… of Sierra Seeds, a member of the Mohawk community of the Akwesasne, and a passionate activist for seed and food sovereignty. Hear powerful and inspiring stories of the rematriation of … land. Discover how you can also connect with the seed legacy of your own ancestry. Lecture is free; regular parking fees apply; preregistration required. Alsdorf Auditorium …
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… region of South Africa. This hybrid will tolerate temperatures down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit for short periods of time, but it grows best in full sun, in frost-free environments with well-drained soils. The specific epithet of this cultivar refers to the …
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… to cream at the tips of the petals on this naturally dwarf cultivar with sturdy stems adapted for pot planting or bedding use. It prefers full sun and moderate to moist, well-drained soils. … to USDA Zone 7, in the Chicago area the tubers need to be dug up and overwintered in a frost-free location to reuse the following year. The plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, and …
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… leathery green summer foliage, and brilliantly tricolored autumn foliage—stunning color for a tall border. Visit the Buehler Enabling Garden to see a nice specimen. …
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… Fig trees grown in frost free climates can produce two crops of fruit a year. Provide a very sunny location with average … can be moved indoors to avoid the worst winter freezes. The leaves are also used as a wrapping for steamed or cooked foods. Small wasps are the pollinators for the fruit - if you've ever eaten fig cookies - the crunchy bits were the skeletal remains of …
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… Plant Heathcliff™ in a sunny spot with rich, moist, and well-draining soil. Free blooming, deeply cupped, and delightfully perfumed, this red English Rose is a gift for the garden! A rare combination of very plush, fully double blooms and a very deep crimson … with great cold hardiness, glossy, healthy foliage, and strong, upright growth.Named for the passionate, brooding character in Emily Bronte's classic, Wuthering Heights, this rose …
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… or shine—we will move indoors if weather doesn’t permit to be outside. In order to receive free parking, registration is required prior to attending. Chicago Botanic Garden Members do not need to register. Offered in partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood as part of the Let's Play! Ongoing Community Program. Nature Play Garden on …
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… reliable perennial tolerates the challenges of Chicago area climate and soils with panache. For best bloom plant in full sun and water through the first growing season until the plant has re-established a functional root system. Free from most pests and diseases if given air space around the foliage to deter downy and …
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… Once established, this plant will reach 3’ in height by 3’ in width. Another butterfly magnet for the fall garden that is basically insect and disease free. …
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… the upright stems. Blooms from the summer solstice to early fall and is pest- and disease-free for most gardeners. Attracts a number of pollen- and nectar-feeding insects to the garden. …
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