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  • … Native to the southeastern and central United States, trumpet honeysuckle is a woody perennial vine that will twine up a trellis, wall, or fence and grows up to 18 feet. From May to October , this cultivar produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that …
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  • … Iris ensata ‘Kongo San’ has large dark blue flowers with curled petals June to July. The stems stand 40 inches high, each with a single bloom with no fragrance. Iris ensata , commonly as known as Japanese iris, is native to Japan, China, Korea and Russia. The standards and falls are flatter than those of the bearded …
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  • … This cultivar of the common fig is known for being slightly more cold hardy and surviving outdoors in Chicago in protected enviornments. Green to brown fruit will ripen in summer but rarely again in midwinter due to the temperatures outdoors - even in protected environments. Figs are natives of the …
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  • … The Manchurian crabapple features white flowers followed by bright red fruit. This variety is one of the earliest to flower. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit …
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  • … Border Jewel Himalayan fleeceflower is derived from a wildflower native to the Himalayas. As a groundcover, Border Jewel grows to about eight inches tall with flower spikes growing to 12 inches tall. Each plant grows rapidly …
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  • … native North American species. The species has fuzzy, narrow leaves mostly near the base. It is a short-lived perennial, usually cultivated as an annual. This cultivar grows to about two feet tall, with flowers 3-4 inches across. Butterflies love to visit the flowers for their nectar, while various seed-eating songbirds flock to the dried …
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  • … New! Celebrate the summer solstice with Bim Willow to craft and create rustic accents and furniture for your home, garden, or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop. Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience is necessary. If desired, register for the Willow Birdhouse Bench class as well. You will have …
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  • … you’re just getting started or working with an established school garden, this conference is for you. Presenters will provide tips on plant selection and care, with hands-on … demonstrations of techniques for working with soil and plants while making connections to your curriculum. This year’s conference will highlight ways to use gardening to support Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards across grade …
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  • … Kick up your heels with SALSArobics ® . Get fit moving through the Garden, learning footwork to traditional Latin American rhythms that are designed to strengthen and condition your entire body, including both walking and dancing. This class is designed for all fitness levels, with your instructor expertly adjusting to different …
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  • … Heuchera villosa hybrid 'Pretty Pistachio' is a delightful combination of bright lime green leaves and abundant tall scapes of tiny pink … will produce flowers all season long. It prefers partial, but not full shade, and will mature to a leafy mound about 10 inches tall and 30 inches wide. The flowers will increase the height to 24 inches and the scapes are full and wide. Introduced by Walters Gardens in 2016. Resistant …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant