… deciduous, rounded, Missouri native tree or large, upright shrub that typically grows 20 to 30 feet tall and occurs in limestone glades, rocky limestone bluffs, and bald knobs in the area of southeast Missouri. Smoketree gets its common name, not from the 6- to 10-inch flower clusters (tiny, insignificant, dioecious, yellowish-green flowers) which bloom … colors in the fall, including yellow, red, orange, and reddish purple, producing some of the best fall color of any native American trees and shrubs. It is not subject to serious insect or …
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… Windy City Harvest’s Youth Farm in high school because she was a “tomboy at heart” who wanted to get her hands dirty. Deshawn Willingham started in the Corps program because he needed a job—then … is] just a training ground for five years down the road,” Smith said. They’ve come a long way, but the dream only gets bigger from here. …
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… This is a tall, dramatic plant that grows to 3 feet or more with large spherical umbels best grown in clumps. Sterile flowers have a long … because they are not pollinated. Its leaves are long and strap-like. It may be possible to get blooms on plants in the shade of deciduous trees if the leaf canopy is not complete when …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ever been to Norway in the winter? It is bone-chilling cold and dark...and everyone is outside, even when … every day in a nearby park or your garden or porch. Breathe in the crisp air and reshape the way you think of winter. Learn more The Chicago Botanic Garden is your friluftsliv playground. … ready for spring, and there are critters at work in the prairie. Learn more So, bundle up, get outside, and practice friluftsliv . Nature is here for us, 24/7. …
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… foliage is purple bronze. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on new wood so may be pruned in later winter if needed. The genus Spiraea consists of small- to medium-sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small, simple leaves are generally lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spiraeas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable, and …
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… endless photographic opportunities with the architecture and city scenes of Chicago. We will visit Chinatown, Millennium Park/Lurie Garden, and Navy Pier to capture the sights of the city. Explore new camera settings while learning to integrate … landscape and hardscape photography. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. Students will need to purchase water taxi tickets on two of the days that the …
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… well-intentioned distribution by General Mills of “one size fits all” wildflower seed packets to combat the declining populations of bees and other pollinators. The decline of pollinator … important agricultural pollinators, but many of our native bees are vastly more imperiled. For example, the rusty patched bumblebee , native to the Upper Midwest, was just listed this month by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as …
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… tree lots carry a dazzling array of trees ranging from fragrant balsam firs ( Abies balsamea) to shimmering Colorado blue spruces ( Picea pungens ). With so many choices, how does one choose? … piney fragrance. They feature dark green needles (often with silver undersides) and are known for their rounded needles, which minimize injuries. They’re among the longest-lived Christmas trees and most resistant to needle drop. The main downside is that some varieties can be very expensive. Colorado blue …
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… of petals distinguish this cultivar from all other snowdrops. As soon as temperatures begin to warm in late winter, this cultivar springs from the frozen ground and perfumes the air with … sunny days, the other petals open wide, releasing their fragrance and inviting pollinators to visit. Snowdrops are an ideal selection for naturalizing under large deciduous trees like oaks and maples. Their very short growing …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
