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  • … Be the first to see The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy Rewind to the ‘60s and ‘70s at The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy where 10,000 vibrant orchids are the
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  • The breeder describes this species as a "unique and eye-catching magenta-purple ring of color surrounding a bright green disc, with pink petals." This tough cultivar will tolerate the first light freezes of fall while maintaining its distinctively colored flowers and compact … habit. Mums benefit from planting into the garden or containers before the buds begin to show color—this permits their root system to establish itself before the high water use …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Description:  The snipe is a common, medium-sized shorebird, most often seen on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie or along sedge covered shorelines. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Large orange-apricot double flowers gracefully age to pink on this disease resistant rose with dark glossy green leaves. The flowers have a very light tea rose scent and bloom virtually continuously from mid-June to the first hard frost.  Insects and hummingbirds are drawn to the flowers. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This is a dwarf (4’ in height at ten years) form of the species. Culture requirements are the same: sunny location with well-drained soil. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Extra large, double, soft pink flowers dance in the breezes of late summer through fall on this hardy perennial. The pink petals surround a boss of orange stamens. Dark green leaves provide a mound from which …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Nothing is more striking than the tall robust flowering spikes of the century plant. Despite the common name, flowering is more frequent when the plant is supplied with adequate moisture and … Full sun and adequately drained soils are key. Smaller plants make ideal landscape accents in containers. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Many gardeners know that a lot of native perennials grow well in shady sites. However, there are quite a few that also thrive in full sun. You will discover a selection of sun-loving species that will delight the eyes, enhance any garden, and support an abundance of native wildlife.  This class will be … your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.  The School’s CEUs=2 hours  OPC elective  Duncan Himmelman, Ph.D., college horticulture instructor …
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  • … Fall Color Infographic Click here to download a printable version. … Click here to download a printable version. …
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  • … are occasionally seen from late fall through early spring, flying over or scurrying along the gravel paths in the Dixon Prairie. …
    Type: Birding