… in Illinois, ‘Emerald Lace’ is a unique hydrangea, featuring ragged dark green foliage, deeply and irregularly lobed. It produces white lacecap flowers during the summer and grows to 4-5’ tall. Blooms on new wood; can be cut back hard in late winter. Grow in moist, … soil in part to full shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… FREAK!® Shasta Daisy FREAK!® Shasta Daisy has large white, frilly petals and a yellow center that blooms for a longer period of the summer than older series. It's a mid-size plant between 15" tall and 21" wide that has compact habit with dense branching habit. This Shasta daisy will bring a … on the English-style garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 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. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… a yellow-to-golden band at the tips of the petals. Plant the fox grape fritillary in full sun and in soil that dries out in midsummer. Over time, the clumps will increase in size and produce a number of flowering stalks, surrounded by the foliage of immature bulbils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… ginger lily from southeast Asia produces gracefully arching 2-foot stems topped by bright red and yellow petaled flowers produced from a cone-like inflorescence. It needs bright light but not full sun, exceptionally well-drained soils and high humidity. Fertilize this plant with low levels of soluble fertilizer after it flowers. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… September through early November on this cultivar of a Chicago region prairie native. Full sun and well-drained soils are keys to success. This plant is a pollinator magnet and a reliable harbinger of cooler temperatures to come. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… flowers are edged in burgundy on this hardy perennial that thrives in shaded conditions and moist acidic soils. The trademarked name refers to a series of large, double flowered Lenten roses that must be hand pollinated in order to reliably set seed. Rabbits and deer avoid all parts of this plant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… connection in this workshop as we sample nature photography, fiber arts, drawing, writing, and other crafts. We will exercise creative thinking skills and consider how these activities can enhance science learning, demonstrate understanding of concepts, and communicate information to others. ISBE PD Hours: 18, Gateways: 18 Graduate credit: 1 …
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… silk with fiber-reactive dyes. Try your hand at transferring a design onto silk pocket squares and using a water-based resist to create an outline. Finish off your one-of-a-kind work by adding dye for a bright, vivid color. This technique creates a stained-glass effect and leaves a lasting impression. All supplies included. Catherine Wilson, artist and freelance fashion print designer Classroom 6, Learning Center …
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… New! Discover the playful, organic art of gelli printing using real leaves, flowers, and natural textures. Explore layering, color blending, and patternmaking on a gel plate to create unique botanical prints in this hands-on workshop. Learn fundamental techniques, get creative in this flexible art form, and leave with a beautiful collection of one-of-a-kind prints. All skill levels welcome. All …
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