… endurance, posture, core strength, cardiovascular health, and balance. This class is designed for all fitness levels, with your instructor expertly adjusting to different endurance abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Dress for the weather. Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, certified personal trainer and founder, SALSArobics ® …
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… sketches, complete with notes on field conditions, colors, plant measurements, and textures, for a complete workup in the studio. Folding chairs are provided. In case of inclement weather, the class will draw in the Greenhouses. A supply list will be sent. Dress for the weather. ART requirement Kimberly Mullarkey, freelance artist Lakeside Room, Visitor …
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… systems during the summer or school year? Please join the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm staff for a day of focused learning, as we share the program’s fourteen year history, lessons learned, … systems during the summer or school year? Please join the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm staff for a day of focused learning, as we share the program’s fourteen year history, lessons learned, …
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… 'Blue Ice' is an Amsonia cultivar known for its compact habit and darker blue flowers. Its popularity has grown steadily since its … attractive after flowering. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. …
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… Short Stop bluestar is a cultivar developed by Intrinsic Perennials in Illinois. It is notable for its purplish black stems and silvery blue flowers. Unlike most bluestars where the foliage … after blooming -- hence its name. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. …
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… The pin oak is a native oak widely used for landscaping due to its pleasing habit, relatively fast growth rate and ease of transplanting; the latter two characteristics are uncommon for the oak genus. However, the pin oak prefers acidic soil and is intolerant of alkaline soil to … generally alkaline soils of northeastern Illinois, substantial soil amendment may be required for a pin oak to thrive. Identifying features of pink oak include deeply cut leaves and branches …
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… New! Get ready for college with basic cooking skills to feed yourself and your friends. Inspired by the book, … spiced green beans, Asian brussels sprouts, and black bean and butternut squash soup. Sign up for College Cooking 102 on Friday, July 6, to round out your newly acquired skill set. Techniques and recipes will be different in each class. Prepare for cooking on your own with one class; learn more by taking both classes. Mary Kay Gill, …
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… Q. I am tempted by the gorgeous azaleas available now in florist shops. Is it possible for me to plant them in my garden in spring? A. Although all azaleas are members of the … let that deter you! A fully budded indoor azalea plant will provide nonstop blooming color for six to eight weeks this winter. After May 15 (the average last frost date in Chicago), take your azalea plant outside for the summer and place the pot in a partially shaded location in your garden. Before an autumn …
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… Phalaenopsis A Phalaenopsis , or moth orchid, is called the “gateway orchid” for beginning collectors: it requires very little care, and yields great rewards with blooms that … But how do you ensure early success? Our first video details step-by-step instructions for repotting a Phalaeanopsis orchid. Paphiopedilum A Paphiopedilum , or lady slipper orchid, is … when your plant has finished blooming. Our second video details step-by-step instructions for repotting a Paphiopedilum orchid, which has different watering and culture needs from a …
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