… and Herb Care Stake plants Water as needed Reap the harvest Protect squashes Snip herbs Start the pumpkin patch Tree and Shrub Care Prune trees and shrubs Lawn Care Mow judiciously … As trees branch out, flowers bloom, and vegetables grow, June’s to-do list will transition from planting to maintenance tasks that encourage a healthy garden and lawn. Watering may play a … own yards. Plus, the admission fees often support nonprofit organizations in your community. A quick internet search can help you locate garden walks in your area. But don’t stop there. The …
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… was part of the garden while he resided in the temple. Today, visitors experience the garden from the veranda, but also while sailing on the pond in early autumn to view the harvest moon. On … and the sand in an effort to create harmony, tranquility and balance. Nature is represented from a minimalistic point of view. Zen gardens can be large or small and because they are dry …
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Paul Stamets lecture is filled Mushrooms for People and Planet: Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies that is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10 a.m. – noon in the Alsdorf Auditorium has filled. A very limited amount of tickets for remote viewing of the lecture as a live feed in the Pullman Room will be available for walk-in registrations starting at 8:30 a.m. Call (847) 835-8261 for more …
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This advanced class will further your knowledge of selections and layers, allowing for photo enhancement and manipulation. Projects include black and white with color accents, old photo restoration, and abstract art creation. Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with a current version of Adobe Photoshop installed and a digital camera. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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Many well-designed landscapes rely on focal points to draw the eye to a certain location in the garden. Focal points can be either non-living structures and elements or an interesting and effective plant. Discover some of the most striking plants that can become powerful focal points when thoughtfully selected and placed in the landscape. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara' is a nonhardy perennial first discovered in a garden in Santa Barbara, California. It features a compact growth habit, and its hairy, silver stems produce velvety, purple flower spikes with light lavender flowers. At the Chicago Botanic Garden, we find this plant very useful because it starts blooming in September, making it a great alternative to chrysanthemums …
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Purple Rain lilac sage ( Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain') features violet-purple spikes up to 18 inches high above the olive-green tomentose (fuzzy) leaves starting in July and continuing—if deadheaded—well into late summer. Plant this cultivar in full sun in average soil, and water it well until the root system is well-established; thereafter, it will be drought tolerant. 'Purple Rain' …
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EASY ELEGANCE® My Girl can be a reliable, season-long shot of bright pink in a mixed border, or a a carpet of color in larger spaces. The ruffly roses are quite double (petal count 28 - 30) and borne in clusters of 5 to 30 buds. In addition, as part of the EASY ELEGANCE® series, she's bred to be particularly easy care - hardy to zone 4 and highly resistant to black spot. This is a vigorous, …
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… blooms in late spring or early summer. The flowers are tubular, with five flaring petals that start with red buds that open to white. It is prized for its fragrance and may be used as a …
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… and has branches that grow more thickly. With time, it may develop upward-facing cones that start off a dark murky gray-blue. White firs are more tolerant of heat and drought than most …
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