… Geum urbanum is also known by its common names of Wood Avens, or Herb Bennet. It grows 1 to 2 feet high and …
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… has leaves of a thicker texture that are pubescent or hairy on the underside from which is derived its common name -- downy. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that …
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… then share and discuss images with helpful, encouraging critiques. A fully charged iPhone is required for this course. Dress for the weather. Expect moderate walking. Prerequisite: Basic …
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… hibiscus refused to give up, as did its owner. One fall, I saw our neighbors bring in their outdoor furniture. Hey, one of them said over the fence, we’re going to toss the … by blooming profusely for many years, indoors during the cold months and outdoors on the patio in the summer. Then, one winter, the plant started looking sick and stopped producing flowers. I … Then a lot of leaves, and finally a flower! And recently, the plant produced what I think is its largest red blossom ever. It took some time, but somehow, we found in the earth what it …
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… to behold. Thousands of annuals are putting on a show throughout the display gardens. That’s in addition to the trees, shrubs, and vines that will soon don yellow, red, and russet cloaks. … Giant Swiss chard, Flamingo Pink mums, and Strawberry Blonde calendula share the spotlight in the Graham Bulb Garden with 120 blue-flowered Mystic Spires Improved salvia, a pollinator and … Disco Red marigolds, and Monaco Orange snapdragons. The Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden is a delight with more than 500 violas, including Ruby & Gold Babyface, Sunrise, and Delta Cool …
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… families experience the unique live music of the Little Miss Ann Band. Little Miss Ann is an instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music and a former Chicago Public Schools …
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… planted plants may need protection from rabbits until established, but otherwise this cultivar is insect- and pest-resistant. (The old name for this plant was Aster oblongifolius 'October …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… from mid-spring into summer, the buds open to reveal bright pinkish-red flowers. And this bush is no fragile beauty. It's hardy to Zone 3, meaning it can handle winter temperatures down to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… spring. As curator of plant collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I’m always dreaming in color, and I couldn’t help imagining how this serene shade might drift into beds, borders, and … the whole space, inviting you to slow down and take a deep, settling breath. “Cloud Dancer” is a true chameleon in the garden, blending effortlessly with almost any palette. Whether you want calm …
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… Center, Seminar Rooms A /B Program: Tom Tiddens, Supervisor, Plant Health Care Critters in the Garden March 2019 No meetings held April 2019 Executive – April 2 – Mary Bent Room Meeting … Center, Seminar Rooms A /B Program: Tom Tiddens, Supervisor, Plant Health Care Critters in the Garden March 2019 No meetings held April 2019 Executive – April 2 – Mary Bent Room Meeting …
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