… The King Of Dongting Ginkgo is a female selection that will produce fruit. This Ginkgo, with … is named after the Dongting Mountains of China. This selection is slow growing and will mature in ten years to a medium sized tree 32 feet high by 20 feet wide. This tree would be suitable for containers. …
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… Learn the techniques and principles of photography. You will explore the basics of photography, … works, proper exposure, and the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. FPC requirement Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer Plant Science …
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… Take your iPhone photography to the next level with a deeper focus on strong visual composition and professional-style editing. Refine how you see and frame a scene while photographing nature in your neighborhood. Learn practical post-processing techniques used by professional …
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… known as compact spicy jatropha, produces showy bright pink flowers throughout most of the year. This "compact" selection features shortened internodes (the length of stem between the buds), resulting in a large shrub (versus a medium-sized tree for the straight species). Compare and contrast the very succulent-appearing Jatropha podagricea …
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… Beat the summer heat by discovering the refreshing world of iced tea. Sample teas and herbs, explore flavor combinations, and learn how to craft the perfect iced tea. Create your own custom blend to take home and enjoy. This fun and interactive class is perfect for both beginners and iced tea lovers alike. Joe & LaShanda Lewis, owners, The Irie Cup ITW …
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… September Beauty summersweet is derived from a deciduous shrub native to the eastern US. 'September Beauty' has prolific fragrant white flowers that appear later in summer than most other summersweet clethras. The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, …
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… xplore sumi-e, the ancient art of Asian ink painting. Learn the history of this art form and how to use the special painting tools. Paint subjects from nature using simple brush strokes. The … of the sumi-e painter is to use the brush with vitality and restraint. Individual instruction for students at all levels. No previous painting experience needed. A supply list will be sent. …
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… The spreading cotoneaster is named for its habit. The overall appearance of the plant is rounded … arching branches. Spreading cotoneaster can make a fine-textured formal hedge and takes well to clipping. Its rosy-pink flowers, produced in late May, are often hidden by the leaves. Red fruits ripen in late summer and persist into …
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… The scarlet oak is so named because of its brilliant red fall color. Young pyramidal shaped trees … U.S. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
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… Q: How can I overwinter coleus plants so I don’t have to buy new ones each spring? A: The easiest method is to pot up stem cuttings. Most growers and home gardeners use this method in late fall to overwinter coleus plants or in early spring to increase their stock of …
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