… Purple heart, a member of the spiderwort family, is one of the most common tropical foliage plants offered by garden centers for use in annual … and are nestled in boat-like bracts. The plants will grow in sun or shade, although the color is more intense in sun. The stems root easily and may do so as they trail along the ground. There …
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… The chameleon tulip is aptly named for the color of the petals change dramatically as the flowers develop. Young … Tall Late class of tulips. Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil. This cultivar is not known for its ability to become a perennial in Chicago-area gardens. Like all other …
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… and frogs will greet you as we explore their watery habitat. No experience with canoeing is necessary; instruction, canoes, life jackets, and paddles are all provided. Please choose one … the lakes of the Garden. Children must be at least five years old to participate. The fee is per boat, with a maximum of three participants per boat. Friends of the Chicago River Lavin …
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… Billy Elton is a band that celebrates the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Led by Reid Spears on the piano … Young,” “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” “Piano Man,” and many others in a show that is exciting, engaging, and entertaining for all ages. …
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… Yang-style tai chi is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms and some qi gong. Class level is best for students new to tai chi or the Yang form, or for those who would like to refresh …
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… of plants. Plant in average soil in full sun and water the first year until the root system is established. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 12-15 inches long. This butterfly bush grows much larger than the common davidii cultivars and is less likely to die back during winter. Because it blooms on old wood, it should only be pruned … planting because its size. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'Green Spiral' is a novelty form of a pyramidal evergreen conifer that can reach 150 feet in height in its … dry summers or pollution. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… sun and well-drained soils, and protect it from chipmunks and squirrels. The parental species is known as the snow crocus, in recognition of its ability to flower at the first hint of warmer … weather in late winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Collarette-style flower blooms on a plant that grows to 2½ feet by the end of the season. This is a great little dahlia for bedding, containers, and cut flowers. Dahlias are not hardy in the … danger of frost has passed. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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