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  • … The yoga flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working your body while engaging your mind. If you already have some yoga experience, you will find this course to be moderately challenging as you transition smoothly through sequences designed to increase … November 11 or 25) or 9 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 6 – 7 p.m. (no class November 26) Steve and Patricia Nakon, Whole Journey  Classroom 2, Learning Center $179/$229   …
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  • … Invite Butterflies to Your Garden Plant milkweed, coneflowers, and dill to attract butterflies Butterflies add active beauty to any outdoor space. Invite them into your … #butterflydinner plate for some of our favorite summer visitors (a “girl dinner” is a solo spread of grab-and-go bites). Essential Garden Elements Support the entire life cycle … Plant milkweed, coneflowers, and dill to attract butterflies Butterflies add active beauty to any outdoor space. Invite them into your …
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  • … . We are studying the structure of some of the pollen grains; the remainder has been banked to pollinate future titan arum blooms. During August 2015, more than 75,000 people visited Spike, … reproduction. Did our scientists diagnose why the plant didn't bloom by opening it?  If not, is someone going to study this?              No, opening the bloom did not give us an answer to … Greenhouse.            Growth Chart Date: Height: 8/29/15 68" 8/28/15 68" 8/27/15 68" 8/26/15 68" 8/25/15 68" 8/24/15 68" 8/23/15 67.75" 8/22/15 67.5" 8/21/15 66" 8/20/15 65.25" 8/19/15 …
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  • … ‘Bessie’ is a herbaceous peony displaying double pink blooms with a sweet scent, excellent for cutting and … bloom time is classified as early, mid and late; ‘Bessie’ is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 26 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in …
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  • … developed for people’s gardens. My favorite, sweet black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) , is a native species of moist to wet prairies and woodland edges. Although the flowers are very similar, the familiar common … Also, sweet black-eyed Susan begins blooming when common black-eyed Susan is finishing. By the way, the typical description of a black-eyed Susan’s flower as having yellow petals with a dark …
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  • … “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”  ―Chinese proverb Warm, sunny days and cool nights have ushered in autumn. …
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  • … If you want to become a birder, join this class to learn the basics. Learn about binoculars, how to use a field guide, and the field marks used to identify common birds of the Chicago area. Then …
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  • … New! In this live demonstration class, learn how to make and assemble boxes and other various hive equipment. Wil will go over different cuts, how to source materials, and how to prepare recycled sources. Ear protection will be provided. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, …
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  • … Do you have areas in your garden with lots of beautiful perennials? Learn tips and tricks to spread the wealth to other garden areas by dividing perennials in the fall. Explore the basics, then head outside to put these skills into practice. Bring gloves. Dress for the weather.  Heather Sherwood, senior …
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  • … Unlock access to all three classes in the "Yoga with the Garden: Online" series each semester with this … Enjoy live sessions taught via Zoom, perfect for cultivating your practice from home. Remember to register by July 4 for the summer semester, and by October 3 for the fall semester. Individual … November 23) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and  9 Thursdays: October 8 – December 10 (no class November 26)  6 – 7 p.m. and  9 Saturdays: October 10 – December 12 (no class November 28) 9 – 10 a.m.  …
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