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  • …   An edible orchid in an ice sphere adorns a cocktail from chef Daniel Boulud, marthastewart.com Why, yes, that's an orchid in my cocktail Noted French chef Daniel Boulud paired with a … will register a new orchid hybrid in your name with the Royal Horticultural Society (the official international register) for $1,500. Out-of-sight, out-of-mind... until bloom time. …
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  • … and the plant was called coral bells. Decades and dozens of hybrids later,  Heuchera  spp. is as well known for the striking colors of its foliage as it is for its long lasting flowers. Thanks in part to the aggressive breeding, tissue culture … place is shared by two plants: 2.  Heuchera sanguinea  'White Cloud'  Height is shorter at 26 inches, with light green foliage and white flowers that appear earlier in June through late …
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  • … shade) and completely hardy in the Chicago area, this 4’ to 6’ sized fragrant deciduous shrub is a wonderful compliment to the early spring bulbs that bloom at the same time. Best grown as an … the type of growth that produces the maximum number of flowers. This native of Korean is represented by a single species, a condition that is referred to as monotypic in the scientific jargon. The species is critically endangered in its …
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  • … A.W. Wilson, R. Zhang, C. Ning, G.M. Mueller. 2016. Cantharellus chicagoensis sp. nov. is supported by molecular and morphological analysis as a new yellow chanterelle in the … and biotic indicators to measure success in forest landscape restoration. Restoration Ecology 26:5-12. Ainsworth, A.M, C. Canteiro, A. Dahlberg, B. Douglas, G. Furci, D. Minter, G.M. Mueller, … A.W. Wilson, R. Zhang, C. Ning, G.M. Mueller. 2016. Cantharellus chicagoensis sp. nov. is supported by molecular and morphological analysis as a new yellow chanterelle in the …
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  • … Ask questions, hear from experts, and brainstorm with your neighbors at this workshop that is open to ravine homeowners, ravine experts, local officials, and everyone who cares about the …
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  • … April 26 – 28, 2013 Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL Download a registration form (due April 1, 2013) The MPC is a weekend symposium held in the spring, and is hosted by a different institution each year. This meeting emphasizes student participation in …
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  • … April's only full moon is lovely enough, but the upcoming one is a gift from nature—and the perfect time to take a night walk. On Monday, April 26, head outside to see the "pink" supermoon. Whether you prefer to walk in solitude or with …
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  • … Cool-season vegetables and herbs planted in the White House Kitchen Garden The White House is “The People’s House” and its garden is the iconic “America’s garden.” I’d come on a visit facilitated by Andrew Bunting, then … beehive supplies the first family with honey. Established in 1791, the President’s Park is the official name for the 82 acres surrounding the White House. Originally laid out by Pierre Charles …
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  • … Introduction Program Established in 1986, the Chicagoland Grows ® Plant Introduction Program is a unique partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden , The Morton Arboretum , and the … Release Bulletin Link Veronica prostrata 'Moon River' Bulletin 59 https://www.plantsnouveau.com/collections/chicagoland-grows/veronica-moon-river Panicum 'Blue Lime'  Bulletin 58 N/A … officinalis ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ Bulletin 27 N/A Baptisia Prairieblues ™ ‘Solar Flare’ Bulletin 26 https://plantsnouveau.com/collections/chicagoland-grows/baptisia-prairieblues-solar-flare …
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  • … the hospital, National Jewish Health. After I got the call, I looked into the hospital, which is known worldwide for treating patients with respiratory, immune, and related disorders. In the … of potential allergens they were testing, including Thujopsis , a rare evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. A hospital official began the search for the plant with a colleague of mine at the Denver Botanic Gardens. …
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