… An orchid named by Linnaeus The great botanist Linnaeus himself named this orchid in 1753, in his Species Plantarum. He invoked the legend of Venus’s slipper: the story says that Venus and Adonis were out hunting when a storm …
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… Splayed out feathered white spines completely cover this tiny spherical cactus, protecting them from the intense sunlight and critters in its native habitat of northeastern Mexico. If they are … lightly but not too often. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This reblooming variety forms a clump 6 inches high and 12 inches wide. It blooms in spring, … packed with pale pink blossoms. It has deeply cut, compact foliage with black markings along the midrib. 'Spring Symphony' can be used as a groundcover or edger in a shady border or woodland … excessive winter moisture. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… SAFARI SUNRISE® Aloe With its suckering habit and low spreading from, 'Safari Sunrise' is one of the few aloes that can be used as a groundcover in hot, arid climates. It puts on a a vibrant … many aloes, it needs to come indoors well before winter in Chicago's climate. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… potato vines are used as a colorful foliage accents in summer flower beds and containers. This cultivar has large, heart-shaped bronzy-red leaves with five deeply cut lobes. It grows into … and white morning glories. It can take bright sun or partial shade and loves summer heat. If the season is long enough, edible sweet potatoes may result, but will be small. …
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… butterflies and honey bees from near and far. Plant in large containers or directly in the landscape in full sun and average soils. Fairly drought tolerant once established. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Meidiland roses were developed in France by Meilland International. They are considered … to about 2 feet tall with a spread of 5 to 6 feet. It has slight fragrance. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… powder-blue foliage to 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide that turns a russet- golden color in fall. The mauve flower heads that appear in midsummer can reach 2 feet across and mature to reddish … average soils, and ensure supplemental water during establishment or droughts. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Learn the features that you need to have in order to convert any outdoor space into a great place to explore nature. This class will cover research on the benefits of nature play and how to incorporate more quality experiences with natural objects …
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… Elevate your cake decorating skills and make your celebrations unforgettable. In this hands-on class, build a stunning chocolate buttermilk cake. Learn techniques to assemble and cover your cake with smooth, professional finishes and the basics of using a turntable and an offset spatula. Karianne Soulsby, executive pastry chef, The Gwen Hotel ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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