… Tall spikes of pure white flowers begin to flower at the tip first and work their way down the stems of this selection of the native Blazing Star. Drought tolerant and thriving in full sun, this cultivar is also used as a cut flower. In shaded locations, the stems may need to be staked. …
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… This is the unusual white-flowered form of our native turtlehead. It has dark green foliage on a 20-inch tall clump. The clump will eventually widen to several feet. In late summer and early fall, the clumps are topped with white snapdragon-like flowers. It tolerates wet or dry conditions and is good way to blending late season color into the garden. …
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… four bird species that usually live in northern boreal and mixed coniferous forests. They come to feast on birch catkins, alder seeds, and spruce cone seeds as well as on thistles in feeders … in garden plantings, and in the wild. Seed production on trees varies from year to year. It is the tree's way of saving energy. But in some years, trees across the northern region take a break from … and in the wild. Seed production on trees varies from year to year. It is the tree's way of saving energy. But in some years, trees across the northern region take a break from …
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… Deep, black-red buds open to reveal ivory-white blossoms edged in cherry pink on Dick Clark™ grandiflora rose (Rosa … a couple of days of sunlight, the ivory colors begin to change to shades of burgundy on their way to deep, dark red flowers at maturity. The deep green, glossy foliage of this rose is disease-resistant. …
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… Mock Orange ‘Blizzard’ is an upright growing oval perennial that reaches a maximum height of 7 feet. It requires full … moisture conditions. In spring and early summer it produces showy white blooms that give way to brown fruit. The plant can be used as a specimen or in a hedge. …
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… take home with you. Learn about the history of oak gall ink and then use your quill and ink to practice the tricky art of writing with a quill pen. Along the way, learn about the history of the art form, its connection to the founding of the United States, and how it has influenced the way we write to this day. All supplies included. Kathy Johnson, youth program director, Chicago …
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… This maple is very similar to Acer japonicum and is also known commonly as the full moon maple. It can reach a height of 12 feet with a spread of 8 feet. Reddish-purple flowers give way to samaras that mature to red. The round, palmate leaves are bright yellow to burnt orange, …
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… educators and horticulturists credit their personal growth and professional development to early doses of “Vitamin G” (a term to describe the benefits of exposure to green environments). Their words and childhood pictures best capture the joyful impact of nature on their lives. Deeply Rooted Educators Kris Jarantoski … in learning science with my love of nature and share it with others, I thought, ‘This is the place for me’.” Jennifer at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, age 4 Eileen Prendergast …
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… Discover the world of Carex in the Chicago region. Learn how to identify sedges using a dichotomous key, characteristics of sedges, and the natural habitats where they are found. After learning ways to identify these versatile plants, we will explore the McDonald Woods, which is home to many Carex species. Dress for the weather. Jim Jabcon, ecologist, Chicago Botanic …
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… This plant is a hybrid of the Japanese flowering quince and the common flowering quince. It will tolerate a wide range of light (full sun to partial shade) and soil conditions. The peach-pink flowers in the spring give way to fruit that ripens in the fall. The showy yellow fruit is bitter but edible and may be used …
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