… Examine the compositional techniques of today’s contemporary nature and landscape photographers to help you find your photographic voice. Apply these ideas to your … level. Digital SLR or mirrorless cameras are required. FPC required course, nature and landscape track Paul Lucas, nature photographer and instructor Classroom 4, Learning Center …
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… organic product high in nitrogen. Chicago area soils are naturally high in potassium and phosphorus, and most lawns don’t require more. This nitrogen application will help lawns retain green color longer in winter and color up faster in early spring. Try to avoid walking on frozen turf; this breaks grass …
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… Members are invited to an exclusive tour of the Helen and Richard Thomas English Walled Garden, one of the Garden’s most enchanting and popular places. Step past the sleepy stone lion, breathe in the cowslip primrose, and listen to the water trickle into an eighteenth-century lead cistern. Meet lead …
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… white "bee" in the center are produced on tall spikes on this hardy larkspur. Partial shade and humus-rich soils that retain some moisture even during the summer droughts are important. Free of most insect and disease problems. A relatively short lived perennial, allow it to mature and scatter seeds in the fall to keep it returning to the garden. …
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… regions of several Philippine islands; growing alongside tropical rhododendrons, azaleas and myrtles. The pendulous pseudobulbs elongate into cane like stems that host clusters of deep lilac-blue flowers from late February thru March. Relatively warm day temperatures and cool nights plus high humidity and a distinct dormancy are all characteristics associated with successful care for this species. …
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… species. It prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun. Alliums are deer resistant and are a perfect companion to interplant with tulips and crocus to deter squirrels and chipmunks from digging up the bulbs. …
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… Golden yellow showy bracts and small white insignificant flowers are produced throughout the warm season. In the Garden's … into year round. Its strong, vigorous vining habit will need to be tied onto supports and pruned to keep it smaller than the 25 feet it has the potential to achieve. Grow in full sun, and protect from temperatures below 45 degrees F. …
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… medium sized plants from summer into fall on this annual. Plant in full sun in average soils and water whenever the leaves start to slightly droop. Attracts pollinators to the flowers and seed eating songbirds to the fruit later in the early fall. The flower heads can be collected and dried for ornamental flower arrangements. …
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… orange-red edges to the petals but mature to red with yellow edges. The combination of younger and older flowers provides a bright, colorful display. This cultivar grows to 40 inches by 36 inches. Plant the sneezeweed in full sun and moist soil. Pollinating insects are attracted to the flowers, and songbirds enjoy the seeds. …
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… Compact self branching plants feature lime green foliage and, during late summer, morning glory style flowers in white with a purple eye. Plant in well drained moisture retentive soils in full sun for best foliage color and growth. Dig tubers in fall after first frost has knocked the foliage off and enjoy home grown sweet potatoes at the end of the season. Deer love the leaves. …
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