… Art of the Heirloom showcases original works commissioned by the Hudson Valley Seed Library for their annual Art/Seed Pack collection. The exhibition features works in a variety of media … encaustic, colored pencil, and printmaking. Exhibiting artists range from the undiscovered to the up-and-coming to the world renowned. Each work of art becomes a unique seed pack. As seed … funding is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. Visit the exhibition and continue your experience with a class! Click here to browse a complete …
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… purple flowers and bracts are produced above the bushy well branched plants from June up to the first hard frost. Green heart shaped leaves are retained all of the way down to the ground throughout the season. Plant in full sun and well drained soils for best results. Suitable for containers on flower bed use. …
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… Tour the English Walled Garden Inside the Blue Gate Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .165 miles Time: 25-35 mins Stop 1: Guardian … Hedge Window/Hedge Door A window cut into the hedge is at once a wink at formality, a charming way to peek into the next garden, and a great frame for photos. As you step through the hedge's … Hedge Window/Hedge Door A window cut into the hedge is at once a wink at formality, a charming way to peek into the next garden, and a great frame for photos. As you step through the hedge's …
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… noticed a tall, vertical grass, planted en masse , swaying in the wind at the entrance to the mall, in your neighbor’s yard, or most likely, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Feather reed grass ( Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’) has, for good reason, become a staple in perennial gardens. Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl … Foerster’s Lasting Imprint on the World of Horticulture,” Cubits.org (blog), April 26, 2010, http://cubits.org/articlesongardening/articles/view/325/ . Van Sweden, James. …
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… Why wait until spring? Plant a bulb container for a preview of blooms to come. In this video, the Chicago Botanic Garden shows how to create a bulb garden in a pot … water the container. Place your container in a cool, dark location. The container must never get above 50 degrees Fahrenheit or below freezing. Ideal spots are an unheated garage or, if you … blooming, plants should be discarded. Forced bulbs rarely transplant well into the garden. The best plants for forcing tend to be on the smaller side. Tulips and narcissus work very well, …
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… Sharing love and nature with you and your sweeties this February and beyond... Are you looking for the perfect unforgettable experience to share with your special someone? Look no further! Plan a Visit to the Garden The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy Rewind to the ‘60s and ‘70s where 10,000 … sweeties this February and beyond... Are you looking for the perfect unforgettable experience to share with your special someone? Look no further! Plan a Visit to the Garden The Orchid Show: …
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… Summer Photo Tour Shapes and Texture Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .35 miles Time: 40-50 mins Stop 1: Photo Tip: … Bridge Enjoy the views of Evening Island. No matter where you are, turn around and look for what might be behind you. Stop 8: Photo Tip: Summer-Evening Island Pay attention to how the … Shapes and Texture Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .35 miles Time: 40-50 mins Stop 1: Photo Tip: …
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… New! Get ready for the holiday season with delicious make-ahead drinks for easy entertaining. Learn the art of batching cocktails, smart party-planning tips, and creative ways to use up those final herbs from your outdoor garden. Sample a variety of beverages made with … complete with recipes and step-by-step instructions. As a bonus, leave with a new herb plant to kick off your own windowsill garden. Alcohol will be served; participants must be 21 years of …
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… Competition is heating up in the western United States. Invasive and native plants are racing to claim available land and resources. Alicia Foxx, who studies the interplay of roots of native … Foxx (left) participates in seed collection in southeastern Utah. “We often evaluate plants for the way they look above ground, but I think we have to look below ground as well,” she said. Foxx’s …
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… Curcurbita pepo varieties are the ones used primarily for jack-o’-lanterns. Consider going to the pumpkin patch early. A well-chosen pumpkin will last at least until Halloween and, if you go early, you can have your choice of the best ones. If you are choosing a pumpkin directly from the field in which it was grown, try to go … is firm and not rubbery, as a rubbery handle indicates that disease organisms are making their way from the stem into the fruit. Once you find the perfect pumpkin, remember to be gentle when …
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