… Strong composition and design make the difference between a mundane piece of art and a personal, more powerful creation. Using fun and intuitive approaches, we will explore ways to bring our unique intentions, as well as our bonds with nature, to life on paper. A supply list … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. ART requirement Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, The Field Museum …
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… Of all the flowering shrubs and trees, the most evocative of spring is Magnolia. An ancient woody plant, … large and showy flower structure, with six or more tepals (neither petal nor sepal) spiraling in whorls. White and pink flowers are well known, but there are yellow, purple, and wine … —Lakeside East Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia —English Walled Garden The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias Magnolias for fragrance…magnolias for small spaces…evergreen magnolias…plant expert …
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… This maple is very similar to Acer japonicum and is also known commonly as the full moon maple. It can reach a height of 10 feet with a slightly narrower spread. Reddish-purple flowers give way to samaras that mature to red. The round, palmate leaves emerge as bronze, maturing to olive …
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… Strict adherence to the cultural needs of this plant is essential. In residential areas, this plant is best grown in the consistently moist soils of a bog garden. The bog garden should be prepared in …
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… At the top of the list of why we garden is for the joy it brings. Yes, there is the effort of … Take a good look at your yard and garden areas. Be brutally honest about which areas are in full sun, partial shade, or dense shade. Remember that the angle and intensity of sunlight differ in early spring and midsummer, as well as from morning to afternoon. Is it possible to remove the lower branches of existing trees to bring in more …
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… followed by abundant red-coral fruit that persist into winter. This cultivar was introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1971. Native to China, Korean, and Japan, linden viburnums derive their name from the leaves, which resemble … 8 feet wide. Creamy white flowers in showy, domed clusters appear in May to early June, giving way to bright red fruits in late summer to early fall that persist on the shrub into early …
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… This snakeroot has 3- to 5-inch-long leaves that are sharply toothed on the margins. Best of all, they are a subtle …
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… New! Spend some time in the Garden’s Krasberg Rose Garden and explore ways to saturate the color to add interest and …
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… Q: How do I start tomato seedlings indoors? A: To grow your own tomatoes for transplanting outdoors, sow the seeds indoors four to six weeks before the usual last frost (around May 15 in the Chicago … in their permanent location. This process, called “hardening off,” helps ensure that plants get a good start. After all danger of frost has passed, plants should be moved to a shady area of …
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… New! Upgrade your eggs to a whole new level. Learn to make chardonnay-poached eggs; fried quail eggs over a salad of … deviled eggs topped with fried prosciutto. Each dish is packed with flavor and guaranteed to get you out of your egg slump and into a new era of deliciousness. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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