… daily. Discover their life cycle, species found in Illinois, and their habitats. Learn the best equipment and settings to capture images of these insects with amazing detail. The first class will be held at the … the final session at the Garden, review images and make live Lightroom edits. Transportation is on your own for the field trip. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A telephoto …
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… 'Belle Poitevine' was introduced in 1894, and she's still regarded as one of the best hybrid rugosas available. Her magenta buds open to ruffled, almost frilly pink roses that are so fragrant you can smell them a yard away. And she does repeat, again and again. And when the flowering season is done, she has big, colorful rose hips for winter color. Like all rugosas, she's very hardy …
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… Pink Ice spirea is a new take on the popular bridal wreath spirea. While it has the same vase-shaped habit, it is … new growth that emerge pink and its overall smaller size. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… SUNDROP™ spirea is noted for its diminutive size and golden foliage that holds its color through the growing … shrub in summer. It is tolerant of urban environments. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… Spike gayfeather or marsh blazing star ( Liatris spicata ) is becoming more popular with gardeners for perennial, meadow, and prairie gardens. The … grassy-looking at the base of the flower spikes; the spikes have smaller leaves all the way up to the tip. Floristan violet is a consistent rich orchid color. Use it as an accent in the formal garden, or plant it in wet meadows or at marsh edges. It is one of the best plants for butterfly gardens and is a beautiful, spiky addition to prairies or meadows. …
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… Regent Saskatoon serviceberry is a more compact cultivar than the species. White blooms in April/May are followed by dark blue … structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate … and over 450 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Deutzia 'Pink Pompon' features clusters of double pink flowers that fade to white with age. Fall foliage can be a burgundy shade. The genus Deutzia consists of … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may … and more than 300 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… resemble the shape of a parasol. Young leaves emerge with a red tint. Fall foliage color tends to be a mix of yellow and orange. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and … varieties and 3,000 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… silver- and blue-striped, awl-shaped juvenile foliage on a slow-growing plant. Boulevard is perfectly placed in the Model Railroad Garden, Dwarf Conifer Garden, and other areas where its … landscapes. (While slow growing, it can reach more than 20 feet in height — something to keep in mind if planting Boulevard outdoors.) This false cypress can tolerate some shade when it is young, but it typically grows best in full sun with moderately fertile, well-drained soil. This species comes to us from Japan …
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