… yourself. The North Branch Trail of the Forest Preserves of Cook County extends 20 miles north from Chicago, and a pathway through the Garden will lead walkers and bicyclists to the nearby Green Bay Trail. From the south end of the Garden, you will follow alongside the Garden’s McDonald Woods and then … see sedges, grasses, and flowering broadleaf plants like asters and goldenrod that were seeded from our collection. Head south and you’ll follow the path of the Skokie River, crossing Dundee …
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… with such luscious flavors as 'Buttercream' and 'Chocolate'. The centers of the flowers range from majestic dark seedheads filled with tasty sunflower seeds to centers completely concealed by … planted only by children or farmers or the unknowing cardinal who dropped his snack as he flew from the feeder. Hybridizers, recognizing the ornamental appeal of the sunflower, market it not …
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… at this time of year is seeing how plants play off each other; how color combinations shift from year to year; how much beauty is to be found in the subtle combinations as well as the more … through fall when its raspberrylike fruits turn bright red. The shapely leaves change from green to burgundy with purple and red overtones. Northern lights azalea ( Rhododendron … giving the appearance of a soft green tree wearing a burnished crown. This maple gets its name from its peeling, curling cinnamon bark. Red chokeberry ( Aronia arbutifolia ) A close …
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… many of the other varieties and can actually tolerate temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees from September until the plant sets its buds. During this cool autumn and winter period, water … perfume jasmine" grown throughout the fields of southern Europe, where it blooms profusely from June to October. The potency of the fragrance is so strong that the flowers continue to … a low window trellis or even miniblinds. Whether trained around a wreath form, trailing down from a hanging pot, or vining up an indoor trellis in a sun-filled window, the glossy leaves and …
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… was to perform a composition every evening for the rest of his community upon their return from work. Every piece would need to immediately engage the audience, by being unique and …
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… (GCNA), is a judge and was chair of the Exam Committee for many years, sat on the Board from 1996-99 and 2017-2020, was head of the Nominations Committee and is a new member of the …
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… clothing, gloves and other gardening tools. Remove and discard all infected plants from the garden. Do not plant susceptible varieties in the same garden space since adults …
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… Q: I have some tulip and daffodil bulbs left over from fall planting. How do I "force" them for indoor bloom? A: If the bulbs are still dry and …
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… receive three to six hours of sun each day; these areas receive morning sun and are protected from the heat of the day. Before purchasing shrubs or other plants, observe and record your …
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… arrangements, store in a cool location until you are ready to use them. Keep the greenery away from direct sunlight and a heat source at both the preparation and display stages. You may have …
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