… When the sun begins to shine brighter in late April and the day temperatures reach into the 50s, Chicagoans become eager to reunite with their gardens. Unfortunately, April and most of May yield temperatures too cool for many of our favorite vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, but there …
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… tightly packed, tubular blooms virtually all year when grown as a container plant or in the ground in a frost-free conservatory. Cultivated in the southern United States, the … goes down, suggesting that it also may be pollinated by moths. This feature is an added bonus for those who sit in the garden in the evening, where they can enjoy the Panama rose's sweet …
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… The Dahurian or Asian black birch has grayish brown bark that exfoliates in large curls along the trunk. Younger branches are reddish-brown before becoming large enough to peel. The ovate leaves are sharply toothed and turn yellow in the fall. Dahurian birches are …
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… Small masses of flowers near the tip of the tall growing cane like pseudobulbs come in hot colors typically - red, orange, yellow as a single color or sometimes in mixed colors on … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… Creamy yellow flowers are variously marked and patterned in orangish red in large clusters near the growing tip of the plant. The orchid family consists … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… White to cream petals surround the red or purple veined lip on this smaller growing orchid. Grow in bright light, high humidity and very well drained potting media. Do not allow the roots to …
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… Rosy red flowers in masses appear on sturdy spikes in winter. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm … and well drained soil media. In summer move outdoors and begin weekly dilute foliar feeding to build up energy to support the winter flowering cycle. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its …
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… College First High Schools Each summer, Chicago Public School students travel to the Garden by school bus from designated stops to participate in the Science First and College First programs. Over 500 students participated in the Science … Each summer, Chicago Public School students travel to the Garden by school bus from designated stops to participate in the Science First and College …
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… Whether painting a single botanical subject or a complex still life, pastel is a perfect medium for expressing the beauty of the subject. Your style can be either loose or detailed. You will explore color, composition, and intention in this class. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1. The School’s CEUs=15 hours A supply list will …
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… Daffodils are among the cheeriest signs of spring. Whether you call them daffodils, narcissus, jonquils, or … all members of the genus Narcissus . Learn how you can incorporate these into your landscape for a fall planting that will bring life to your spring garden. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Jill Selinger, manager, adult …
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