… birder, join this class to learn the basics. Learn about binoculars, how to use a field guide, and the field marks used to identify common birds of the Chicago area. Then we’ll go out for a bird walk and try out your newly acquired skills. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the …
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… Continue to build your drawing skills with advanced graphite techniques, light and dark media on toned paper, and carbon dust. A supply list will be sent. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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… Choose from a selection of interesting design elements to incorporate onto the inside and outside of the bowl. During class, enjoy stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner. All supplies included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther's Place Fiber Arts …
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… Firs are evergreen pyramidal trees native to Europe, northern Africa, Asia, and North America. They can be distinguished from other evergreens by the long, flat needles. They require full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil and prefer colder climates; they do not flourish in heat, dry conditions, or air pollution. …
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… about 4 inches in size on a plant that tops out at 5 feet. Plant this dahlia in full sun and in moderately rich, moist, well-drained soil. Pinch back the central growing tip to encourage additional lateral branches. The flowers are held upright on long stems and make excellent cut flowers. The flower color does not fade as it ages. …
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… produced atop an incredibly tall stem—up to 6 feet in height on mature specimens—in October and November. This South African native can be grown in well drained, loose, organic soils in a wide range of sunlight levels, and requires low to moderate fertility. Closely related species ( Clivia nobilis ) produce …
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… Giant garden mum ( Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Giant') was released to the gardening public in 1956, and since then it has proven to be hardy as far north as Minnesota. Five-inch blossoms of bronze-orange are produced in October from plants reaching up to 3 feet in height and 15 inches in width. To increase winter hardiness, avoid applying fertilizer once the flower …
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… This cultivar of a native perennial grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It features white blooms with an orange cone that attracts … butterflies from July through October. It can be used in a flower bed or large container and while the seeds are attractive to birds in the fall; the nectar rich flowers draw pollinating …
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… The flowers feature a pink-blue eye at the base of the petals that fades to white with age and are ideal for full sun to partially shaded locations. This geranium was discovered as a … garden hybrid in Germany; it combines the dark green leaves of Geranium phaeum var. lividum and the reflexed petals of Geranium reflexum . …
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… from green to blue green with a gray glaucous overlay. Grow in full sun in well drained soils and reduce watering during the winter time. Needs a winter cool period in order to flower well … F. Native to the Chihuhuan Desert stretching from southwest Texas through southern New Mexico and northern Mexico. …
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