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  • … Society Membership of the Chicago Botanic Garden is offered to those who have: Provided for the Chicago Botanic Garden in a will or living trust. Established an income-producing gift plan for which the Chicago Botanic Garden is a beneficiary (such as a charitable remainder trust, a … trust). Designated the Chicago Botanic Garden as a beneficiary of a retirement plan. Arranged for the Chicago Botanic Garden to have a remainder interest in a home or farm. Made a gift of a …
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  • … as the leaves mature, but new leaves continue to add interest and texture. It performs best when planted in semi-shade to prevent scorching and retain the best bright color in the foliage. Pale green flower scapes appear in early summer and open to …
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  • … glimpse of some feathered friends , and don't forget your camera to capture unexpected beauty. For those who prefer getting cozy inside, find new ways to invite nature to your warm-up … Add Green to Winter Drab — Evergreen Perennials Brighten the Winter with Houseplants Bulbs for Indoor Winter Blooms Bulbs for the Holidays Conifers Light Up the Garden Fresh All Winter: Grow Herbs Indoors Gift that …
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  • … drainage. Dislikes wet soils, particularly in winter. Dislikes high heat and humidity and does best when soils are cool. …
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  • … home.” And Michael Young’s Night Birds, with their neon-lit feathers and abstract style, “aims for a sense of emotional connection—harmony, growth, energy—and simultaneously promotes unity … moment,” said the Design Museum of Chicago’s founder and executive director. “It felt like the best place to start.” Pride & Promise tree design  Tree topper design The tree, topped with a …
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  • … Survey Thank You Thanks for completing our survey, we are pleased to present you with this one complimentary Tram Tour ticket for you to enjoy at the Garden in 2015. One ticket per family. Click here to download coupon … Thanks for completing our survey, we are pleased to present you with this one complimentary Tram Tour …
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  • … Alicia Green, M.A., NCC, HTR Coordinator, Buehler Enabling Garden Alicia Green is responsible for maintaining the Buehler Enabling Garden as a world-class display and for delivering horticultural therapy services outside the garden. Alicia also manages a staff of … of Lake County Mark Zampardo has served as a core instructor in the certificate programs for the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden since 2007. For the 28 years …
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  • … Programs Jennifer Schwarz, Ph.D., serves as the vice president of learning and public programs for the Chicago Botanic Garden. In this role, she oversees adult and children’s education, … grounds and in their own communities. She is passionate about environmental justice, the need for engagement and action focused on climate change, and the very judicious use of technology to … the learning sciences at Northwestern University. Before attending graduate school, she worked for a nonprofit housing development firm to increase and improve housing opportunities for low- …
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  • … clusters adorn this nonhardy perennial during the warmer months of summer. This plant grows best in full sun and in well-drained, moderately fertile soils. It's a pollinator magnet …
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  • … feet wide in 10 years. Each needle is striped green and white, giving it a blue appearance. Best grown in full sun. …
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