… 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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… Sargent cherry has a rounded growth habit and can attain heights of 20' to 30'. Use as a specimen plant for the garden. Pink, five-petaled flowers cover this cherry in early spring. Fruits are purplish-black and mature in midsummer. The shiny dark-green foliage turns bronze or red in fall. Glossy reddish-brown bark and pink flowers highlight this ornamental tree. One of the hardiest ornamental cherry trees with …
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… piece to decorate your home. After a short demonstration, choose from a variety of colored and textured glass pieces to create a unique hanging butterfly using foiling and soldering techniques. The instructor will circulate around the room, helping to guide you … that range from around 600 to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. All supplies, including surgical masks and nitrile gloves for attendees to use while soldering are included. Bring your own mask or …
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… The glossy green leaves of this dwarf shrub turn shades of red as the temperatures cool and day lengths shorten, and the flowers are replaced by ornamental fruit in fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small …
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… in case a few do not bloom as expected. Once inside, re-cut the branches 1 inch from the base, and then carefully split the cut end 1 to 4 inches up the stem. Place the stems in water … period, place the branches out of direct sunlight in a cool room, change the water daily, and mist the branches as necessary to keep the buds from drying out. Bloom time will depend on the species and collection date. Branches cut closer to their normal outdoor bloom time will not take as long …
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… While sunrise offers a dramatic photo opportunity, winter sunrise combined with snow and early morning light presents particular photographic challenges. Learn how to compose and meter for these unique light levels. The Schools CEUs= 4 hours, FPC elective Jack Carlson, …
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… Botanic Garden does not make specific recommendations, we do maintain a list of nurseries and landscapers in the greater Chicagoland area. Contact Plant Information Service and we will be happy to provide you with a list of landscapers. …
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… New! Learn to incorporate a variety of Spanish flavors and spices into vegetable dishes in this cooking class. Enjoy a light lunch of baby greens with manchego-stuffed piquillos, tortilla española, catalan spinach toast, and orange-stuffed olives. Mary Kay Gill, professional culinary instructor ITW Kitchen, Learning …
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… cover the mounded green foliage in mid-summer. Easy perennial or container plant for full sun and well drained soils. The flowers are a strong pollinator insect attractant. Rabbits (and deer) despite the cultivar name, avoid nibbling on this cultivar. …
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… to September on this 3.5-foot tall cultivar. The long-stemmed flowers are ideal for cutting, and the shorter statured plant rarely needs staking. Plant this dahlia in full sun and moderately rich, moist soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
