… the autumn palette, especially when it announces itself gradually, very gradually. Change is good, we say, as we bid farewell to lavender, frothy pink, cerise, and soft yellow, and discover the hearty pleasures of pumpkin, mustard, eggplant, and olive … them. They do tolerate partial shade but not poor drainage, whether in summer or winter, so site your plants carefully. Their bare, round stems are often compared to waving wands with …
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… spraying a weedy patch with Roundup, I inadvertently exposed some evergreens to the herbicide, and now quite a few of them have brown needles. Can I restore these plants? A. Roundup is a non-selective herbicide that can seriously damage or kill most plant material it contacts. … you hit green pliable wood. After pruning out all the dead wood, assess the overall damage and the shrub's potential. Sometimes healthy branches will produce enough new green growth to …
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… of the autumn landscape. There are about 250 species native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Illinois native perennial asters grow along roadsides, in woodlands, prairies and other natural areas. As summer wanes, they put on a stellar show of flowers in blue, purple, … o blongifolium ‘October Skies’ Ornamental Features A key attractive feature of most asters is the mass of striking flowers that resplendent in the garden and in a vase. Depending on the …
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… The Summer Dinner Dance is the most important fundraising event for the Chicago Botanic Garden. We believe that beautiful gardens and natural environments are fundamentally important to the mental and physical well-being of all people; now and for generations to come. This year, the Garden …
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… Wednesday, September 12, 10 a.m. – noon Garden View Room Tru Blooms Chicago is the city’s first-ever fragrance derived from locally sourced plants. Roses, lavender and violets combine to create this bright floral scent. The roses and lavender are grown and harvested through our Chicago Botanic Garden community gardening …
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… Yang-style tai chi is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms, the traditional Yang-style long form, and some qi gong. Select this course level if you are experienced with the movements and practice of the Yang form and have previously taken tai chi classes at the Garden. Class …
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… Milk 'n Cookies boneset is derived from a north American native plant. Its name refers to the milky white flower heads … juxtaposed against its striking chocolate-maroon foliage. It grows to about 3 feet in height and 2 feet wide in optimal conditions. Milk 'n Cookies prefers rich, consistently moist but well-drained soil and would be well-suited to rain gardens and pond edges. It also makes a wonderful plant for a …
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… Virginia sweetspire is a native of stream banks and swamps of the southern and eastern US including Missouri and southern Illinois. When given optimal growing conditions of …
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… Yang-style tai chi is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms, the traditional Yang-style long form, and some qi gong. Select this course level if you are experienced with the movements and practice of the Yang form and have previously taken tai chi classes at the Garden. Class …
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… Yang-style tai chi is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms, the traditional Yang-style long form, and some qi gong. Select this course level if you are experienced with the movements and practice of the Yang form and have previously taken tai chi classes at the Garden. Class …
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