… demonstrations that make bonsai fun and accessible for all ages. DIY lovers: Looking for a creative new hobby? Experience the satisfaction of shaping living art and start your journey … and offer ongoing support. *Additional fee and registration is required for workshops. Visit midwestbonsai.org for more information. This education-focused show is the perfect way to …
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… Q: My children and I want to plant a butterfly garden. Can you suggest flowers that will attract butterflies? A: Butterflies frequent sunny, protected sites where nectar flowers abound. They avoid windy, …
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… Auditorium, Design Studio & Plant Science Lab Workshops: Various locations highlights: A judged show including 200 bonsai trees reflecting all types of bonsai styles in Nichols Hall … growing information. (registration fees apply). To register and see the full list of workshop visit midwestbonsai.org Watch Chicago Botanic Garden Bonsai Curator, Chris Baker, as he shows an …
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… from the others, but in the end found its true self. That’s when we discovered we had a titan arum, one of the largest and rarest flowering plants on the planet. This incredible bloom … many Amorphophallus species in its collection, and this plant was not correctly identified as a titan arum until it bloomed for the first time. Corpse flowers are known for producing one of … from the others, but in the end found its true self. That’s when we discovered we had a titan arum, one of the largest and rarest flowering plants on the planet. This incredible bloom …
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… time for holiday decorations. Tables, mantels, ledges—virtually any smooth surface becomes a stage for festive arrangements featuring symbols of the holiday: nativity scenes; plump little … among hundreds of candle makers selling their eco-friendly products on the web; click here to visit just one of them. So…as you ponder unpacking those dusty boxes of old, energy-inefficient, … among hundreds of candle makers selling their eco-friendly products on the web; click here to visit just one of them. So…as you ponder unpacking those dusty boxes of old, energy-inefficient, …
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… Changing your planting style is a win-win for you and your local bees. At the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, horticulturist … even more. Wild bees such as bumblebees, sweat bees, or mason bees can pollinate in only one visit, and much prefer foraging in blueberries than the honey bee—which would need three or more …
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… is asparagus ( Asparagus officinalis ). This Mediterranean native has just 20 calories a serving, with high doses of vitamins A and C, potassium, phosphorus and iron. Nothing tastes as … white. These sweet, soft stems are very popular in Europe (and very expensive at the market). Visit Visit the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden in early to mid-April to see the different …
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… with Beatrix Potter, the creator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. I remember wanting to visit Hill Top Farm, Potter’s home, after finding a photo of children reading by the fireplace in a National Geographic my parents had. …
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… A Font Inspired by Tradition and Creativity When designing the Orchid Show: India Blooms, Chicago Botanic Garden design manager Wendy Griffiths was inspired by her visit to a textile factory in Jaipur. She knew she needed a font that reflected the beauty and tradition …
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… To promote a second, late-summer flower show, cut back, shear, or remove flower spikes from the following … to conceal their unattractive yellowing foliage. The lush greenery that grew abundantly during a rainy spring might become a target for insects. Monitor closely but avoid drastic action or … Aphids have many natural enemies and are rarely cause for harsh pesticides. When in doubt, visit Plant Information at the Chicago Botanic Garden. …
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