… Christopher Tong Garden Chef Recipes Christopher Tong, owner of and executive chef for My Private Chef, in Chicago, has created a luscious summer fruit soup. Why not cool off on a hot day while enjoying the nutrition fresh fruits offer? Christopher has been creating distinctive contemporary … the ginger in a medium pot over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes ( no oil is necessary) . Add 2 cups strawberries, 1 cup pineapple, 3/4 cup mango and the lemon, lime, and …
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… Vice President of Science Dr. Gregory M. Mueller serves as vice president of science at the Chicago Botanic Garden, leading the development of academic programs at the Garden, including … training programs, and the Lenhardt Library. Before joining the Garden, Dr. Mueller worked for more than 23 years at the Field Museum, most recently as the curator of mycology in the … Rica, Guatemala, and China. He has authored six books and nearly 100 journal articles. He is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival …
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… Press Room Welcome to the Chicago Botanic Garden Press Room. The public relations staff is happy to assist journalists with stories, on-site visits, interviews, experts, and photos. Press Photos For Media Inquiries Contact Us: Erin Benassi, Director of Public Relations (847) 835-6819 @email … Welcome to the Chicago Botanic Garden Press Room. The public relations staff is happy to assist journalists with stories, on-site visits, interviews, experts, and photos. …
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… rare that a plant's cultivar name makes it into everyday conversation—'Peace' comes to mind for roses, or 'Stella d'Oro' for daylilies. But say "'Annabelle'," and everyone knows you're … and that people still ask for by name—even decades after it first became popular. In this month’s Smart Gardener , we look at the recent explosion of new hydrangea cultivars, and ask …
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… Senior Staff: Carmen Vergara Vice President of Community Partnerships Carmen Vergara is vice president of community partnerships at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She also currently serves on several advisory and governing boards, … of Health, Firebird Community Arts in Garfield Park, Mobile Care Chicago, and OPEN Center for the Arts in Little Village. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s of …
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… Giant daisy ( Leucanthemella serotina ) is a sprawling perennial from southeastern Europe that can reach 6 feet in height and up to 3 … it produces large, glistening-white daisy flowers in September and October. Giant daisy grows best in full sun and moist soils, attracts butterflies, and is prone to no serious pests or diseases in the Chicago area. …
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… Lesser calamint is an aromatic, slow-growing, erect perennial with ovate dark green leaves that are 1½ inches … soil. In summer, it produces 5 to 15 white-turning-to-light-lavender to blue flowers with the onset of cooler nighttime temperatures in fall. A pollinator magnet throughout the season with compounds in the leaves that deter deer and rabbits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Native to Japan, ‘Mops’ is a semi-dwarf shrubby conifer that reaches 4 – 5 feet high and 4 – 5 feet wide. The dramatic foliage is bright yellow green with a feathery, almost stringy appearance. The … other golden cultivars. The slightly weeping branches give the plant a shaggy, mophead form. This plant is easy to grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part …
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… This 4½-foot tall beauty produces long-stemmed dark purple flowers from midsummer through the first hard frost. Unique to this cultivar are the slightly pointed tips of the flower petals. … Dahlias, it flowers best in full sun and well-drained, moisture-retentive soil. This dahlia is insect and disease free. Plant tubers or potted plants outdoors after the danger of late …
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… Finally, use design techniques to create your own professional portfolio worthy of exhibition. This course is designed for intermediate photographers. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. This class will …
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