… stalwarts. Discover some of the best crabapple trees for the Midwest region. A Garden walk is included. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=3 hours OPC elective Mark Zampardo, …
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… English | Spanish I would like to honor a great figure in the world of plants. Her name was Ynes Enriquetta Julietta Mexia. Ynes … one of the most accomplished botanical explorers and plant collectors of her time. Her story is not widely known but deserves recognition. An American of Mexican descent, Mexia embodies the … the “achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.” When I was honored to be part of an international plant collecting trip …
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… Fall Color Infographic Click here to download a printable version. … Click here to download a printable version. …
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… tree, pink-ball dombeya ( Dombeya wallichii ) features rounded, hanging clusters of flowers 4 to 6 inches across. Native to east Africa and Madagascar, the genus is a highly sought-after ornamental in USDA Zones 9 and warmer. The genus name celebrates the …
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… used in garden design for centuries. Both its sound and its motion provide a lively contrast to the serenity of garden landscapes, as the Waterfall Garden dramatically demonstrates at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Waterfall Garden provides a unique setting to demonstrate the seasonal adaptation of more than 15,000 plants and trees. A 45-foot waterfall … used in garden design for centuries. Both its sound and its motion provide a lively contrast to the serenity of garden landscapes, as the Waterfall Garden dramatically demonstrates at the …
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… New! The “moon illusion” makes the moon look larger at the horizon than when it is higher in the sky. Why does this happen and why are our eyes so easily fooled? You will learn …
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… a couple of years. It flowers in late summer with small globes of fragrant lilac florets and is known for its twisting blue-green leaves that are also fragrant. It prefers average, …
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… light and soil conditions. At maturity, it can reach a height and width of 6 feet. It is differentiated from the species by having a better form, bigger berries, and superior fall …
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… on this hardy perennial that thrives in moist but not wet soil in sunny locations. This series is well- branched and makes great cut flowers. All parts of the plant are poisonous and so …
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… purplish red with the onset of cooler temperatures in fall. This nonhardy grass from Africa is suitable for use in annual displays in the Chicago area. Plant 'Savannah' in full sun and …
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