… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Trish … a master of landscape architecture degree from the University of Michigan. She specializes in sustainable planting and site design. Beckjord focuses particularly on the integration of … a master of landscape architecture degree from the University of Michigan. She specializes in sustainable planting and site design. Beckjord focuses particularly on the integration of …
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… When we decided on the theme for this year’s Orchid Show, In the Tropics, what popped into the designer’s head was this: (wait for it; we’ll show you): … New this year are selfie stations and photo ops (think street art) that put you right in the tropics in a big way. Maria Ciaccio, senior graphics and web designer, designed and … and other treats. Keep track of your favorite orchids in the Show. Then come back and buy them at the post-Orchid Show sale . Plan a weekend outing: brunch and the Show. Plan a …
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… tomatoes on a cold, snowy January day. The bright color and aroma of tomatoes, whether in a rich tomato sauce or as a base for salsa, bring back the warmth and long sunny days of … from your home garden or the local farmers’ market. Enjoying home-canned tomatoes later in the fall or winter is one of the most rewarding parts of growing your own vegetables. Canning is a method of preserving food that applies heat in a glass canning jar to stop the natural spoilage by heating the contents and removing air from …
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… drawn to them. It's their height…their interesting contrast…those smoky good looks. This month in Smart Gardener we look at the tall and deeply colored plants that are fast becoming a signature in modern gardens. Deep, rich color gives gardeners the dark side of contrast that can be hard to achieve with green-foliaged plants. Tall, dark plants become a backdrop for everything else in the garden: their purple-to-black foliage makes chartreuse plants pop, while upping the …
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… resonates across the horticultural and gardening world as the home of uniquely beautiful flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty. Situated at the southern tip of Africa, in the epicenter of the famously rich Cape Floral Kingdom, Kirstenbosch has been admired by visitors to the Cape for more than 200 years. Since it was established in 1913, it has been the flagship of South Africa’s network of nine national botanical gardens. …
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… chipmunks, rabbits, woodchucks, meadow voles, and deer. You may not have all of them in your garden, but even one or two in search of a meal may eye your plants throughout the year. “We’re finding a lot of what we call … supervisor of plant health care. “We’re seeing meadow vole and rabbit damage to woody plants. In the winter, when they can’t find sources of food, they’ll chew the outer bark completely off.” …
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… that was treasured by the ancient Mexicans and was once the world’s most precious commodity. In this one-day workshop, students will use simple resist techniques to dye a silk scarf and … learn about the history of cochineal around the world. Dye materials and a scarf are included in the class fee. Bring rubber gloves, apron, scissors, plastic bag, and an old towel to class. …
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… Painting in the Garden, students will gain inspiration and learn to translate the beauty surrounding them … session. Working directly from nature, students will learn and build upon their knowledge in drawing, composition, color, and value. For en plein air painting, the principles of color and …
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… Painting in the Garden, students will gain inspiration and learn to translate the beauty surrounding them … session. Working directly from nature, students will learn and build upon their knowledge in drawing, composition, color, and value. For en plein air painting, the principles of color and …
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… when, and how to use flash, both indoors and outdoors. Bring your external built or built-in flash. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. The School’s CEUS=9 hours FPC …
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