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  • … to reach the U.S. from its native Japan, arriving here well before 1900. 'Dart's Pink Lady' is a direct descendant, and shares the impressive size, weeping habit, and prolific spring bloom …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … a treat by the door. The flower show makes them an eye-catching specimen. And the upright form is appropriate for hedging. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … ‘Nivea’ is a cultivar of the U.S. native wisteria. It can grow to 25’ in length with an 8’ spread.  It …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … or Wilmette depending on conditions. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A tripod is required. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Experience with DSLR or mirrorless camera, …
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  • … to them. I’m continuing on the path that they started on; I am their future.   What is Día de los Muertos? Día de los Muertos dates back 3,000 years to the Aztecs and Olmecs. They … to the goddess Mictecacihuatl, who watches over the dead. This festival emphasized that death is a cyclical part of the universe and need not be feared; the “veil” between life and death is the thinnest on this holiday, allowing the deceased to “visit” their family ofrendas. This …
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  • … pond flowers Tender waterlilies ( Nymphaeaceae spp.) can be planted when the water temperature is over 65 degrees Fahrenheit. There are many varieties of waterlilies. Learn more Plant summer … ( Dahlia spp.), and gladioli ( Gladiolus spp.). Rose upkeep A spring application of fertilizer is usually sufficient for species roses such as Rosa rugosa and shrub roses. All other roses … for these worms. Also keep your garden equipment clean to help prevent moving eggs to another site. Jumping worms typically live near the surface of the soil. If you see jumping worms, put …
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  • … wetland, then owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The Chicago Botanic Garden is built upon this history. For more than a year, the Chicago Botanic Garden has been working on … while adopting the Land Acknowledgment of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Our goal is to create a garden where all are welcomed, respected, and honored in their full humanity. Our Commitment to Indigenous Communities is a first step. …
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  • … Carson Landry is a freelance carillonneur from Orlando, Florida. He holds a BA in Music Studies from Principia …
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  • … blues styles as well as original songs that tip the hat to the blues tradition. Donna Herula is an award-winning blues singer/songwriter, resonator slide guitarist, and Chicago Blues Hall of … at numerous blues and music festivals in the United States as well as Europe. donnaherula.com oldtownschool.org/hireus  …
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  • … Q. I am tempted by the gorgeous azaleas available now in florist shops. Is it possible for me to plant them in my garden in spring? A. Although all azaleas are members …
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