… in harmony with the natural world. Gather beneath the open sky, surrounded by lush greenery and the living symphony of the Garden–birdsong, rustling leaves, and the heartbeat of the earth itself. The drum, one of humanity’s oldest instruments, becomes a bridge between self and soil, sound and silence, heart and horizon. When people make music together outdoors, they do …
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… in harmony with the natural world. Gather beneath the open sky, surrounded by lush greenery and the living symphony of the Garden–birdsong, rustling leaves, and the heartbeat of the earth itself. The drum, one of humanity’s oldest instruments, becomes a bridge between self and soil, sound and silence, heart and horizon. When people make music together outdoors, they do …
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… boring. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. They're generally woodland plants, happiest in dappled shade and cool, consistently moist soil. Most form mounds of toothed leaves and then in mid-summer send up spikes of tightly packed flowers, often followed by conspicuous …
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… the dark blotch surrounded by a white eye on these amazingly hardy annuals. Like other violas and pansies, they flower best in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. However, unlike most cultivars, Marina, if planted in early fall will survive most Chicago winters and burst into flower in early spring with many more blooms than if it were planted directly from …
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… This deep pink <em>Weigela</em> blooms later than many, starting in June and continuing into July, with some repeat flowering later in the season. Between 'Olympiade's' height (up to 8 feet) and <em>Weigela's</em> tolerance for heaving pruning, it's particularly well-suited for use as a hedge. </p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigelas.</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much …
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… Heavily flowered spikes of purple, lavender, pink, and apricot are produced on one year plants above the mounded, dark green foliage. Most foxgloves are biennial, meaning they have to grow one season and experience cool winter temperatures before they produce flowers. This series cuts the production time in half. Plant them in fertile, moderately moist, well-drained soils and in partially shaded conditions. Deadhead the first year to prevent seed set and encourage a …
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… The foilage of PINK PRINCESS® crabapple emerges purple and becomes bronze-green as the season progresses. Pink blossoms are followed by red fruit in the … a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower …
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… The foliage of Profusion crabapple emerges purple and fades to a bronzy green as the season progresses. Deep red buds open to purple-pink flowers, … a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower …
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… The foliage of Flaming Mound spirea emerges red and turns golden as the summer progresses. Blooms are deep pink. The Spiraea japonica species … a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to yellow/gold and bloom coloration ranging from pale pink to dark pinks that are almost red or purple. These …
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… The foliage of Goldflame spirea emerges bronze and turns yellowish green in summer. Blooms are deep pink. The Spiraea japonica species includes … a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to yellow/gold and bloom coloration ranging from pale pink to dark pinks that are almost red or purple. These …
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