… 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 … and they prefer moister soils. For an only-at-the-Garden experience, head out to the Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden to see a bevy of hibiscus varieties currently being assessed, …
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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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… A Very Different Garden Walk What is it about walking in the Prairie that is so very different from any of our other Garden walks? Perhaps it’s the … plants growing so closely together, many of them taller than ourselves and completely unknown in our own gardens. Is it the knowledge that this semi-wild place is only a remnant of what once … northeastern Illinois and much of the Midwest? Or, maybe what compels us to walk the Prairie in fall, when it’s at its prime, is a desire to pay respect to the land and reconnect with our …
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… Kew—was set up for success by an international conservation team. The unexpected call came in mid-February. Could the Chicago Botanic Garden present a blooming ghost orchid on a global stage in London? An international team of orchid experts would work with us to get the rare plant to the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show in late May. At Chelsea, one of the most prestigious flower shows in the world, the endangered …
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… portfolio-quality finished piece is required to pass each course. (If you are not interested in pursuing the certificate, you do not need to concern yourself with grades.) The certificate … Portfolio B Fundamental Courses: Choice of four: Black & White Photography Composition in Landscape Photography Photographing Trees Photographing in Natural Light Others as offered Electives: 40 hours required Sample Electives: Architectural …
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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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