… of tightly packed flowers, often followed by conspicuous berries. NOTE: Berries are poisonous to people and rabbits; harmless to birds and butterflies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… interest (flowers, fruit, foliage, or bark) and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided … and more than 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… a height of 5 inches in bloom and the flowers benefit from a ground cover that can add support to their long, delicate flowers during heavy rains and wind. Because it starts into growth … effects of radiation frosts while the lack of leaves in the upper canopy permits sunlight to reach the thin, grass-like leaves of this crocus at ground level. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… New! Explore the dark side by learning how to capture images of the night sky such as fireworks, astrophotography (lunar phases, aurora … which will be held in Highland Park or Wilmette depending on conditions. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A tripod is required. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Experience with DSLR or mirrorless camera, …
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… Butterflies has small, dark blue flowers with white patterns on the falls. The stems stand 30 to 36 inches high with 3 or more blooms on each stem in early summer. The thin, grass-like … clumps which keep out weeds. The name iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic Fleur de Lys, which has been a symbol of … of the iris flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… large, stunning cobalt blue flowers in late spring. It stands 34 inches high and blooms in mid to late season. In 1975 Vi Luihn was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society. … adaptation of the iris flower. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Alex Johnson is the university carillonist at the University of Chicago. There he teaches a studio of 20 … improvisation on piano and melodica. Originally from Seattle, Kayla Gunderson first learned to play the carillon at the University of Rochester, where she eventually taught several students to play as well. In 2022, Gunderson spent four months in Stockholm, Sweden, where she regularly …
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… Memories We are continuously adding images, check back to see more! … We are continuously adding images, check back to see more! …
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… red chile flakes 4 ounces gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled Directions Preheat oven to 450° . Cut onions in half lengthwise, peel, and thinly slice. In a bowl, combine onion and … red chile flakes 4 ounces gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled Directions Preheat oven to 450° . Cut onions in half lengthwise, peel, and thinly slice. In a bowl, combine onion and …
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… edible kale. Kale thrive in moderately rich, well drained soils in full sun. This cultivar is not only a delight to have on the dinner table but also a feast for the eyes in the garden. …
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