… toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… rhododendron bred at the famous Weston Nurseries in New England. Butterflies are attracted to the fragrant flowers (a trait of its American azalea heritage). One quarter of the leaves are … moisture-retentive soil with protection from the direct sun during the heat of the day. For Chicago-area gardeners, this means heavily augmenting the native soil with peat moss, sand, …
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… because the pink flowers are an orchid pink. This plant was one of a group that were developed to survive very cold winters and were called the 'Northern Lights' azaleas, so this one is the … in alkaline soils. Prune immediately after flowering and mulch the root zone in the fall for winter protection. …
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… sauces such as dark roux, béarnaise, butter and cream reductions, and discuss variations for recipes such as New Orleans creole chicken, filet of beef au poivre with béarnaise sauce, …
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… flowers which are either lace cap or mophead in structure. Now available after being ignored for many years, ‘Nigra’ is an unusually large shrub that can reach 6’ tall. It features purplish …
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… among design, plant selection, placement, and partnering. Garden walks will be included. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Graphics and one Ornamental Plant Materials core course. The …
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… or as a ground cover. Japanese beetles may mar the foliage. This is a gently elegant beauty for the woodland garden. …
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… are the ultimate showstoppers. In this hands-on cooking class, learn professional techniques for crafting both savory and sweet versions of this elegant dish. You will make a spinach and …
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… Further your knowledge of selections and layers, allowing for photo enhancement and manipulation in this photography class. Projects include black and …
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… why. Plant in full sun in moderately rich moisture retentive soils and treat as needed for black spot and powdery mildew.>/p> …
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