… speaker Peter Walker, FASLA, senior partner of PWP Landscape Architecture and co-designer of the National September 11 Memorial, along with professionally diverse, nationally recognized … trees as engines of economic development, legacy trees in historic Chicago parks, the challenges of urban soils, and how pests affect the sustainability of the urban forest. Network with landscape architects, architects, planners, …
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… Purple buds open to reveal apricot shades of flowers on this nonhardy perennial that thrives in sunny locations with soils that dry between irrigations. This plant forms bushy mounds in warm winter climates (USDA Zone 7 - 9) that benefit from cutting back in July to rejuvenate the plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Distinctive black leaves are marked with broad white flare alongside the central midrib on this new elephant ear introduction from Hawaii. Grow in shaded locations in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: These small, dark blue birds can be found in any shrubby area at the Garden and also where they nest on the edges of McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Rare book illustrations of slipper orchids highlighting the retro, mellow, and groovy aspects of the art nouveau period of botanical illustrations. …
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… Growing plants provides many ways to address aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards. Whether students are home or in the classroom, learn to help them develop an understanding of the scientific process using plants and seeds to set up experiments and compare results. …
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… Q: What do the letters VFNT mean on the tomato plant labels? A: Tomatoes are prone to a number of diseases and pests. Tomatoes have been hybridized to be resistant to common problems. The following letters represent disease/insect resistance and may appear alone or in a …
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… Pale pink buds mature to pure white flowers featuring semi-double to fully doubled flowers. The handsome dark green glossy leaves have a reddish tint when they first begin their growth. … humic and moisture retentive soils. Grown outdoors in USDA climate zone 7 and warmer, in the Chicago area they make a great addition to the cool conservatory or heated greenhouse as winter sets in. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… single flowers are produced on dwarf plants starting in summer and extended up to the first hard frost. Mignon-shaped flowers are similar to daisy-shaped flowers, except that the tips of their petals are rounded, not pointed. Plant out after the danger of late frost has passed, in sunny locations, and in moisture retentive, well-drained …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… add brightness and an element of flavor contrast to a finished dish. Discover how acid has the power to “cook” delicate fish and hearty greens in this demonstration cooking class. Learn how to season to taste, prepare a gastrique, sear duck, … with orange-cranberry gastrique, and pickled grapes with rosemary. Take home a portion of the pickled grapes. Mary Kay Gill, professional culinary instructor ITW Kitchen, Learning Center …
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