… may have elevated the rose to star status with his line, “Of all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.” But what is it about dahlias that has attracted so many fans and admirers? In our effort to describe the joys of dahlia gardening, members of the Central … to the huge “dinnerplates,” the dense, glossy-leaved plants that grow up to 6 feet tall and bloom with flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter. As one member said: “I love giant flowers! …
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… Nature, Culture, and Human Health Thursday, December 18, 2014 9 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center, … Plan, to have many more Cook County residents form strong relationships with nature and experience the many health benefits that come with spending time outdoors. Horticultural … emotional and even intellectual benefits that interaction with nature affords human beings. It is hoped that this symposium provides a catalyst for further research on the health benefits of …
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… Now that most of the trees have dropped their leaves, the scenery appears brown and boring UNLESS you know what to look for. I’m talking about tree bark. Learning to identify … chains. What do you see? Hackberry bark, north side Hackberry trees are related to elms and they grow all over North America. We have a few of them on the east side of Parking Lot 4. … McDonald Woods, along the trail near Parking Lot 4. The large tree to the left of the bridge is a hackberry. One reason for the popularity of this tree is that the fruits—hackberries—feed …
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… Photography is as much about seeing and understanding the subject as it is about the technical side of taking … With an emphasis on composition, this course will explore the difference between how we see and what the camera “sees” through the lens, helping you discover the truly wonderful images can …
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… look at a multitude of soil components, organic versus chemical fertilizers, mycorrhiza, and root health. Maximizing growth and maintaining tree health is key to creating quality bonsai. March is a great time to repot, so bring a tree in for …
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… Watercolor is a luminous, beautiful medium. Learn to pair the delicacy and gestural brushwork of watercolor with expressive line work in pen; and add depth and vibrancy to your watercolor paintings with the enhancement of colored pencil. …
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… edition of Smart Gardener to those gardener-chefs who love the link between the horticultural and the culinary. Of the few orchids that are used as edibles worldwide, one is world-famous and probably already in your kitchen cabinet: Vanilla planifolia . One of the 110 species in the …
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… Training plants is a garden art form. At its most ornamental and intricate, the art of training plants becomes … favor the geometric look in training plants. Consider the number of precisely pruned yew and boxwood shrubs — in globes, flat rectangles, cones, or pyramids. Sunny gardens might feature …
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… Trees and shrubs, including balled and burlapped evergreens, can still be planted this month. Plant on a cloudy day, early in the … to the ground old canes of forsythia and lilac. Alternative time to do renovation pruning is in late winter when plants are dormant. Deadhead (or lightly prune) spent lilac blossoms to …
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… Monitor newly planted trees and shrubs for insects or disease. Succulent new growth is often the first area to be attacked by insects. Aphids can be hosed off foliage. Many sucking, piercing, and chewing insects will finish feeding this month, leaving cosmetic damage but nothing serious …
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