… resulting in a large shrub (versus a medium-sized tree for the straight species). Compare and contrast the very succulent-appearing Jatropha podagricea in the Arid Greenhouse with this … members of the Euphorbiaceae family, this plant's sap contains a white latex substance that is a skin irritant and can be poisonous if swallowed. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This antique rose was released by the famous Barbier firm in 1900 and features light yellow buds that open to very pale yellow to cream double flowers produced in clusters. It blooms heaviest in mid-June and will produce sporadic blooms throughout the rest of the summer. Described as a rambler, it is best planted where it can be tied into a support to the long stems or among large shrubs or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large flowered climbing rose plant having a large plant habit that is upright and spreading; very vigorous growth; semi-double to double flowers typically borne in … orange flower buds that open to apricot colored blooms; prolific bloom in mid to late spring and sporadic recurrent flowering in summer. Can be used for garden, hedge, landscape, pillar, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Hubei viburnum is native to China. Its pink buds open to white flowers, followed by yellow-orange fruit that change to red and persist into winter. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ironclad siebold viburnum has an upright habit and approaches the size of a small tree. White flowers in May give way to red to black fruits; fall foliage is burgundy. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Enhance your love for watercolor through natural paintings. Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make expressive marks, mix colors, and apply water mindfully to achieve the sparkling, sensitive effects watercolor offers. A supply …
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… Blackberry Farm’s artisan chef and farmstead educator Jeff Ross says, “Good gardeners cook and good cooks garden.” He understands the too-frequent disconnect between the planted fields and … to create a uniquely toothsome and nutritious menu. "Eating Between the Rows" with Jeff Ross is in Alsdorf Auditorium. The lecture will be followed by a book signing in Lenhardt Library. …
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… the mythological Greek youth Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool and was transformed into a flower, these plants are easy-to-grow perennials commonly called narcissus. Although all narcissus grow from bulbs and produce strap-shaped leaves, the flowers span a wide range of shape, size, and color and are classified in 13 divisions according to flower shape and origin. Daiquiri is a small-cupped daffodil that produces one yellow flower on each stem in April and early May. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… for the Chicago Botanic Garden's plantings because of its intense lavender-blue color, and because it does not spread as aggressively (by rhizomes) as the species. The 1-inch blooms flower freely throughout September and October, and are magnets for butterflies and bees still seeking nectar and pollen at the end … planted plants may need protection from rabbits until established, but otherwise this cultivar is insect- and pest-resistant. (The old name for this plant was Aster oblongifolius 'October …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… patterns helps us navigate the world—it’s how we recognize faces, understand language, and learn new skills. For scientists, patterns are also clues that something deeper is at work. “Nature is inherently random, so patterns indicate either selective pressures or a … Fant, Ph.D., a conservation scientist at the Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action at the Chicago Botanic Garden. “Evolution has a way of weeding out what’s not useful.” …
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