… Prunus tenella 'Fire Hill' is a dwarf shrub with long thin leaves and a breathtaking display of dark pink flowers in spring. This is a low growing suckering shrub … it can slowly increase in size without disturbing neighboring trees or shrubs. Relatively pest free and completely hardy. Prune only to shape soon after the flowers have passed so the new growth …
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… – 3 p.m. Dan Bussey, orchard manager of Seed Savers Exchange Alsdorf Auditorium The lecture is free, but seating is limited (regular Garden parking fees apply). Get Tickets Now Lewis … hundreds of pre-1900 apple varieties. Orchard manager Dan Bussey is an apple historian and orchard keeper. Follow Dan’s childhood experiences in cider-making that led to a lifelong … with historic apple varieties. Trace the movement of apples out of Kazakhstan into Europe and eventually North America, discover the merits of Johnny Appleseed, and learn how to preserve …
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… witch hazels, although native from Missouri to Texas, are fully hardy in the Chicago area and are a welcome harbinger of spring. These are medium-sized shrubs or small trees with an upright stiff habit. The leaves are large and irregularly toothed. The flowers are small thread-like yellow petals that emerge from a dark … Klehm Nursery for its particularly intense burgundy fall color. These shrubs are maintenance free, with no reason to prune if properly placed. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… sun-loving shrub that displays creamy white flowers throughout the winter, given frost-free conditions. Produced at the nodes all along its wand-like stems, the flowers are actually … deciduous, lanceolate, stalked leaves. The flowers are visited by Mexican pollinating insects, and the plant’s milky sap deters deer browsing. A native of the state of Oaxaca in Mexico, the white plume euphorbia can reach up to 6.5 feet in height and width. When handling euphorbia, it is advisable to wear gloves, because the sap is a skin …
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… Jobs We are committed to the Garden and living our purpose: Connecting people to the power of plants so people and planet may thrive. … perspective. Provide opportunities for input and feedback from others. Actively listen to all points of view. Consider individuals’ lived experiences. Advocate for and protect time for … of horticultural therapy services for veterans, we value the dedication of our nation's service members. We believe that veterans add a unique perspective and bring valuable experience …
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… on this monopodal (single growing point) orchid that thrives in full sun, high temperatures and humidity and exceptionally well drained soils. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
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… week by learning more about pollinators, why they are important, the threats they face, and what you can do to help them. Presenters will focus on native pollinators, bees and climate change, supporting pollinators in gardens and other natural areas, supporting bees in … 11:15 a.m. Pollinator conservation Louise Clemency , Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service How do we tackle the complexity of pollinator conservation? Examples from monarch …
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… One of the earliest of the hybrid lady slipper orchids, the white flag and petals veined in green with a green cup was quite the rage in 1900. It's ability to tolerate … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most …
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… Of show-winning quality, beautiful Vanda orchids originated in Southeast Asia and are therefore warm-growing specimens. Pure’s Wax Vanda orchid, registered by Pure Orchard, … blue/violet flowers with waxy lateral sepals. They grow from a single stem (monopodial), and the roots stretch out from the base of the stem. Aerial roots roam free of their containers and can grow up to 2 meters long. In ideal conditions, you can expect …
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… Douglas-fir, a native evergreen tree, has short needles and a strong pyramidal growth habit with pendulous lower branches that give it a very graceful appearance. 'Compacta Glauca' is much smaller than the species and the needles are blue-green. The cones are interesting – they hang downward and each cone scale has a three-pointed bract. A well-grown Douglas fir in a snowclad winter …
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