… rediscover—a vision of an ecosystem that has virtually vanished in North America. Traveling from home in Athens, Georgia, he spent five years on the project, guided by some of the foremost … restorations, and imagined re-creations—take the viewer on a journey of prairie landscapes from the Wisconsin border to the southern end of the state. This body of work continues Juras’s … rediscover—a vision of an ecosystem that has virtually vanished in North America. Traveling from home in Athens, Georgia, he spent five years on the project, guided by some of the foremost …
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… thick, white sap. Instead, the sap is thin and almost clear. Butterfly weed ranges in height from 1 to 3 feet tall, which makes it a good plant for the middle of a sunny border. Plants form … which can form colonies with underground roots. Dense clusters of flowers—which appear from early June through late August—provide nectar for other pollinators. These include native, … from sowing in your garden, remove the seedpods. (Give them to fellow gardeners who want to start a butterfly garden.) Allow the rest of the plant to remain standing for winter interest. …
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… and hybridization of more than 30 known lilac species have led to 2,000 varieties blooming from as early as the second week of May through mid-June. Syringa vulgaris , the common lilac, is the oldest lilac in cultivation and was brought to this country from Europe before 1700 by the earliest settlers. Hybridization of this species and the … types. Lilacs demand full sun and good air circulation, especially to keep powdery mildew from forming on their leaves. A neutral, fairly alkaline soil composted with plenty of organic …
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… Was the light of summer fades, a delicate charmer beams from the Garden's shadows. Small, orchidlike flowers, speckled with white and shades of purple, … split in spring and be ready to bloom by late summer. —These plants do have one flaw, at least from a gardener's point of view: deer and rabbits find them tasty, according to Tankersley. “I …
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… taxa allow us to display a wide variety of trees for our visitors in two display courtyards from mid-April to October. The collection is comprised primarily of donations, including 19 trees imported from Japan and donated by bonsai master Susumu Nakamura. In contrast to the formal Japanese tree … taxa allow us to display a wide variety of trees for our visitors in two display courtyards from mid-April to October. The collection is comprised primarily of donations, including 19 trees …
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… horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg on newsradio WBBM. Get past tips online at chicago.cbslocal.com/audio/gardening-tips/ . Lisa Hilgenberg manages the 3.8 acre Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable … A native Minnesotan, Lisa's love for vegetable farming comes honestly…her family emigrated from Norway and began farming over 130 years ago and they still manage the family's century farm. … horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg on newsradio WBBM. Get past tips online at chicago.cbslocal.com/audio/gardening-tips/ . Lisa Hilgenberg manages the 3.8 acre Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable …
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… Advice from our horticulturist as the Rose Garden "Be brave." Tom Soulsby says it's the best advice he … now as then. Look first Before you grab the loppers, give your plant a long, hard look from the bottom up. All roses, young and old, want to be open at ground level—the better to get a … so, show it off to best advantage in the garden, surrounded with remontant varieties that will finish out the summer. At our Rose Garden, heirloom roses line the back path behind the arbor. …
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… City Harvest offers a variety of courses for all experience levels. Learn about Aquaponics from industry experts at a state-of-the-art facility. From one-day intensive workshops to certificate courses in sustainable urban agriculture, check … are at risk for diet-related diseases. Also included: nutrition education and cooking lessons from the Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion. Veggie Rx Hours: June 5 – November 14, …
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… of October or so; they should be in full bloom around the end of September. Why twist? As buds start to form, the comet orchid produces a growth hormone called auxin, which triggers the …
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… Cody Norman Cody Norman Plasticus porticus Medium: recycled HDPE (#2) and PP (#5) plastics from the Garden and local households Where you will see it: Evening Island path Artist … was created by melting recycled plastic on a vaulted steel frame. The color transitions from black to purple, red, orange, and yellow as it moves upwards, representing ideas of growth … Chicago. … Cody Norman Plasticus porticus Medium: recycled HDPE (#2) and PP (#5) plastics from the Garden and local households Where you will see it: Evening Island path Artist …
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