… to answer questions and offer tips. All proceeds benefit the Chicago Botanic Garden. The sale is presented by the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. All Aboard! Friday, … indoor holiday exhibition. Click here for more information Buy Tickets View 2017 Photos Get Growing Weekend Plant Sale May 18 – 20, 2018 The Woman's Board of the Chicago Horticultural … to answer questions and offer tips. All proceeds benefit the Chicago Botanic Garden. The sale is presented by the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. …
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… suckers from the base to form in an upright oval habit, will grow to a height of 8' to 10'. It is named arrowwood viburnum because Native Americans used the straight stems to make arrows. The white flowers with yellow anthers are borne in 4" clusters in late May. The fruit is a blue-black drupe that is highly favored by birds. Fall color can be spectacular ranging from reddish orange to almost …
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… said working with the veterans “has changed my life as well.” “I think the main thing is, the program creates a soft spot to land, learn, grow, and make mistakes in a safe environment … service dog, who helped him find his way. Training Cooper gave Rubinberg a goal, a reason to get out of the house, and the confidence to seek employment again. And once he landed a job at … alone. We’ve talked a lot about military and life experiences, and it benefits all of us…to get it out in the open in a way we can’t really do with [other people].” “I’m getting a sense of …
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… relief. When the containers are massed together, a visually stunning color and texture story is revealed. Container #1 Mauerelli Abyssinian banana ( Musa ensete 'Maurelli') Million Kisses® tuberous begonia ( … oertendahlii ) Horticulturist's tip: String of pearls grows quickly and trails beautifully—and is easy to share with fellow gardeners! Dwarf Conifer Garden At the top of the stairs to the …
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… color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
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… and Mozambique, the fringed hibiscus ( Hibiscus schizopetalus ‘El Capitolio’) in its red form is the original red "poodle flower," with 3- to 4-inch blooms that flower in the upper leaf axils … 8 feet tall in a large pot, although they can be trimmed to the size desired if they start to get too big. Hardy in USDA Zones 8 to 11, the fringed hibiscus attracts birds and butterflies and …
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… on the underside of its glossy green leaves. Known in Britain as the cricket bat willow, it is grown there as a timber source for their national game. The bright green stems of new growth …
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Two Meters dwarf red-tipped dogwood gets its name from its size and the crimson-red foliage at the branch ends. The red color lasts through the summer, contrasting with the mature green leaves. Clustered white flowers appear in late spring and mature to black fruits which are attractive to birds Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their …
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… resistance of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that even the most disease resistant roses need help fighting fungal …
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… and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thri. …
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