… are clump-forming perennials in the Saxifrage family, which contains a lot of species noted for growing in rocky crevices in mountains or along streams. This species produces large, round, … stems. The plants can take dry semi-shady conditions after becoming established. Native to the Himalayas, they are more winter hardy than the more common species of Bergenia . …
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… Capsicum baccatum is the species name for aji or Peruvian hot peppers. The plants have a more shrubby habit than bell and sweet peppers … The plants should be started indoors because they have a long growing season before starting to produce. …
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… attractive foliage is palmate and resembles large maple leaves. It is similar in appearance to its American cousin queen-of-the-prairie ( Filipendula rubra ) but smaller in stature. Its new growth in spring is orange-ish in color. Moist soils in sunny locations are ideal for this species, which has been included in Filipendula glaberrima as a result of recent …
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… and early fall which are loved by pollinators and with its shorter stems the flower heads tend to remain upright and not flop over. This plant requires consistent soil moisture and prefers full sun. It is an excellent plant for a border and will naturalize freely. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the Chicago region they are pink. As the flowers age their color changes from light blue to mauve, creamy white and finally a pale pink (in acidic soils). The leaves are a yellowish green which provides for a nice contrast with the flowers regardless of whether they are grown in acidic or alkaline …
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… reveals pinkish colored young bark beneath. Some of the Canadian First Peoples used the wood for snowshoes. Adapted to acidic very moist soils. …
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… Painting in the Garden, students will gain inspiration and learn to translate the beauty surrounding them from their own perspective. This course will provide … students will learn and build upon their knowledge in drawing, composition, color, and value. For en plein air painting, the principles of color and light are approached differently, so as an artist you will learn how to effectively use them to make paintings come alive. Students from beginner to advanced are …
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… Q. I would like some advice on types of ivy to plant as ground cover. A. Two popular types of ivy are Virginia creeper ( Parthenocissus … ( P. tricuspidata ). Both these woody vines are vigorous growers that attach their rootlets to vertical surfaces. They perform well in Chicago soils, are winter-hardy and color up a rich red in the fall. For a more traditional ground cover ivy, consider a cultivar of English ivy ( Hedera helix ). …
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… Mr. Singer leads Chicago’s most energetic band that rocks for kids—at the zoo, at museums, at nightclubs (and dayclubs), and anywhere else that the preK crowd and early graders like to dance, laugh, and rock out! The songs are clever originals augmented by some fun punky … Appleberry—and dynamo drummer Marius Mustard. Each show has its own surprises from puppets to painting to special guests. Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies always cook and serve up delicious …
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… Here’s a fun Earth Day project to try at home. Have your kids outgrown their toddler rainboots? Don’t throw them away! Here is a fun project for the whole family. Materials A rainboot predrilled with three holes; small rocks, soil, … begonia plants, water bottles Approximate time needed: 30 – 40 minutes 1. Add some rocks to the rainboot to help prevent plant roots from getting too wet. 2. Next, add soil to the boot. …
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