… 'Chicago Apache' daylily is bright red with slightly ruffled petals and makes a striking addition to any garden. The blooms which appear in mid season measure 5”. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. 'Chicago Apache' was awarded Honorable Mention in1985 by …
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… have heavily ruffled petals. 'Elegant Explosion' is nocturnal, opening in late afternoon and closing the next morning. Although each flower lasts only one night, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… of their landscapes. Renowned European designers such as Piet Oudolf, Nigel Dunnett, and James Hitchmough frequently incorporate a diverse array of species indigenous to North … they see that we do not? Reexamine some of the best American native trees, shrubs, perennials, and spring ephemerals. Learn how to integrate these plants into gardens traditionally dominated by nonnative species, creating landscapes that are both beautiful and ecologically resilient. Class will include a walk through the Native Plant Garden. Dress for …
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… pine needle basketry in this hands-on workshop. Learn about cultures, in the United States and abroad, that practice this technique, while being guided through the process yourself. You will learn the basics of sustainable collection, cleaning, and preparation of pine needles and then embark on the process of coiled basketry using raffia as the binding thread. Form a …
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… is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms and some qi gong. Class level is best for students new to tai chi or the Yang form, or for those … Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and Nichols Hall, and the outdoor, covered, McGinley Pavilion. Classes held from May through …
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… is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms and some qi gong. Class level is best for students new to tai chi or the Yang form, or for those … Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and Nichols Hall, and the outdoor, covered, McGinley Pavilion. Classes held from May through …
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… is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms and some qi gong. Class level is best for students new to tai chi or the Yang form, or for those … Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and Nichols Hall, and the outdoor, covered, McGinley Pavilion. Classes held from May through …
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… of white flowers age to soft pink while the green leaves turn shades of bronze, maroon, and purple. The bark on older branches peels; in winter, the cinnamon inner layers are attractive. This plant needs well-drained, consistently moist soil and thrives in partially shaded locations. Unfortunately, this native shrub is on top of the dinner menu for rabbits and deer that find the stems particularly tasty in winter. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… This intermediate bearded iris blooms heavily in spring and then again with a fewer number of flowers in fall, dependent upon a long warm summer. The flowers are white and the standards (upright petals) are described as being 'washed' in violet-blue whereas the falls are heavily veined in the same violet blue color - a striking combination and the flowers produce a spicy fragrance. Full sun, well drained soils with moderate …
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… 14 inches high bearing up to 3 blooms each. It has no fragrance. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which …
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