… up to the first hard frost on this rose that can be used as a specimen, container plant, or in masses as a groundcover. The deep green, glossy foliage is black-spot disease resistant. The double flowers are "self cleaning," which decreases the amount of time spent deadheading in the garden. Plant this rose in full sun, moderately fertile well-drained soils and allow space …
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… Large flowered climbing rose plant having a large plant habit that is upright and spreading; very vigorous growth; semi-double to double flowers typically borne in clusters of 5 or more; orange flower buds that open to apricot colored blooms; prolific bloom in mid to late spring and sporadic recurrent flowering in summer. Can be used for garden, hedge, …
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… A wildflower native to the United States, black-eyed Susan is a biennial or short-lived perennial that features daisy-like yellow flowers blooming from May … Related cultivars are commonly called gloriosa daisies—they are larger-flowered and come in shades of red, yellow, bronze, orange, and bi-colors. Plant in full sun, they withstand heat and self-seed. Bouquets are presented to the winner of the …
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… 'Souvenir de la Malmaison' is an Old Garden Rose, introduced in 1843 by Jean Béluze in Lyon, France. This beautiful historic shrub rose grows up to four feet high if given full sun. …
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… Discover your personal style—fun and whimsical, elegant and classic, or vintage and antique—in this hands-on jewelry class. Each week, explore a new technique such as stringing, designing, … wire wrapping, earring creation, and working with a variety of findings and materials. Bring in your sentimental keepsakes (single earrings, buttons, charms, broken chains, old family … statement necklaces and unique wearable art. All skill levels welcome. A supply list is given in the first class. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer Classroom 5, Learning Center …
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… It may come as a surprise to many gardeners, but grapes can be grown in the Chicago area. Vitis labrusca , the American grape, also known as the fox grape due to its … berries can be converted into juice, jellies, and jam. Some can be made into wine. A grape is a berry, multiseeded with one ovary. Of all the small fruits grown in gardens, grapes and … after raisins, the seedless, pinkish red 'Reliance' can be dried for that purpose. Selecting A Site When choosing a planting site, look for a sunny spot with excellent drainage and good air …
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… and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University “Charles Darwin and the Early Evolutionists” In addition to being a botanist with interests in plant evolution and development, Ned is also keenly interested in the history of science, and in particular the early history of …
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… Native to the European Alps, Dutch crocus emerges in March-April from an underground tuber called a corm. It grows 4–5 inches tall. The violet cup-like purple flowers of 'Remembrance' open in the morning and close up at night, lasting three weeks. The grassy foliage with narrow silver … in lawns to introduce spring to the garden. Watch out for squirrels and rodents whose radar is especially adapted to finding and devouring the corms. This variety was introduced in the …
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… Spanish bluebells, bulbs native to the Iberian Peninsula come in a variety of colors. Flower spikes measuring 12 inches tall are covered in dainty, bell-shaped flowers in April. 'Queen of the Pinks' has pale pink flowers. They are … for mass planting and reliably hardy in the Chicago area. In its native habitat it frequently is found growing underneath the canopy of deciduous trees with deep root systems like oaks that …
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… held well above the foliage. This ornamental cultivar of the agricultural millet grows best in full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. The wind-pollinated flowers attract all … looking for a source of pollen, while the burgundy-colored fruit will attract every songbird in the neighborhood and beyond in fall. Stocky enough to provide a height element in large containers, it is most frequently used in the ornamental landscape where the foliage and fruit provide a great …
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