… Golden flowers surround a central gold and maroon disk on Zimbelstern sneezeweed ( Helenium autumnale 'Zimbelstern'). Some of the petals … a splash of red/maroon on the underside as well. This hardy perennial grows to 4 feet tall and prefers full sun and moderately fertile soil. Irrigation only during droughts will keep this selection of a native …
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… New! Celebrate native blooms and create a duo of three-dimensional flowers and leaves mounted on a wood base. Using wet felting, you will create the pieces and use a fabric stiffener to shape. After the pieces have dried, you will assemble the stunning …
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… a summer morning practicing yoga in the Rose Garden. Blend mindful movement with the sights and scents of nature to create a truly restorative experience. Suitable for all levels, this class focuses on breath, balance, and relaxation, inviting you to connect with the outdoors and yourself. Enjoy some rose-themed surprises at the end of class. Bring your own mat and water …
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… Jazz Festival, Oak Street Beachstro, Del Webb Sun City, Glen View Club, Windsor Manor, and a variety of other venues in the Chicago area. The Reunion Jazz Orchestra has in its ranks doctors and architects, information technology professionals, music educators, executives, and entrepreneurs. The band has as authentic a swing as you'll find anywhere, but it also plays …
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… New! Start an edible garden and make it fun for the whole family. Gardening with your kids or grandkids will help forge deeper connections to each other, to your family’s health, to our food sources, and to the planet. Get tips on how to engage your family in gardening through ownership, responsibility, and of course, having fun. Learn how and when to start your edible garden, which plants are great …
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… Q. I am interested in starting a vegetable garden this year and wonder about the advantages of planting heirloom seeds. A. Heirloom vegetable plants are … plants that over generations have acclimated themselves to the weather, the soil conditions and the particular disease and insect problems of a given area. They have proven to be reliable producers of extremely …
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… Online and On-site Hybrid. Gain a working understanding of the initial phases of a landscape design project. Learn to begin and carry the project through conceptual design, including site measurements, base maps, site analysis, programming, functional use diagrams, plans, and …
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… There’s a good and bad side to Chameleon houttuynia, a multi-colored perennial growing 9 to 15 inches tall. Its long, heart-shaped leaves are extremely colorful, containing splotches of purple, pink, and red. Stems are vivid red, and tiny greenish-white flowers appear in the spring. They fill in quickly when planted in moist …
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… Rediscover less-known gems like the refreshing Corpse Reviver No. 2, the herbal Last Word, and the bittersweet Old Pal. Enjoy a tasting of these vintage drinks and learn techniques such as muddling, infusing spirits and syrups, and creating garnishes. Plus, take home a set of recipes, step-by-step instructions, …
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… for sale that incorporated excellent disease resistance with continual flowering, fragrance, and a beautifully shaped and colored flower. Pink semi-double flowers are produced on a mid-sized shrub rose from June … ornamental display from fall through mid-winter. Roses that possess good disease resistance and continuous flower production have informally become known as landscape shrub roses. Like all …
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