… appear in large inflorescences typically appear in early June on this species of lilac native to northeastern Asia. Plant in full sun in rich well drained soils and site so that air movement is possible around the plant to prevent foliar diseases. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly …
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… Wayfaringtree viburnum is usually a multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded outline growing to a height of 10' to 15'. The large, broad leaves are feathery with a rough sandpapery texture. The flowers are a …
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… European bluestar is one of the few amsonia species native to Europe (Turkey and Greece) rather than North America. … clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to …
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… New! Gouache is an opaque watercolor medium traditionally used in botanical art. Learn how to use gouache to capture the textures found in spring bulbs from lush petals to textured roots. Students will …
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… Learn a variety of techniques to make homemade chicken stock. Students will prepare and take home a sample of stock to use in recipes at home such as wild rice with ham, roasted pumpkin with apple and chipotle, and shrimp wonton. This class is a great precursor to the Sauce class offered on October 20. Mary Kay Gill, professional …
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… Spikes of pale pink shading to white flowers are produced in profusion just above the 3 foot tall mounded foliage. Noticeably more compact than other cultivars this variety is also sterile which allows all of the energy of the plant to be devoted to flowering. Plant in full sun dryish locations where pollinating insects can …
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… perennial wild carrots features large flat umbels ranging from white with red-violet speckles to completely red violet at maturity. It thrives during the cooler growing seasons and is always a powerful attraction for pollinating insects. The flowers work well in cut-flower arrangements in addition to use in the flower border. Lends itself well to the English Cottage garden style. …
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… of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. It stands 10 – 14 inches high and blooms from late spring to early summer with ruffled gold flowers that have orange and red markings. The flowers are semi doubles that measure 1 – 1 ¼ inches across. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer. …
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… Golden Seal is a native perennial in the buttercup family. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall with a hairy stalk and toothed, lobed leaves. Flowers bloom from late May to June, and are without petals. Instead, they produce a display of many greenish-white stamens …
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… This is an improved selection of the original Magnus cultivar featuring larger flowers with a deeper rose pink coloration to the petals. Thrives in Chicago area soils in full sun locations. Water to establish the root system and thereafter only during periods of drought. Seedlings, while …
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