… Fall is the best time to prepare for a healthy, lush lawn in the upcoming season. Learn the basics of lawn renovation and how to prepare your lawn for winter. Discuss and observe proper techniques for installing sod, …
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… Description: This state-threatened, migrating species is locally rare, and is associated with old-growth forest that is declining throughout its range. …
Type: Birding
… Continue to plant deciduous trees and shrubs as weather permits. The alternate time for planting is next March, before plants leaf out. Apply 2 to 4 inches of wood chips, shredded bark, leaves, or compost to root zones of newly planted trees …
Type: Plant Info
… their flower buds and leaves. Underneath them, small but spectacular wildflowers continue to bloom and bees (and the occasional hummingbird) are buzzing around collecting nectar and … Although they are extremely attractive, they are underused in many home gardens. We’d like to change that because native plants are truly unique. They have successfully grown and evolved … tiny soil organisms—all of which evolved with the plants. (One well-known example is the monarch butterfly, which only lays its eggs on milkweed ( Asclepias ) species. The …
Type: Plant Info
… New! Spend some time in the Garden’s Krasberg Rose Garden and explore ways to saturate the color to add interest and drama to your images. Learn how to control light and exposure to enhance the … will be presented. Students should have a working knowledge of camera controls. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. No phone cameras, please. The School’s CEUs=3 hours FPC …
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… Geum triflorum grows to 16 to18 inches tall and blooms with nodding, reddish-pink flowers in May to early July. As the flowers die, the styles elongate and come together, forming a feathery … such as wound applications and sore throat treatments. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 1 to 7. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Petite Wonder beebalm grows to about a foot tall and 1.5 feet wide and bears fragrant rose pink flowers in the summer months from July to August. If you gently rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its … of flowers bloom in midsummer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Cochineal is an ancient red dye that was treasured by the ancient Mexicans and was once the world’s most precious commodity. In this one-day workshop, students will use simple resist techniques to dye a silk scarf and learn about the history of cochineal around the world. Dye materials and … included in the class fee. Bring rubber gloves, apron, scissors, plastic bag, and an old towel to class. Open to all levels. Pamela Feldman, artist and educator Plant Science Lab, Regenstein …
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… Join senior horticulturist Heather Sherwood on our quest to survive the zombie apocalypse! Which everyday foods could help you and your family survive this (highly unlikely) happening? Sort through our “pantry” to come up with a plan to outlast the zombies. Fun facts about fruit, seeds, and the power of … all part of the hands-on family session. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 (with accompanying adult) and up. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center …
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… Thursday, September 29, 2016 7 p.m. Martin Theatre, Ravinia Festival, Highland Park THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Few know the healing power of nature better than Strayed, who turned to nature—a 1,000-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail—to mend her broken spirit. Her resulting memoir, Wild , went on to be a no. 1 bestseller and an …
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