… 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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… of flower beds. Plant in full sun, well drained soils and provide moderate fertilization for best results. If left in the garden, songbirds will gather to devour the seeds that ripen in late fall. If cut and dried, the dark color and unique shape …
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… The Winesap apple has sweet, crisp flesh and is considered good for eating fresh, baking, or making cider. It is reported to keep very well in cold storage. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
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… The SEPTEMBER WONDER® Fuji apple is an earlier ripening cultivar with the Fuji apple flavor, which makes it possible to grow in areas that might otherwise be too cold. It is notable for a sweet taste and crisp … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
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… The red buds of CENTURION® crabapple open to rose-red flowers. The glossy red fruit that form in the fall persist into winter. This cultivar is rated highly resistant to disease by the University of Illinois Extension. The difference … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
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… of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the … poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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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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… are intimidated by growing roses, and the idea of incorporating ecofriendly techniques is just another thorn in their sides. Nothing could be further from the truth! Rose care requires … techniques, and are healthier for your garden. The Basics The dirt on roses. The first step to ensuring gorgeous roses is making sure your soil is healthy. You can arrange to have your soil … leaves as well, which are often sources for reinfection. Consider composting: no need to buy compost when you can make your own! You can add the fallen rose leaves to your compost pile, …
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… Prima is a crisp textured, tart apple primarily used for eating fresh. This cultivar is one of many … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
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