… with the invasive purple loosestrife, this plant is a valued native plant, growing in meadows and along shorelines. It is shorter in stature, with opposite leaves that are broad at the base and attached to a four-angled stem. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The flowers feature a pink-blue eye at the base of the petals that fades to white with age and are ideal for full sun to partially shaded locations. This geranium was discovered as a … garden hybrid in Germany; it combines the dark green leaves of Geranium phaeum var. lividum and the reflexed petals of Geranium reflexum . Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… you covered. Spend a day learning about low-maintenance houseplant options, basic plant care, and even how to propagate them. Along the way, we will provide ideas for using live plants to investigate plant science concepts such as adaptation and structure and function of plant parts. Take home a variety of plants to get started. ISBE PD Hours: 6 …
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… New! Discover the more than 400 species of solitary bees native to Illinois and create a “bee hotel” to provide habitat for these wonderful creatures. Solitary bees do not live in hives and often find their suitable habitat threatened by human development and activity. Using upcycled materials, you will create a nesting site for different species to …
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… at the tip of a three foot flowering spike. Native to higher elevations in Central America and southern Mexico it grows best in cool conditions, bright sunlight and high humidity in very well drained orchid potting mix. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… leaves that turn green/green-shaded after bronze new growth. Mature plants reach 12" height and width. Small flowers with pale yellow sepals and primrose-yellow petals appear in mid to late spring. Does well in light to deep shade, in … competing with tree roots.. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… to the Asian tropics, creeping fig is a large family of plants that includes trees, shrubs, and clinging vines. Ficus pumilla is one of the finest clinging vines, which, once established, grows vigorously, producing evergreen leaves and oblong yellow to red figs. Native to zones 9-11, it can be grown outdoors as a ground cover … in bright indirect light. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk outside, typically covering less than a mile and ending with a forest-based tea. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the Dwarf Conifer Garden entrance …
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… to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk outside, typically covering less than a mile and ending with a forest-based tea. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the Circle Garden …
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… in early spring before the leaves emerge. This rare Korean native is hardy to USDA zone 4 and prefers moist soils and cool summer temperatures. Grow in full sun in cool northern gardens or partial shade in … currently known as Shenyang. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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