… by traditional Japanese landscape design. Guests will explore winding paths, arched bridges, and carefully composed views while gaining insight from Lead Horticulturalist Ayse Pogue, whose expertise brings the garden’s symbolism, seasonal beauty, and thoughtful stewardship to life. …
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… tributes to Chicago sports teams, plant monsters, famous vampires, pets in Halloween costumes, and fan favorites from ten seasons of ghostly gourds. Among them, 75 giants tip the scales at 150 pounds each. Watch live carving in action, meet costumed characters, and enjoy playful frights around every corner. With five extra nights to explore and light bites available for purchase, it’s a spirited evening of family-friendly fun—just …
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… number of tomatoes. What can I do? A. Tomato transplants are extremely sensitive to weather and moisture. They will often drop their blossoms if temperatures drop below 55 degrees, if there … plants in your garden too early. The Garden recommends setting transplants out after May 25 and keeping an eye on the thermometer at night. Plastic sheeting and upturned baskets are all good protection for unexpected inclement weather. …
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… drinks for easy entertaining. Learn the art of batching cocktails, smart party-planning tips, and creative ways to use up those final herbs from your outdoor garden. Sample a variety of beverages made with fresh ingredients, complete with recipes and step-by-step instructions. As a bonus, leave with a new herb plant to kick off your own … will be served; participants must be 21 years of age or older. Sonja Kassebaum, co-founder and co-owner, North Shore Distillery ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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… This perennial native anemone grows to a height of 2 feet in full sun to partial shade and dry soil conditions. It has five-petaled white blooms with clusters of yellow stamens surrounding a green center, starting in June and continuing sporadically until late July. The flowers are followed by cylindrical seedheads … a ball of white fluff. The deeply divided leaves have three to five deeply-toothed segements and long petioles, growing in clusters of three to ten on the flowering stems. It can be used in …
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… surround the central pincushion mass of fertile flowers throughout the cooler months of spring and fall. It also performs well if the summer months are cooler than normal. Deadhead (remove old … in moderately moist, fertile soils. The petals can be used as a coloring agent in drinks and desserts. Pot marigolds are in a different genus than the American marigolds and are native to Europe. They have been cultivated since Medieval times. …
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… The cultivar 'Contrast in Styles' has rich wine colored standards, light blue style arms and wine colored falls. The flowers measure 5 inches across atop stalks that stand 28 inches high. It blooms in mid season and the thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. Siberian irises lack … weeds. In 1991 Contrast in Styles was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society and in 1995 it received the Award of Merit. …
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… to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk, covering a quarter to a half mile, and ending with a simple tea using native plants. Designed for adults with limited mobility. At … as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the Buehler Enabling Garden …
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… to climb up trees or walls. At a certain height the growth changes from juvenile to mature and the plants begin to flower. The rounded balls of fetid flowers attract flies from miles around and the resulting seedlings have been found in natural areas. Best used as a low groundcover or in hanging baskets and containers. …
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… to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow … acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
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