… Discovered in an old neighborhood in Madison Wisconsin, this cultivar is a hybrid of 2 American species, Vitis labrusca and Vitis riparia . Dark blue tart medium sized …
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… on March 8) Must be 21 or older to attend event; valid ID card must be shown Parking is per car; free for Garden members. Beat the winter blues with a craft spirits tasting at the … encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via e-mail once your order is received. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Advance tickets may also be purchased at the Chicago Botanic Garden Information Desk …
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… in the English Walled Garden. Eremurus , commonly known as foxtail lily or desert candle, is a member of the lily family. Not a true bulb but a tuberous root, it stores its food in … stalks can reach to 9 feet ( E. elwesii and E. robustus ) with hundreds of dense ¾- to 1-inch white, pink, yellow, orange, or brown bell-like flowers that cover the top half of the … rotted compost or manure. To plant, open a 15-inch wide hole 6 inches deep in the prepared site. Pull up a shallow cone of soil in the middle. To improve drainage, add an inch or two of …
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… to plant tissue. Skeletonized leaves and petals eventually will drop off. The damage, however, is largely aesthetic, and most plants do not die from these attacks. When found in large numbers, … beetle grubs cause serious lawn damage because they chew on grass roots. This damage usually is most severe from August to early fall. Grass browns and large sections often can be peeled back from the ground. Lawn damage sometimes is compounded by raccoons and skunks, who dig for grubs. Treatment & Solutions Hand-picking …
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… spring flowers. Within this genus, taxonomists estimate that there are between 800 and 1,000 species. They are native to North America, Europe, Australasia, Asia, southwest China, … full sun and south- or west-facing sites, where winter winds can dry evergreen leaves. The site should have well-drained, acidic soil amended with large amounts of leafy, humus-rich organic matter. Excellent drainage is crucial for rhododendrons, especially in areas with heavy clay soils, such as northeastern …
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… how to use three basic elements—color, texture, and form—to create a garden setting that is visually engaging. Discover colorful foliage and flowers from a wide palette of annuals, …
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… New! Gouache is an opaque watercolor medium traditionally used in botanical art. Learn how to use gouache to …
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… New! Do you want to draw, but have no idea how to start? This is the perfect course for you. Heeyoung Kim will guide beginners step-by-step from handling …
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… Noticing and describing patterns in nature is an important step for categorizing and organizing information, asking scientific question …
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… Q. What is the recommended fertilizer for a small aquatic tub garden? A. A balanced formula of 10-10-10 …
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