… show off 150+ varieties of "The Queen of Flowers," all considered well-suited for the Midwest and Chicagoland's climate. This is the terrace, stand here in June—and again in September—and just take it all in: the heady scents, the play of water in the Rose … show off 150+ varieties of "The Queen of Flowers," all considered well-suited for the Midwest and Chicagoland's climate. This is the terrace, stand here in June—and again in September—and …
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… Farm Tours Windy City Harvest Farm Tours Visit one of the Windy City Harvest farm sites and learn more about our thriving program. We offer public and group tours. Tours last about 45 … 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. from March through November, depending on availability. Preregistration is required for all group tours and farm experiences. Requests must be made at least two weeks … in form of check or money order payable to Windy City Harvest or cash upon arrival at tour site. An additional fee will be charged for groups who would like to visit two or more farm sites …
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… NATURE NIGHTS: SCULPTURE SCAVENGER HUNT Saturday, August 4 or 18, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Plants and nature often inspire artists. Explore the collection of sculptures hidden throughout the … visit the Places for the Spirit exhibition, create your own sculpture using natural materials, and pot up a sculptural plant to take home. Note: Don't forget to bring a picnic dinner! Dessert is provided. Register online for Nature Nights: Sculpture Scavenger Hunt …
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… lofty goals set more than a century ago. The Garden, with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning and … groundbreaking for the Garden in 1965 and its opening in 1972, the Society created a permanent site on which to carry out its mission. The mission encompasses three important components: … lofty goals set more than a century ago. The Garden, with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for …
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… Photography at the Garden There is no more beautiful place for photography than the Chicago Botanic Garden. Whatever the season, whatever the time or type of day, the Garden is a paradise for photographers. Focus in and capture the exquisite details of an endless variety of plants. Step back for breathtaking panoramic scenes of our 28 gardens and four natural areas. Don't forget the aquatic images that await along our miles of waterways …
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… 9 a.m. – noon Class Location: Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Avenue This is a technical training course intended for aspiring urban agriculture entrepreneurs and individuals who are interested in learning best practice season extension techniques. The … and high tunnels Students will create a season extension crop plan for an existing farm site. Guest speakers and activities designed to support the creation of a crop plan will be …
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… 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Class Location: Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Avenue This is a technical training course intended for aspiring urban agriculture entrepreneurs and individuals who are interested in learning best practice season extension techniques. The … and high tunnels Students will create a season extension crop plan for an existing farm site. Guest speakers and activities designed to support the creation of a crop plan will be …
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… Chicago Area Garden Railroad Society Contact Person: Bob Hanselman (847) 533-6219 www.cagrs.com LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago Contact Person: Jim Rusch (630) 830-0378 www.LGBMRRCC.com … Rails Modular Club Contact Person: Bert Lattan (847) 295-7959 www.midwestrails.org Magazines And Websites Garden Railways magazine Kalmbach Publishing Company (800) 243-4898 … and a list of publications related to model railroading. www.greatesthobby.com This website is the hub of a campaign called “World’s Greatest Hobby,” launched to raise public awareness of …
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… the mail, when garden centers start to fill with tempting flowers, when juices start to flow and gardeners' ambitions are highest, drudging in the dirt is not the way most of us want to spend our Saturday. Yet good soil, whether purchased for pots … fabulous flowers won't have a chance unless they are planted into soil that allows both water and oxygen to reach their roots, but lets surplus water drain away so the roots aren't rotting in …
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… Alice: our second titan arum (or corpse flower) to enter its bloom cycle at the Garden, and the first corpse flower to bloom at the Garden in 2015. The corpse flower, or titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), is native to the rainforests of Indonesia. In bloom, it is known for its size, stench, and beauty—look for the deep crimson color of the frilly spathe, or modified leaf, around the … Alice: our second titan arum (or corpse flower) to enter its bloom cycle at the Garden, and the first corpse flower to bloom at the Garden in 2015. The corpse flower, or titan arum …
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