… The Marmo maple is one of the first hybrid crosses made between the silver maple and red maple. This … leaves are intermediate in shape between the two species. It has a nice upright oval shape and is seedless. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows is a plant … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at …
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… Ozawa onion is a surprising little ornamental onion because it blooms in September and October after all the … The bulbs should be planted where they will not be shaded out by earlier-blooming plants. It is one of the last outdoor flowers to bloom at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The related A. chinense may be a cultigen of thunbergii. …
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… Narcissus ‘Minnow’ is in Division 8. This is a dwarf cultivar that stands only 5-6 inches high. It blooms in mid spring with 3 – 5 flowers … is hardy in zones 5 – 9. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… across the country. These popular style homes are appealing because they were often designed to be in harmony with nature and outdoor living. Discover how plants, hardscape, and other …
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… can be beautiful and informative—but not everyone can read plans. This class prepares students to illustrate landscape design concepts in section and elevation view. Students will learn …
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… re-creations take the viewer on a journey of prairie landscapes from the Wisconsin border to the southern end of Illinois. …
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… and emotional resilience and maximize the use of natural materials and gardens to promote well-being. Use learning accommodations for diverse learners and incorporate mentally …
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… When caught in an outdoor survival situation, there are many actions you can take to improve your circumstances. Learn some basic options that may be available in a crisis. …
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… rust, ash yellows, and borers. Early infestations of Emerald Ash Borer are very difficult to detect. …
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… This workshop covers site analysis, vegetable garden plan components, space-saving techniques, cool- and warm-season … three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and a template for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a drawing of your farm site with dimensions. Melanie Bromberek, Windy City Harvest coordinator Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden …
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