… the country. She brought her special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and performance to New York, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta with her sold-out show, “A Musical Tribute To Nina Simone.” She has recorded with Tom Waits; the punk group Urge Overkill; and Alligator … Make a Wave Artist and is currently enjoying being artist-in-residence at the Raue Center for the Performing Arts in Illinois. Lynne is presently working on two new recordings: one of …
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… in the border or under trees and shrubs, or interplanted in ground covers. The bulbs are good for naturalizing. The grass-like foliage will die back by late spring. An added bonus is the ease … crocus always brings me such joy after a long winter. Plus, seeing how happy the bees are to discover these lovely flowers on a cold day is all the more reason to love them!” —Jill Selinger, manager, adult education The Tommy crocus was named in honor of …
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… does not feed on plants and causes no damage. Its larvae, however, cause extensive damage to lawns. Timing & Life Cycle Annual white grubs have a one-year life cycle. Adult chafer beetles are attracted to vigorously growing turf with damp soil, where they lay their eggs in July. The grubs hatch and … back from the ground. Lawn damage sometimes is compounded by raccoons and skunks, who dig for grubs. Occasionally, raccoons and skunks will return to a lawn after grubs have been …
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… Native to Central and South American, Brassavola orchids are named after the Venetian nobleman and physician, Antonio Musa Brassavola. They have long, thin, tubular leaves that can reach up to a foot in length and sometimes appear unrolled or flattened. The tubular leaves are designed … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the tree. Spores overwinter on fallen leaves on the ground and are released in the spring to start the cycle all over again. Damage Although unsightly, apple scab rarely kills a tree. … usually drops prematurely. Repeated severe infections weaken trees, leaving them vulnerable to other disease and insect problems. Treatment & Solutions Crabapple trees must be planted in … helps to control infections. Preventive fungicide treatment may be warranted in some cases. For recommended chemical treatments of apple scab and a list of disease-resistant crabapple …
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… Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA), is a judge and was chair of the Exam Committee for many years, sat on the Board from 1996-99 and 2017-2020, was head of the Nominations …
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… Even as the leaves start to turn in shades of scarlet and gold, we are thinking ahead to nature’s other big show—spring … the annual Woman’s Board Fall Bulb Sale is online only. You’ll be able to shop at your leisure for hundreds of varieties of bulbs imported directly from growers in Holland. The members’ … this fall (see the Colchicum selections). Here are some tips and suggestions to help you get started: Beautiful mixed bulb border in late April at a Woman’s Board member’s home garden. …
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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 … + 41.734564,-87.557508:Chicago Discovery Academy+ 41.688084,-87.717987:Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences DeAries Perrin 2006 Lauren Pletsch 2005 Theresa Aleman 2006 Yesenia …
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… Description: The cheerful song of this common migrant and occasional winter resident is easy to recognize. Large flocks are often encountered in the McDonald Woods. In fall, when many birds … duller plumage than the males. The white-throated sparrow scratches leaf litter with its feet to kick up seeds and hiding insects. Berries also nourish this sparrow in fall and winter. This … might be rewarded with a song or a glimpse of this handsome bird. Genetic variations account for two color forms or morphs of the white-throated sparrow. One morph has a tan and white …
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… Even if your community has not posted water restrictions, there are sensible guidelines to follow when watering your plants. Read on so that you and your plants can "weather" a dry … later on the list. These plants will die at the end of the season, and it does not make sense to waste valuable water on them, especially in time of restrictions. Houseplants that are … foliage never dries completely can develop mildew problems more quickly. When selecting plants for the garden, consider planting drought-tolerant annuals, perennials, and ornamental grasses, …
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