… features. Learn the basics of iPhone photography, explore some of the better-known apps, and get instructions to use them to enhance your nature photography. You will have the opportunity to get feedback from the instructor by sharing images with the class. iPhones are mandatory. This …
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… The silver maple is native to eastern North America. It can reach a height of 80 feet with a spread of 50 feet. This tree requires full sun, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions. It gets its name from the silvery … of its finely dissected, five lobed leaves held on slightly weeping branches. Fall color is yellow and bronze. …
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… Branch Trail to the Chicago Botanic Garden , where I work as a senior graphic designer. Life is just better when you start and end your day outside on a bike. I stopped to take a selfie, as … of blue and red from the blue jays and cardinals winging by. As the seasons change, I also get a humbling reminder of the power and awe of the natural world, from watching a big snapping … restrooms along the well-marked trail. If you don’t go all the way to the Garden, you’ll still get a relaxing workout and nature getaway. You’ll find plenty of detours and places for a break, …
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… Birding at the Garden Come for the Flowers, Stay for the Birds The Chicago Botanic Garden is known for its gorgeous plants, but beautiful birds also abound here, and it’s a great place to … visit the Garden. This way, you can learn their field marks (identifying characteristics) and get comfortable adjusting your binoculars. Spring and fall are great fun but more challenging, as … visit the Garden. This way, you can learn their field marks (identifying characteristics) and get comfortable adjusting your binoculars. Spring and fall are great fun but more challenging, as …
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… Tomato Talk Tomato Talk A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Diseases & Pests, Part 1 Know what pests and diseases look like to troubleshoot before they get in your garden beds. Many stubborn diseases affect tomato plants. Early blight, powdery … Brock, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Know your pests & diseases Tomato spotted wilt virus is caused by thrips—tiny flying insects that chew tomato flowers and transmit the virus. Young …
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… Did you know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? The fruit of 'Weiki' kiwi vine is a cousin of the familiar grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same sweet-and-citrus … fuzzy kiwis. 'Weiki' is a German cultivar that's hardy down to -35, and very vigorous. You can get both male and female vines of this cultivar. The male will give you flowers but no fruit, but … won't give you any fruit either. The vines are happy in full sun or part shade, though you'll get a better crop in full sun. Plan on frequent pruning and strong support...left unchecked, the …
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… Blue-green evergreen foliage is the featured attraction of this hardy pyramidally shaped shrub to 12' in height and 8' width. Plant in full sun and water to get established and thereafter only during extended dry spells. Tolerant of a wide range of …
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… The horse chestnut is native to the Balkans. This cultivar is a dwarf form. It has panicles of white flowers that appear in spring. Fall color is not vivid (yellows and browns). It can tolerate some shade and has medium soil and water … taprooted tree which makes it difficult to transplant and will cause it to take a long time to get established. …
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… with author Cathy Maloney Thursday, July 23, 2015 2 – 3:30 p.m. Library Exhibition This is the story of...a city in a garden Despite its frontier beginnings, Chicago can claim a long … prairies. The phrase Urbs in Horto , meaning “city in a garden,” became the city’s motto and is inscribed on the city seal. In these early days of the city, gardening was a practical matter, … the need for a permanent home for a botanic garden became clear—and the search was on for a site. This is the story of...how Chicago gets its garden On September 25, 1965, ground was broken …
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… the pale pink flowers appearing sporadically to add to the appeal. This non-hardy shrub can get large in warmer climates, but in the Chicago area, that is unlikely. It attracts pollinators to the garden and is relatively pest free. Sunny to partially shaded locations are preferred with soils that stay …
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