcissus ‘Mint Julep’ is in Division 3. The petals are greenish yellow while the corona is yellow with a touch of green at … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… white flowers are followed by spectacular light greenish-yellow inflated pods surrounding the seeds on this nonhardy perennial from South Africa. At maturity, the pods are blown about by the wind and, after a period of time, begin to disintegrate, releasing the seeds. Plant this perennial (after soils have warmed in early summer) in full sun and average soil, and avoid pesticides to protect the Monarch …
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