… BURGUNDY HEARTS® redbud tree has heart-shaped leaves which are a dark-reddish purple. In early spring, before the leaves appear, the tree is covered with masses of violet-pink flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which …
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… shade and moist soil conditions to reach a height of 9 inches by late April to early May. In late winter they produce showy, fragrant white blooms with green markings on the inner whorl of petals. It is resistant to deer and rabbits. Snowdrops make an indeal groundcover beneath large deciduous …
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… white stripe on the green leaves. Snowdrops are among the earliest harbingers of spring in the cool temperate zones. On sunny late-winter days, the outer petals "flare"out, releasing the strong honey fragrance that is irresistible to pollinators (and gardeners). An amazing plant-sap chemistry allows this …
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… One of many spineless prickly pear cactus bred and released by Luther Burbank as cattle forage in the arid Southwest around 1909, minute glocides (very small spines) must be burned off the pads before cattle will consume them. With its mucilagenous texture, it is somewhat like boiled okra. …
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… Hot Rio Nights lobster claw heliconia is derived form the heliconies of south America. Hot Rio Nights has spectacular 18 inch red … time this plant can form clumps up to ten feet wide making them suitable for screens or hedges in warmer locations. Heliconias like moist but freely-draining soils and require regular feeding. …
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… Spend some time in the Garden’s Krasberg Rose Garden and explore ways to saturate color to add interest and drama … will be presented. Students should have a working knowledge of camera controls. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=3 hours FPC …
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… 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. … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. Prerequisite: Beginning Watercolor or similar experience. Judith Joseph, artist & …
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… six miles of shoreline, and natural areas spread across 385 acres, the Chicago Botanic Garden is both a dream and a challenge for photographers. Enjoy the turning of the seasons and discover … capture the essence of the Garden. Then, put your knowledge to work photographing the Garden in all its early spring glory using your digital camera, film camera, or smartphone. Paul Lucas, …
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… Create bold, one-of-a-kind textiles using sunlight and dye. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn sun painting, a simple and experimental process that … learning an accessible dyeing technique that you can use for future projects. The emphasis is on experimentation, play, and personal expression. All skill levels welcome. All supplies …
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… are typical of the Christmas cactus ( Schlumbergera truncata ), but cultivars can be obtained in a wide range of warm colors. This epiphyte is native to the coastal jungles of Brazil, and requires partial shade, warm humid air, and a …
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