… watch or sleeping on a portable bed nearby. The image may appear bucolic, but more importantly for Rubinberg, it represents a crucial step on his path to recovery from post-traumatic stress … service dog, who helped him find his way. Training Cooper gave Rubinberg a goal, a reason to get out of the house, and the confidence to seek employment again. And once he landed a job at … alone. We’ve talked a lot about military and life experiences, and it benefits all of us…to get it out in the open in a way we can’t really do with [other people].” “I’m getting a sense of …
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… permits, remove burlap screens erected to protect plants from wind or road salt spray. Check for broken branches (prune immediately. Check plants for signs of damage from snow loads or … sprouts to grow naturally. Tend to emerging perennials As spring begins, help perennial plants get ready for the robust growing season ahead: Freeze-thaw-freeze cycles may cause some plants to … gardening sites can help you locate native plant sales in the Chicago area. For inspiration, visit the Garden’s Native Plant Garden. Learn more Return to the top …
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Hexagon stonecrop is a hardy evergreen perennial that forms a mat that is 4” tall and 8” wide. It blooms in summer with yellow, star-shaped flowers. It gets its name from the whorls of six tiny needle-like leaves that grown along its stems. It is not an evergreen groundcover, but will turn an attractive shade of red in the fall. It works well in a rock garden, where it will not be shaded by …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lip has been modified into a pouch, giving rise to the common name "lady's slipper." Insects get trapped in the pouch, and end up pollinating the flower as they maneuver to escape. The genus …
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… an inner ring of yellow from the Chinese parent. The breeder was Dennis Ledvena. Shrubs can get quite large, up to 8 feet, and suckering may occur. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in …
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Solitary clematis gets its name from the individual, nodding, blue bell-shaped flowers it produces on 2 to 3-foot stalks in early summer to early fall. Introduced into cultivation in Britain in 1573, it makes a beautiful choice when located in the front of a mixed border. It is, however, prone to flop, so be prepared to provide support. Tube clematis does best in full sun to partial shade and is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… produced by the crushed, scratchy leaves repel deer and rabbits. In climates that do not get colder than 25 degrees Fahrenheit, this plant is a deciduous perennial that flowers from …
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… yellow. The arrowwood viburnum is one of the hardiest and easiest to grow of all viburnums for the garden. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… in June. The berries are edible and can be used to make pastries and preserves—if you can get them before the birds do. The green leaves turn a brilliant red, yellow, and orange in the … fall, giving the tree an appearance of a rainbow. The narrow habit of this tree makes it ideal for small gardens. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible …
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… It is a North American native that can be found in moist woods but is also used in cultivation for the bold texture of its leaves. Its blooms are creamy white. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in …
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