… Updates on Garden Programs Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, we have had to cancel, modify, or postpone some programs, classes, and exhibitions at the Garden. This list will be updated as we get new information. Please check back if you have any questions about a particular event. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Canceled in 2021: Super Seed Weekend, … Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, we have had to cancel, modify, or postpone some programs, classes, and exhibitions at the Garden. This list …
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… Q: My red-twig dogwood stems don't seem to be as bright red as they used to be. What is the problem? A. As red-twig dogwood stems age, they turn dark in color. The best way to maintain your plant's health and maximize its color is to prune it using a technique known …
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… The Kleinman Family Cove It's a center for teaching about the importance of water; a place to investigate aquatic plants and animals; … Career Continuum programs. More than 1,000 teachers from early childhood through high school visit the Cove annually through teacher development programs aimed at improving environmental … It's a center for teaching about the importance of water; a place to investigate aquatic plants and animals; and a resource for water conservation information. The …
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… You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to fashion this charming star-shaped wreath from branches, raffia, zip ties, … instructions from Heather Sherwood, one of our very creative senior horticulturists, to get your own star appeal for the holidays. Heather has selected red-twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea ) for its warm, cheery …
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… provides master gardener training online and in person throughout the state of Illinois. To find a course near you, please visit the Local Master Gardener Programs information page. For information on other training dates and sites, check the University of Illinois Extension … provides master gardener training online and in person throughout the state of Illinois. To find a course near you, please visit the Local Master Gardener Programs information page. For …
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… give its whinnylike call in the woods at the Garden. This hardy, adaptable bird is built to get food left by other birds that leave town for the winter. Woodpeckers can go up and down trees … that long tongue when he's not using it? He wraps it inside his head around his skull. The best “human” example of a woodpecker's tongue wrapped around its skull is a retractable tape …
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… bulbs offer a versatility and a smashing swath of color in all gardens. In addition to the true kings and queens of the bulb garden, there is a very interesting group of smaller … years as long as the foliage is allowed to yellow and wither naturally, thus providing food for the blossoms to come. Winter aconite ( Eranthishyemalis ) White trout lily ( … inches White, bell-shaped flowers with a green dot on each petal Spring Full sun, light shade; best to have morning sun; dry soil; naturalizes Summer snowflake ( Leucojum aestivum ) 8-15 …
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… Rose of Paestrum. It earned that name by being the only one of the Old European varieties to repeat, blooming in flushes every six weeks or so. The charming pink rosettes bloom in … with a strong Damask scent. In some ways, this is a tough, versatile rose. It's hardy to Zone 4, tolerates partial shade conditions well, and isn't particularly fussy about soil as … it does not have the disease resistance of modern roses, so it's particularly important to ensure good air circulation with proper siting and pruning. …
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… A favorite flavoring all over the world, pepper is used in a different way by each cuisine: Caribbean chefs flavor their dishes with habanero; in Thailand they prefer … local, no Chicago dog is complete unless it comes with sport peppers!) Use these top tips to ensure the best pepper harvest year after year in your garden, because every bite is worth savoring. …
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… one, with the classic quartered center and fragrance of old-fashioned roses. You can prune it to fit in a border, or grow it as a short climber by a door or patio to enjoy the fragrance. Rose … of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give them, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that without full sun and good air circulation, even the most … may need help fighting fungal diseases. Also, repeat-blooming roses are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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