… this winter, you may notice that the white stems of the birch trees are especially clean and bright. That's thanks to six Chicago Botanic Garden volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and gently scrubbed the lower limbs of 30 whitespire birch trees to reveal their brilliant stems. … it's not necessary for the health of the trees, the task does make the trees more beautiful — and luckily, it is very easy to do at home. Tips to Make Your Own Trees Dazzling Determine if …
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… gardens overseen by equally acclaimed horticulturists. Join us as they discuss the harmony and symmetry of what makes each garden unique and what elements make them similar. Tim Gruner, garden curator, Anderson Japanese Garden, Rockford, Illinois, and Ayse Pogue, senior horticulturist, Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden, Chicago Botanic …
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… New! While morning light offers dramatic photo opportunities, winter light combined with snow and shadow presents particular photographic challenges. Learn how to compose and meter for these unique light levels to capture inspiring images on both land and water. A map will be sent with your registration. | Trailside Museum of Natural History, …
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… Examine the compositional techniques of today’s contemporary nature and landscape photographers to help you find your photographic voice. Apply these ideas to your … level. Digital SLR or mirrorless cameras are required. FPC required course, nature and landscape track Paul Lucas, nature photographer and instructor Classroom 4, Learning Center …
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… organic product high in nitrogen. Chicago area soils are naturally high in potassium and phosphorus, and most lawns don’t require more. This nitrogen application will help lawns retain green color longer in winter and color up faster in early spring. Try to avoid walking on frozen turf; this breaks grass …
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… The Red Dwarf Tree fern is a non-flowering evergreen fern which is native to Brazil and is hardy to USDA Zone 9. It grows to a height of 6 feet in partial to full shade and consistently moist soil conditions. As the new fronds emerge they are an attractive reddish color. During the growing season, it can be used as a specimen plant and is resistant to deer. …
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… Golden yellow showy bracts and small white insignificant flowers are produced throughout the warm season. In the Garden's … into year round. Its strong, vigorous vining habit will need to be tied onto supports and pruned to keep it smaller than the 25 feet it has the potential to achieve. Grow in full sun, and protect from temperatures below 45 degrees F. …
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… medium sized plants from summer into fall on this annual. Plant in full sun in average soils and water whenever the leaves start to slightly droop. Attracts pollinators to the flowers and seed eating songbirds to the fruit later in the early fall. The flower heads can be collected and dried for ornamental flower arrangements. …
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… really stand out in the fall. It has a superb, mounded growth habit, excellent rain tolerance and long-lasting blooms. Late-blooming into the fall, it tolerates a light frost. It grows 14-20 inches tall and is good for beds and containers. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… this nonhardy perennial from Central America. Grow it in full sun when temperatures are warm, and use only moderate irrigation and fertilization. This cultivar is insect and disease resistant. …
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