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  • … Earth Stars are terrestrial bromeliads native to the rainforests of eastern Brazil where they grow on the forest floor. Black Mystic has long … Each leaf has silvery bands which result in a highly dramatic appearance that has been likened to a pheasant leaf or a spider's web. Earth stars require bright indirect light, consistently … and humidity needs. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … plants, also called false heather or cigar flower, are floriferous, bushy perennials, native to tropical America. They produce clusters of tiny, narrow tubular flowers. VERMILLIONAIRE® … have six lobes. Hummingbirds enjoy the nectar. Firecracker plants like heat and sun, but need to be kept moist and given fertilizer every few weeks to keep the flowers going. They can be … offered as a florist plant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Take your iPhone photography to the next level with a deeper focus on strong visual composition and professional-style … Botanic Garden. Learn practical post-processing techniques used by professional photographers to enhance color, contrast, and detail to make your images truly stand out. Each week, you will … then share and discuss images with helpful, encouraging critiques. A fully charged iPhone is required for this course. Dress for the weather. Expect moderate walking. Prerequisite: Basic …
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  • … fertile stem. Its thick stands of shoots can choke other plants and requires prolonged effort to remove from sites due to rhizomes. The fertile stems of common horsetail appear in early spring before the vegetative … them deeper in the soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of petals distinguish this cultivar from all other snowdrops. As soon as temperatures begin to warm in late winter, this cultivar springs from the frozen ground and perfumes the air with … On sunny days, the other petals open wide, releasing their fragrance and inviting pollinators to visit. Snowdrops are an ideal selection for naturalizing under large deciduous trees like oaks … before the trees leaf out. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The class involves working with open flames over 2,000°F, requires standing for up to 30 minutes, and basic finger dexterity. This is a fast-paced, single-attempt experience - embrace imperfections and have fun. Arrive 25 minutes early to allow time for entry, parking, and walking to the site. A waiver will be provided onsite. Ikonic Glass Festival Field …
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  • … of pink, very double and quartered.There's a strong, rich damask fragrance.  And it's hardy to Zone 4...no need to baby it through a Chicago winter.  At a height of 3 - 5 feet depending on pruning, you can fit … and moisture in the soil.   Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … heavily veined long leaves. White flowers in May are followed by red fruit that mature to black. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • To understand spring, you must walk in the woods. A Native Ecosystem Here, in the Chicago Botanic … reptiles, birds, and water plants congregate before summer’s sun and heat turn these low spots to dried mud. Spring means the return of ephemeral wildflowers, so delicate, and yet so capable … whose autumnal leaf drop naturally enriches the soil. More than Plants Share this Woods Spring is when more than 100 migrating and resident birds pass through, seeking shelter, insects, seeds, …
    Type: Walks
  • … Muscari armeniacum 'Christmas Pearl' originates from southeastern Europe including Armenia and is commonly known as Grape Hyacinth. It grows 6 - 9 inches tall and blooms in March and April … packed in a cone that is reminiscent of an upside down bunch of grapes. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and other wildlife and is hardy in zones 4–9. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant