… season. Cut back spent flowering stems to encourage a second flush of flowers. Flowers best in full sun locations in moderately moist, well-drained soils. Pollinators of all types are attracted to the flowers. …
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… needs. Remember that many houseplants need less water during the winter months. Put the plants in a location that suits their winter light needs. Keep plants away from drafts and heating … Know that some plants need added humidity during the winter. Most plants, except orchids not in bloom, need little to no fertilization when they are not in active growth. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or …
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… In this gentle class, learn a selection of the 24 Yang forms to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation, while seated in a chair or using a cane for support. Emphasizing mindful movement and mental focus, this class … November 4 and 25) Gordon Lock, instructor Class locations vary between two indoor rooms in the Regenstein Center: Burnstein Hall and Nichols Hall. $159/$199 …
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… specific hues of flowers, the bright and subdued greens of leaves, and the deep, subtle colors in shadows. You will make charts for permanent reference and then apply this knowledge as you paint flowers and leaves from live specimens. You will work in watercolor, but exercises apply to all media. A supply list will be sent. This class will be … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. ART requirement Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, The Field Museum …
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… The reds buds of Indian Magic crabapple open to rose-pink flowers, followed by glossy red fruit in the fall that change to orange with frost. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide 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 …
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… buds of MORNING SUN® crabapple open to white flowers followed by abundant bright yellow fruit in the fall that persist into winter. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide 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 …
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… can grow to 6 to 8 feet tall, and can be trained to a tree form. It requires regular watering in extreme heat. Hydrangeas are best grown in full sun to partial shade and in moist soil. They bloom on the current season's wood—thus, pruning can be a good way to control …
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… and stamens on this native of the humid, hot lowland rainforests of southeast Asia. Growing in the nutrient-poor tree canopies, this genus has developed modified leaves called pitchers that … hair-like growths inside the pitcher point downward ensuring ease of access and difficulty in escaping from the pitcher. Included in the water-like contents of the pitcher are tissue dissolving acids, enzymes and bacteria. Once …
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… viburnum has a more compact habit than the species. This cultivar was introduced from Europe in 1966 by the U.S. National Arboretum. White flowers in spring are followed by orange-red fruit in July which persist for almost a month before turning black. Viburnums are a versatile genus of …
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… Anne Russell viburnum features pink buds that open to pure spicily-fragrant white flowers in early to mid-spring. This back cross between V. carlesii and V. x burkwoodii was created by John Russell of L.R. Russell Ltd, Richmond Nurseries, Windelsham, England in 1951 and named in honor of his wife. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well …
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