… a nice two-toned effect. This is one of two roses selected by the American Rose Society for endorsement in 2011. To win this honor, roses are planted and evaluated in 26 different gardens across the country for two years. Only cultivars that perform well in all American climates earn this prestigious …
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… Q: Are there homegrown plant materials besides conifers that I can use for holiday decorations? Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants from … the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and other evergreen trees and shrubs for holiday decorations. However, not every home landscape contains conifers that can be pruned … decorative objects. One caution: do not cut tree branches in the fall, use either disease-free fallen branches or branches pruned in February or early March and stored for later use. …
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… The horse chestnut is native to the Balkans. This cultivar is known for its cut-leaves giving it a feathery look. It has white flowers in airy panicles that appear in the spring. Fall color is a medium yellow. It can reach a height of 26 with a spread of 20 feet. It can tolerate some shade and has medium soil and water …
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… Gain a comprehensive understanding of basic pruning practices and techniques for landscape professionals through lecture and demonstrations in the field. Discussion includes a review of pruning tools and equipment care. Dress for the weather. Lunch is on your own. The School’s CEUs=4. 5 hours OPC elective Tom Tiddens, …
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… its Regenstein Learning Campus , including the Learning Center and the Nature Play Garden. The 26,700-square-foot Learning Center—the heart of the Campus—is a hub for plant-based community and civic engagement, intergenerational learning, hands-on coursework, … awards for the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center , designed the 26,700-square-foot, curving, two-story Learning Center with sustainability input from experts at …
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… Q: Are there homegrown plant materials besides conifers that I can use for holiday decorations? A: Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants … the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and other evergreen trees and shrubs for holiday decorations. However, not every home landscape contains conifers that can be pruned … decorative objects. One caution: do not cut tree branches in the fall, use either disease-free fallen branches or branches pruned in February or early March and stored for later use. …
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… yes, there's still snow on the ground. Yet smart gardeners know that now is the time to plan for fall color in your garden. Nurseries and garden centers start receiving and displaying their stock in the next month or so, including the newest varieties of perennials for this year. Catalogs and web sites are already showing off new varieties, sometimes with … over grey-green foliage, they give way to peach-colored seedheads. 16 to 18 inches, tall, 26 to 28 inches wide Firecracker sedum ( Sedum 'Firecracker') smolders with intense burgundy-red …
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… at the Chicago Botanic Garden inspired Windy City Harvest to offer this special course for gardeners to learn about the pollinators in their backyards and gardening techniques to …
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… Experience gentle yoga for well-being in a relaxing and inclusive environment designed for all levels of fitness. Enjoy a combination of gentle breathing, stretching, meditation, and … September 3) or 9 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (no class November 26) Patricia and Steve Nakon, Whole Journey Classroom 2, Learning Center $179/$229 …
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… alignment, gain core strength, increase cardiovascular capacity, and improve balance. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Dress for the weather. This class may be taken multiple times. 5 Saturdays, May 3 – May 31, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, June 14 – July 12, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, July 26 – August 23, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, September 6 – October 4, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, …
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