… in 2016, did a great job with the scale and placement of the plantings. Each year, the display is more impressive, as the trees grow and produce more flowers. Drifts of roses at the Krasberg Rose Garden The first big flush of flowers is typically around the middle of June. Note the simple shape and deep fragrance of heirloom … window for the peak display. Our Crescent Garden tulip display Typically peaking in May, the 26,000 tulips in the Crescent Garden are a sight to behold and a much-anticipated event for many …
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… Presented by the Midwest Bonsai Society See bonsai trees on display, shop the plant sale, and learn from experts. Show: Nichols Hall Sale: Runnels & Searle Courtyard … pool, take a moment to study the silhouette of a bonsai and think about what the artist is trying to capture, the feeling that the tree is meant to evoke. “I feel a sense of calm and a connection through working with this …
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… Free; regular parking and admission fees apply for nonmembers. 2025 Heirloom Fest is sponsored by RATIONAL USA …
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… Gardens are romantic by nature. That’s why one of our most frequently asked questions is, “What’s the most romantic spot at the Garden?” So we scoped it out, asked around, and … of our top ten most romantic spots. Now it’s up to you to… The Krasberg Rose Garden’s arbor is the perfect place to pause on a romantic stroll. 1. “Doesn’t it smell wonderful?” Claim a … Wonderful weddings happen at the Garden. Find out more at events@chicagobotanic.org . It’s official! Chicago Botanic Garden is voted Best Wedding Venue by Make it Better magazine! …
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… One of the joys of indoor gardening is growing pots of fragrant paperwhite daffodils. During the cold, dreary, winter months, their delicate trusses of pure-white flowers offer a cheerful reminder that spring is not far off. These flowering bulbs are known by many names—daffodil, jonquil, narcissus, … than 32,000 registered cultivars (named hybrids). They are divided into 13 divisions in an official classification system. Some people refer to any yellow daffodil as a jonquil. However, …
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… trains rolling at the Chicago Botanic Garden. A room in the basement of the Regenstein Center is the hive of repair activity for the Model Railroad Garden. There are also ghost trains for Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns . That is why there is a staff of three year-round engineers and 18 seasonal engineers, helped by 66 volunteers, that keep the repair shop busy year-round. This summer, a few of our younger visitors got a chance to interview our …
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… Robin Carlson added the color inside Brian’s head. Now Brian, along with the rest of the team, is bringing his vision to life at the Orchid Show , from February 9 to March 24 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Also, Orchids After Hours is back —on Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., the Show is lit for evening, and cocktails and light tropical fare are available for purchase. New this …
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… it was originally used as a way to preserve food. It’s also helpful to know what muddling is. The process of gently bruising the leaves of herbs releases the fresh, green taste and aroma …
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… sunny windowsill or in a more formal arrangement. The great thing about starting seeds indoors is that it is relatively inexpensive—and who can resist the satisfaction of watching those first sprouts … need to be fancy or expensive, though; a couple of standard fluorescent tubes in a utilitarian shop light works fine, if the fixture is hung on chains with S-hooks so its height can be …
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… unity while remaining personally meaningful to each viewer.” How they found their inspiration is as varied as the artists. Michael Young's Night Birds Matthew Hoffman’s Joy sculpture Tanner … challenge? Choosing joy over hope. “I love both words. But hope only has one “p” stem and joy is really nice because it had two big feet at the ends of it and joy won out.” Based on Hoffman’s … steel, and light. “I make the neon that lights the birds’ feathers as well. I have a neon shop in my studio,” he added. “To my knowledge, there are no forms of lighting I haven’t used.” …
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