… Continue to plant hardy spring-flowering bulbs early this month if weather and soil conditions permit. … sand or gravel before setting in bulbs. These products help deter rodents from digging. Cut to the ground all remaining dried perennial material not intended for winter interest. Add to your compost pile. …
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… state-of-the-art lab—including all the unique seed prep equipment—and learn the multiple steps to seed banking from their arrival to long-term storage. Limited to 12 participants. Tour Guide: Dave Sollenberger, Seed Bank Manager Location: Daniel F. and …
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… The cultivar Gull's Wing has large semi-ruffled white blooms with flared falls. It stands 30 to 36 inches high and blooms in mid to late spring, while the thin, grass-like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. … clumps which keep out weeds. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic Fleur de Lys, which has been a symbol of …
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… Kohleria are herbacious perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria Evil Storm’ has red flowers with white in the throat overlain with … by soft, ovate scalloped leaves and tubular flowers that are covered with soft fuzz. Related to African violets, the leaves are often suffused with purple or brown. The tubes, which are an … five spotted lobes. In the right conditions (indoors) kohlerias grow quickly and will need to be pinched back after flowering. They do well in sunlight from a south-facing window or bright …
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… The red buds of FIREBIRD® Sargent crabapple open to white flowers along low horizontal branches and are followed by red fruit. Crabapples are … trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1-2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit and fruit make them attractive plants … by humans but are beloved by birds. Most crabapples benefit from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow. …
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… and autumn. QUICKTIME™ violas are free flowering and mounded plants that quickly grow to 6 inches tall and wide in the spring and are covered with small pansy like flowers. Uniform blue petals surround the darker halo encasing the yellow eye. This viola flowers up to two weeks earlier than other cultivars with a heavier production of flowers. Plant in full … balanced, fertilization throughout the spring and again in fall. Attracts pollinating insects to the garden. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… and clarify your artistic vision by taking a journey of self-discovery in photography leading to an exhibition-worthy portfolio. Through writing, creativity exercises, and feedback sessions, … your inner emotions and thoughts using symbols and metaphors. You will be encouraged to follow your own goals from documentary to abstract photography. Advanced-level proficiency or consent of instructor required. This …
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… stipple, cross-hatching, contour-line, and combinations. Use black-and-white elements to create value, tone, and texture such as leaf venation, stem texture, and shading. Learn to create positive and negative tones to establish depth and dimension. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1. …
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… New! Welcome to the whimsical world of butterfly pinning. Embark on an enchanting journey to preserve the beauty of these delicate creatures forever. Learn expert techniques that turn you … their wings, capturing their essence like a true artist. Leave with a pinned butterfly to display in your home. Butterflies are ethically sourced. All supplies included. Class …
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… dark, one not often seen in the Garden. In this evening workshop, a special rig will be set up to draw in some of our most unique neighbors as you explore the night. Look closely, listen deeply, and meet some of the many creatures with whom we share the land. Learn to recognize various nighttime critters and become acquainted with community science apps that will be used in future research to help preserve our planet. Class will start inside then move outdoors. Dress for the weather. …
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