… the woods. Before or after your walk, warm up by the fire at the McDonald Woods Shelter. Dress for the weather. If the air temperature or wind chill is 20 degrees or less, or if winds exceed 20 MPH, the program will be cancelled. Free. Pre-registration is not required; regular parking fees apply. …
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… is an older Orienpet, lacking the fragrance of the newer selections but making up for it with a profusion of 6-inch-wide flowers in raspberry-red with a green-and-yellow throat … hardy perennial, ‘Scheherazade’ begins flowering in July through August on vigorous, disease-free stems that can tower above 7 feet; visitors will find this lily in the Bulb Garden. …
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… broad, green leaves with purple undersides. The stems and petioles of this cultivar are known for their deep burgundy color. This species performs best in shade and moist soils with a nice … leaves in fall to take it through the winter. In the Chicago region it is insect and disease free. During very hot periods, particularly when the humidity is low, the leaves will temporarily …
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… to partial shade and adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but attractive to butterflies and … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… September 28, 2017 2 – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center Free Pat Herendeen , senior director of Systematics and Evolutionary Biology at the Chicago …
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… the food that comes out of her garden tastes so good. In My Granny’s Garden is made especially for children ages birth – 5 and their adult friends and family. Performances, followed by an … interactive workshop, run approximately one hour with no intermission. All performances are free; Garden general admission tickets and parking fees apply for nonmembers. In partnership with the Goodman Theatre: …
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… and fauna. Before or after the walk, warm up by the fire at the McDonald Woods Shelter. Dress for the weather. If the weather forecast predicts bitter cold temperatures, a wind speed … the program will be cancelled. If there is deep snow, we’ll walk in areas near the Woods. Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers Meet at the McDonald Woods Shelter …
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… bright green in mid-summer. In fall the fronds turn reddish and so provide visual interest for at least three seasons and in frost-free areas the fern is evergreen. Brilliance Autumn Fern reaches about two feet in height and width and is suitable for massed planting in shady areas, as an understory or as a potted specimen plant. It requires …
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… to shiny, bright green in mid-summer. In fall the fronds turn coppery providing interest for at least three seasons and in frost-free areas the fern is evergreen. It reaches about two to three feet in height and width and is suitable for massed planting in shady areas, as an understory or as a potted specimen plant. It thrives in …
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… and white 'lady slipper' flowers are produced in late winter/early spring when grown in frost free conditions, bright light, moist, well drained orchid media and provided with a period of …
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