… in northern Illinois and at the Garden every winter, but sometimes, we have a banner year for these lovely little birds—with more than 30 visible at one time. Flocks of common redpolls … in some winters, smaller-than-normal seed production forces these birds to fly south looking for food at feeders, in garden plantings, and in the wild. Seed production on trees varies from … seeds. And if snow covers the seeds on trees, these birds have to fly further south to look for food. Places like the Chicago Botanic Garden can offer respite for these northerly visitors …
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… panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom mid to late summer and last for several weeks. This is a dwarf astilbe that grows only 18 inches high. 'Hennie Graafland' … partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… 20 and 80 flowers. It is one of the few North American native bulbs that are widely available for gardeners to plant that thrive in moist to wet soils. Free of most insect and disease pests, this taxon will flower well in full sun or partially shaded conditions. The genus Camassia is derived from a Native American name for this group of plants, "quamash." All five species in this genus can be found in North …
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… Take a moment for a bit of mental gardening. A simple layout of your vegetable garden, done at planting, will … of the arts of pen and paper, a garden journal is quick, easy, non-electronic, (basically) free, portable, and low-tech. A journal can be as simple as a few sheets of paper with entries … The venerable Mother Earth News has a wide-ranging app that's free : motherearthnews.com Smartgardener.com (no relation to our monthly column!) has a free online journal that looks …
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… styles, you will create a small bonsai forest to take home. All supplies included. Feel free to bring small accent plants or rocks to add dimension to your forest. Chris Baker, curator …
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… Nine Secret Spaces Fun Spots for all ages Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: … Visitor Center. Fill up your water bottles. Take a bathroom break. Grab a power bar or snack for later at the Garden Café. Stop 2: McDonald Woods: Council ring Secret Space #1 is .36 miles … Fun Spots for all ages Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: Varied Time: 2-3 hours Stop 1: Visitor Center Kick …
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… Free program Thursday, May 21, 2015 2 – 3 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center Benjamin F. … description of the Garden Conservancy's efforts to save and share outstanding American gardens for the education and inspiration of the public. This event is cosponsored by the Garden …
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… to partial shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. Finale is resistant to rabbits and deer, while attractive to butterflies and … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… to partial shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest-free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer while it is attractive to butterflies and … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seedheads are often left in place for winter interest. This is an excellent cut flower. …
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… partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer while it is attractive to butterflies and … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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