… dogwood may be the same plant as Winter Beauty and features the same stunning two-toned stems in winter -- yellow orange at the base and red at the tips. Small white flowers in spring are followed by black fruit. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark …
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… Blood-twig dogwood takes its common name from the deep red color of its newer stems in fall; mature stems, however, are gray green. It forms a dense, twiggy shrub and tends to sucker and colonize. Small white flowers in spring are followed by black fruit. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest--be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or …
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… often marked with distinctive yellow and white patterns. It stands 30 inches high and blooms in early to late season, while the thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. In 1999 Pleasures of May was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society. Siberian … at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the …
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… edge of the falls. The stalks stand 28 inches high and bear up to 4 flowers on each. It blooms in early to mid season, while the thin grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. In 1975 Silver Edge was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society. Siberian irises … at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a symbol of …
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… Vernal or Ozark witch hazels, although native from Missouri to Texas, are fully hardy in the Chicago area and are a welcome harbinger of spring. These are medium-sized shrubs or small … yellow petals that emerge from a dark red calyx. Each flower has four petals, but they grow in tight clusters of three or four. The petals unfurl late in winter or early spring as soon as temperatures get above 40 degrees. If temperatures go below …
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… This hydrangea blooms in various colors. …
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… Bill Shores will offer an overview of techniques to produce food organically in small urban or suburban spaces. Through photos and garden planting graphics, you will gain an … of the process of designing a successful food garden. Topics include efficient use of in-ground space, intensive and succession planting techniques, raised-bed gardens, season …
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… In this workshop, we will create a centerpiece garland for your holiday table from fresh … Field & Florist will demonstrate several ideas for styling your holiday table using candles in a variety of sizes. The garland can also be used to adorn a fireplace mantel. All materials …
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… various parts of the Garden to capture the drama of the special quality of diminishing light in summer. Class limited to DSLR cameras. Tripod strongly encouraged. Students should have a working knowledge of cameras and controls to enroll in this class. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional …
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… star-shaped, delicate pale yellow flowers. “I have easily grown this plant for several years in our native alkaline soils. It provides a great bridge from the spring garden to summer,” said … you grow, I highly recommend this one for early summer.” Garden visitors will find pretty face in the Bulb Garden. …
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