Are you considering putting a tree in the Mid-American Bonsai Exhibition hosted by the Chicago Botanic Garden in August? In this class, you will get help refining your tree so it is show-ready. We will cover display principles and accent plants. The timing of this class is perfect to give your trees plenty of time to recover and be at their best for the show. Students will need to bring their …
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Pink to lavender 2-inch daisies cover this large, nonhardy perennial from South Africa from spring through early summer. Plant this large (up to 5 feet high) beauty toward the back of the flower beds after the danger of frost has passed, and enjoy the display. This perennial flowers best in full sun, moderate soil, and average water. In mild climates (USDA Zones 9-10), the foliage is evergreen; a …
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Hundreds of small, single yellow-marigold blossoms cover this annual from summer up to the first hard frost of fall. The finely dissected, lacy foliage provides a fine texture for the landscape. Deadhead (remove old flowers) to encourage additional blooms. Flowers can be used in cooking, and the foliage has a pleasant citrus fragrance. Plant 'Lemon Gem' in full sun and in average soil, and …
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… are some very important features to consider when you travel to your local garden center to buy your fertilizer. Knowing the square footage of lawn that you have on your property will …
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… or primacies will produce the second larger crop. After the second fruiting, the canes will die and should be removed. Pruning for blackberries is similar to raspberries. They are also …
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… allowing for the full-body structure they are going to assume. An alternative would be to buy transplants and pop them in wherever you want them. Leaves from transplants can be harvested …
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… they grow, allowing for the full-body structure they are going to assume. An alternative is to buy transplants and pop them in wherever you want them. Leaves from transplants can be harvested …
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Q. I often admire the crabapple trees espaliered on the Visitor Center. Is this a procedure I could duplicate at home with one or two small trees? A. Yes, it is. An espalier is an innovative way to soften a brick wall, a trellis or even a chain link fence. If space permits, consider using more than one tree. The Red Jewel crabapple trees on the Visitor Center are espaliered into basic Y-shapes …
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New! This course will feature native trees of Illinois, their key identification features, native range, landscape uses, and other noteworthy facts. Participants will learn how to best incorporate native trees and their cultivars into landscape designs and the ecological services provided by these important species. The class is divided into approximately half lecture and half field work touring …
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New! Spend a fun night out making and tasting the best bites from across the country at this cooking class. Featured recipes will highlight regional favorites such as Vermont cheddar mac and cheese; spiced maple cocktail ribs; chicken, pepper, and avocado tostaditas; lobster and mango spring rolls; and heartland five-bean salad with creamy garlic dressing. Learn how to cook a lobster, work with …
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