… have the fragrance old-fashioned roses are prized for. There's no repeat bloom, so no need to deadhead, with the result you'll get you'll get bright red rose hips come fall. It's self-supporting, disease-resistant, and best of all, tolerates some shade. In other words, this rose doesn't demand much of the gardener. …
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… Pokémon hunting in the Garden can be a great way to stop and take a closer look at some of the gardens while connecting with other … gardens are a mass of blooms and butterflies, herons and hostas, and beautiful sunsets. The best of both worlds—real and virtual—is here. As you discover the Garden and the Pokémon here, …
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… Absorbers When it rains, often it pours. Our urban stormwater systems were originally designed to prevent flooding and to quickly move water off the streets. However, as stormwater rushes … pollutants poison the water and choke plant and animal life. Planting a rain garden is a way to enhance your landscape's aesthetic while absorbing and cleaning rainwater. The garden … rain garden. DIY Rain Garden Storm watch Observe your landscape during a heavy rainfall. For best results, rain gardens should be planted between the source of stormwater runoff (roof, …
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… Camp Doc In our continuous efforts to provide the best and most secure service to our campers and staff, Camp CBG is partnering with CampDoc.com . CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system for camps, and will help us consolidate …
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… This workshop is for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques to grow vegetables in the winter. Whether you are growing in-ground or in raised beds, what are …
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… of Fiber The area's oldest, largest and most unique fiber art event November 7 – 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Regenstein Center Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers Stunning quilts, woven wall hangings, knitted art wear, unique fabrics, detailed … North Suburban NeedleArts Guild and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. For more information visit fineartoffiber.org . … The area's oldest, largest and most unique fiber art event November …
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… annuals in the Circle Garden. We only visited six of the 25 distinct gardens, so come out to see them all this fall! Visit chicagobotanic.org/inbloom/ for more information on what’s in bloom. …
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… students discover the ways and wonders of plants, inside and outdoors. The Garden's mission is to cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Classes are available for every age, interest, and skill level with instruction by experts in their fields. With …
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… of train exhibitions at the Chicago Botanic Garden—and he still plays with trains. “I hardly get to play with my railroad at home because I get to play with this one,” said Dave Rodelius, in the … out there was going to be a model railroad out there. Then one of the secretaries, who worked for a vice president, found out that I had been into model railroads all my life. So one day, the …
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… The smooth witherod or possumhaw viburnum is native to the eastern U.S. where it can be found growing in swamps. Its dark green and very shiny leaves … abundant white flowers and fruit that starts out pink and matures to blue; it is one of the latest viburnums to bloom. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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