… Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burnstein Hall for International Game Day, part of Journey Chicago—a Chicago Cultural Alliance initiative … play culturally significant games ranging from Chinese mahjong and Romanian castel (9 pietre). Get a hands-on experience while finding out about heritage practices through game play and social …
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… gone. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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… It has medium green leaves edged in white as well as red stems in winter. In early May to June it produces flat clusters of insignificant yellow-white flowers which give way to whitish fruit. To maintain the red stems, the oldest stems should be removed each year. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range …
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… Golden Prairie Fire dogwood is a cultivar of Cornus alba , a multi-stem shrub which is native to Asia. The foliage emerges golden and fades to soft yellow as the season progresses, then turns orange-red in the fall. Creamy white flowers in spring give way to white berries that ripen in midsummer. The stems are a brilliant orange red throughout … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range …
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… Get ready to wiggle, jiggle, and giggle as you sing and dance along with Jodi and the Jigglejam … while silliness abounds. Through a wide range of musical styles from folk, rock, and country to calypso, boogie, and blues, the Jigglejam Band will keep the whole audience jammin' along! Please note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs, as the Garden has a limited supply available each evening. …
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… water requirements. It should be noted that this is a taprooted tree which makes it difficult to transplant and will cause it to take a long time to get established. …
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… cactus from Peru and Bolivia features long white hair-like modified spines in profusion to help retain heat during the cool nights. Like the saguaro cactus, it produces branches with age and can reach 21 feet in height. This is a night blooming species adapted to bat pollination and produces white or purple flowers. Very slow growing. Grow in full sun, exceptionally well drained soils and repot in larger containers as it starts to get top heavy. …
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… will receive a 1-year Garden Plus (Household) membership. View a Gallery of Entries What to Enter We are looking for striking digital images in two categories: Winter landscapes at the Garden Winter landscapes … The Garden reserves the right to disqualify any entrant whose entry or conduct appears in any way to: inhibit the enjoyment of others; tamper with the competition; violate these rules or …
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… but it flowers outside year-round in warm climates. This plant is the perfect choice for homeowners looking for something slightly different during the holiday season. When planted … or greenhouse, this fast-growing 3-foot-tall by 3-foot-wide tropical shrub flowers best in full to partial sunlight and moist, well-drained soils. …
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… will help you build confidence in buying, prepping, and cooking a variety of fish—from salmon to swordfish—using reliable techniques for the stove, oven, and grill. You will also learn which cooking methods work best for different types of fish. Recipes include oven-baked fish tacos with cabbage slaw, …
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