… 'Dainty Bess' is officially classified as a hybrid tea, but it is a bit confusing because it doesn't look like the typical showy roses sold by the millions in …
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… in McDonald Woods—from delicate wildflowers and budding trees to the sounds of birdsong. Get involved with our community science program, Budburst, and observe flowers blooming and new … walk at 1 p.m. You can also take a self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. (A short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 mile.) Dress for the weather. If winds are 20 or more miles per hour or if there is heavy rain, the program will be canceled. Free; regular parking and admission fees apply. …
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… play culturally significant games ranging from Chinese mahjong and Romanian castel (9 pietre). Get a hands-on experience while finding out about heritage practices through game play and social … Chicago), and the Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago (JASC). JOURNEY CHICAGO is a series of events taking place throughout the month of October at cultural heritage centers … and suburbs. This series is a marquee program of the Chicago Cultural Alliance (CCA). Free with regular parking and admission fees; pre-registration is not required. All ages welcome. …
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… in McDonald Woods—from delicate wildflowers and budding trees to the sounds of birdsong. Get involved with our community science program, Budburst, and observe flowers blooming and new … walk at 1 p.m. You can also take a self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. (A short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 mile.) Dress for the weather. If winds are 20 or more miles per hour or if there is heavy rain, the program will be canceled. Free; regular parking and admission fees apply. …
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… Feed the Birds — The Hows and Whys One of winter's many pleasures is seeing a male northern cardinal, decked in bright red plumage, feasting on seeds from your … has tiny holes so that goldfinches and other small, thin-billed birds such as siskins can get some nourishment, while the larger-billed birds can't. Common Backyard Birds and their Food … A special feeder made just for goldfinches has thin holes just big enough for the birds to get their beaks in and snatch a seed. That keeps the bigger birds away. Black-capped chickadee — …
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… and Staff 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 … assist with garden maintenance and promoting the mission of the Enabling Garden as a barrier-free garden. Alicia has a B.A. in biology from the University of Illinois with an emphasis in … She obtained a master's degree in counseling from Northeastern Illinois University in 2009 and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D. Horticulture Educator and Professor …
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… spread of Boxwood Blight, a devastating fungal disease that affects these plants. Please feel free to contact us with questions on Boxwood Blight without bringing plant samples to the Garden. … business hours on the Plant Information Hotline at (847) 835-0972. Remember: Our diagnosis is only as good as your information. In your email, please include as much of the following … spread of Boxwood Blight, a devastating fungal disease that affects these plants. Please feel free to contact us with questions on Boxwood Blight without bringing plant samples to the Garden. …
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… his tenure, the garden’s reputation grew as an important urban green space, event venue, free science education provider, and popular regional destination known for horticultural beauty. … in Morristown, New Jersey, where he oversaw the Frelinghuysen and Willowwood Arboreta. He is a graduate of Rutgers University with a bachelor of science in environmental planning, design, … his tenure, the garden’s reputation grew as an important urban green space, event venue, free science education provider, and popular regional destination known for horticultural beauty. …
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… 2 – 3 p.m. Dan Bussey, orchard manager of Seed Savers Exchange Alsdorf Auditorium The lecture is free, but seating is limited (regular Garden parking fees apply). Get Tickets Now Lewis Incomparable. Summer Gold. Worchester Pearmain. Few people know that our …
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… Titan Arum The buzz on corpse flowers Something extraordinary is in the air. Our corpse flower ( Amorphophallus titanum ), affectionately named Ugly Duckling, … phenomenon. Our team has been nurturing titan arums since 2003. The titan arum bloom cycle is unpredictable. At first, even the experts don’t know if what’s emerging is a leaf or a flower … goes by, the spathe closes and the entire inflorescence begins to crumple, setting the insects free and protecting the (hopefully) pollinated flowers inside. …
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