This clump-forming ornamental grass grows to a height of about three feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. Starting in July, fountains of airy, bristly, bottlebrush-type flowers appear, in shades of white, pink or reddish-brown. Native to eastern Asia and Australia, the species is marginally hardy in Illinois, but can become invasive in warmer areas. Fountain grass …
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… and bloom is prolific...and fragrant. What's more, they come into bloom early, getting a jump start on larger, more traditional garden roses. At just two feet tall or so, she'll fit nicely …
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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. Prerequisite: Beginning Watercolor or similar experience. A supply list will be sent. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations …
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Colored pencil on film allows a different approach, using the translucency and luminosity of the film to make a subject glow. Take advantage of opportunities to layer and add to the subtlety and nuance of color. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in …
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Native plants offer a wide range of benefits in our landscapes, including wide adaptability, hardiness, and value for pollinators and other wildlife. Using the incredible array of native trees, shrubs, and perennials will result in a beautiful, resilient, and dynamic landscape. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class …
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… and small gardens. Withered branches should be removed in the spring before the new shoots start appearing. …
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… and small gardens. Withered branches should be removed in the spring before the new shoots start appearing. …
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… Reneldia Gardner Grower Fourth season Reneldia is a Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship graduate from the class of 2010, and she is in her fourth season as the grower at the Windy City Harvest … the opportunity for her to engage community members in learning about where their food comes from. John Ajayi Oluwatimilehin Crew member Second season John, 18, is a senior at Ace Technical … Reneldia Gardner Grower Fourth season Reneldia is a Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship graduate from the class of 2010, and she is in her fourth season as the grower at the Windy City Harvest …
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… Ghost blue spruce ( Picea pungens ‘ Spring Ghost’) looks like your average Colorado spruce. From early spring through midsummer, however, the tips of every branch shine with the palest … Mound’ New needles aren’t the only attraction this time of year. Many conifers have cones that start out in surprising shades! Blue Mound Swiss stone pine ( Pinus cembra ‘Blue Mound’) would … color to find in conifers, but Acrocona spruce ( Picea abies ‘Acrocona’) has cones that start out a vivid ruby red and slowly fade to a soft tan. The cones start out upward-facing, but …
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… the neck of the bulb sticking up above the soil level. Once the leaves and flowering stalks start to emerge, move the amaryllis to a bright location, and rotate the pot to discourage the flowering stalk from falling towards the light. Amalfi produces two scapes (flowering stalks) whose buds come … flowers, keep it in the sunniest possible location, and move outdoors after the danger from late spring frosts has passed. Water and fertilize as for any container plant during the …
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