… Care Department Landscape Waste Program As manager of horticulture services, Cindy Baker is responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 100 acres of ornamental landscaping. She … Baker has been involved with many projects, events, and classes at the Garden since 1988. She is a regular guest on the WGN-TV Morning News "Botanic Backyard" segments. Baker is also a frequent speaker at the American Public Garden Association's annual meetings and has …
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          … Members-Only Double Discount Days at the Garden Shop ! Join or renew your membership today to receive 20 percent off throughout the weekend, and 10 percent off all year long! …
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          … Bushy upright growth produces clusters of thin elongated blooms in winter. Unusual,easy to grow. …
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          … This clump-forming perennial needs full sun and dry soil conditions to reach a height of 16 inches. In July and August it produces yellow blooms that attract birds …
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          … wands of stems on this short lived perennial from the Caucasus Region. A potential addition to a prairie style landscape, it thrives in full sun and average soils. …
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          … This beautiful climber grows up to 10 feet high with full sun and moist soil conditions. From May through October it produces …
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          … This bulb can reach a height of about 18 inches. It flowers in late spring to early summer with dense globes of deep violet-blue florets. It prefers average, well-drained …
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          … Bridal Veil false goatsbeard produces tall (up to 30 inches), elegant, branched sprays of white flowers in midsummer from green buds above …
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          … of an interesting test. The Garden’s plant health care team has sprayed them with natural clay to create a barrier between their leaves and fruit and hungry insects. …
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          … early growing season in this combination gardening and cooking class. Start by learning how to grow spring salad greens such as lettuce, spinach, and kale, as well as some cool-season salad … and textures of assorted greens, and learn tips for washing, storing, and dressing your salads to let the clean, bright flavors shine. Take home a garlic, oregano, and lemon vinaigrette. Mary …
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