… as a true species - not a hybrid — unlike many other cultivars in the trade. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
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… Is there such a thing as a low-maintenance perennial garden? The answer is yes if careful consideration is first given to plant choice and plant location. Matching the requirements of a plant to the characteristics of the site takes some planning, but will save hours of work in the garden. Astilbe Clematis …
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… display on Bird Island prompts questions and reflection from the outset. That reaction is at the heart of the art installation Of Earth and Sky , created by poet Keli Stewart and … Botanic Garden. Stewart will provide new excerpts for the Esplanade as the grass grows and is mowed, celebrating the same themes and creating an evolving experience. Of Earth and Sky is … fit. “So much of my own personal story and history is tied to Lawndale in particular, to a site right across from Farm on Ogden,” Stewart said. “My family’s church [was there], my daycare, …
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… can find citrus plants and lemongrass at garden centers, big box stores and online. Lemongrass is sometimes available in pots in the produce section. Growing a lemon tree is easy and who wouldn’t want to squeeze a few home grown lemons for refreshing beverages or … Illinois. They can spend the summer outdoors in a protected, sunny spot until a fall frost is predicted. In northeastern Illinois, we anticipate that first fall frost around October 15. …
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… program specialist at the Garden. The obvious place to start your decor collecting is with your evergreen trees and shrubs, such as spruce, fir, pine, arborvitae, and yew. Forage … If you have enough evergreen branches, you might consider making your own wreath. Clifton is expert at the technique: At the craft store, buy a wire wreath frame and a package of 22- to … From the tips of branches, cut your greens about one-third to one-half as long as the ring is wide. Place the ring on the table with the flat side down and the curved side up. Gather a …
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… year, make it mâche. Already famous in European gardens for its deliciously nutty taste, mâche is also famously cold tolerant—it can actually grow through Chicago winters in a cold frame or … revelation when freshly picked from the garden and added to a home-grown salad. Spicy arugula is a speedy grower—just 35 days start to finish—so sow it straight into the garden, leaving extra … catalogs or nurseries. A sample from the mixes available at Renee's Garden ( reneesgarden.com ): "Asian Baby Leaf Mix," Edible Landscape "Stardom," and "Heirloom Cutting Mix." A mix makes …
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… Renewal of the Blue Garden Sarah Vance is director of the Blue Garden in Newport, Rhode Island, a Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., design …
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… to bring your own chair, though benches will be available. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Dress for the weather. Bridget …
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… New! Make an adorable 6-inch bunny who is all dressed up for trick or treating—in your choice of a pumpkin or candy corn costume. Learn …
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… Joutras Gallery Open during Garden hours , included with general admission Drawn from Nature is an annual botanical arts exhibition that features selected artwork by students and instructors …
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