… After learning several techniques, we will paint in the Garden. Some experience with color is helpful. Prerequisite: Color mixing coursework or equivalent experience. The School’s CEUs= 12 …
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… “This is a tree-form lilac with creamy white flowers in June, and excellent winter interest from its …
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… Mount Airy Fothergilla is a small shrub 3-5' height and width, which produces fragrant white flowers in late April and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of September. Plant in full sun, moisture retentive soils and stake when young if the location is windy. Insect and disease free in the Chicago area. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in the garden during the summer and the tuber can be dug and eaten at season's end (it is a sweet potato). Plant in full sun in well drained soils and protect from deer (they love the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the top piece of newspaper moist by spritzing it with water. Worms need a moist environment to thrive and this sheet will reduce water loss and create a barrier between the food and the … the top paper and bedding and add the food on one side. Cover the food with bedding, again to reduce pests. Adding food on only one side will make it easier to know when and how fast the … explore a new place without drying out. Think of it as worms vacationing! Unfortunately, it is a risky venture, because a hungry robin may be lurking or they may not get back underground …
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… The Shantung maple ( Acer truncatum ) is a medium-sized tree that can reach a height of 45 feet. Originally from China, its shiny green …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Kalimeris incisa , Japanese cut-leaf aster is a heat, humidity and drought tolerant perennial that produces blue flowers from August through …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This low-growing, mounded annual is covered in cobalt blue, white-and-yellow trumpet shaped flowers from summer into early fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… late winter. Place this kalanchoe in a brightly lit area and avoid over watering. This plant is tolerant of the drier humidity found in many homes during the winter months. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant