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  • … Porcelain-white flowers with yellow centers are produced atop 3-foot stems from midsummer up to frost (if regularly deadheaded). Its leaf growth tops out at 1 foot in height, and a clump can spread to 2 feet across. This daisy is a reliable, long-term perennial for the Chicago region. …
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  • … the backdrop for deep yellow, semi-double flowers featuring orange stamens from mid-June to the first hard frosts in October. This rose is disease tolerant, which means that gardeners will want to select locations in full sun and moderately rich, well-drained moist soils, and with no nearby …
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  • … summer followed by yellowish fall color. Plant in any reasonably well-drained soil in full to partial sun and provide room for the plant to slowly spread by suckers. It attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. …
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  • … cultivar was hybridized by noted Rhododendron breeder, Dr. David Leach. An evergreen shrub to 5 feet in height by 8 feet in width, it is perfectly hardy in the Chicago area, but needs moisture-retentive acidic soils in order to grow properly, and prefers a site with afternoon shade. …
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  • … on this seedling grown from the classic weeping eastern white pine. Unless staked, the growth is all pendulous to horizontal. As a staked specimen, the lateral branches closely hug the main trunk as they cascade down creating a 'skirt' effect when reaching the ground. Bright light to full sun and acidic, well-drained, consistently moist soils are ideal growing conditions. …
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  • … world of iced tea. Sample teas and herbs, explore flavor combinations, and learn how to craft the perfect iced tea. Create your own custom blend to take home and enjoy. This fun and interactive class is perfect for both beginners and iced tea lovers alike.  Joe & LaShanda Lewis, owners, The Irie …
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  • … natural beauty and unique structures that are found in the Malott Japanese Garden. Learn how to combine water, light, and shadows during photo time on the islands. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A tripod and polarizing filter are recommended but not required. …
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  • … at the Garden, these areas and the reflections they create are ideal image subjects. Learn how to control the “speed” of moving water in a still image and manage reflections. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather.  The School’s CEUs= 9 hours FPC elective …
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  • … carpet of dark green needle like foliage in mid- spring (typically May in Chicago). This is a great plant to use in a rock garden, the front of a border or as a permanent groundcover in sunny locations; … (except for spider mites during dry periods in the summer). Pollinating insects are attracted to the flowers. …
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  • … Starry white flowers are produced atop stems to 16" height in early spring before the leaves emerge. This rare Korean native is hardy to USDA zone 4 and prefers moist soils and cool summer temperatures. Grow in full sun in cool …
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