… around us. Next, each person will have the opportunity to find a quiet place at the Garden for individual contemplation: soaking in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the … through movement reflections. No previous dance experience is required. Please dress for the weather. Bring a watch and a yoga mat or towel. Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT, CEO of …
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… A diverse display of rhyme, rhythm, and reason. Beer & wine and light fare will be available for purchase from 7–8 p.m. in Burnstein Hall; see the larger-then-life biospheres of Local Homes: Nature in Your Backyard and meet artist Vaughn Bell. Then get ready for the poetry slam. Learn more . Burnstein Hall …
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… that may influence whether species can coexist together in the long term. This is critical for understanding how the plants and their traits that we choose for restoration may hinder or promote restoration goals. I have an interest in root traits and I …
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… Realize what to put in an herbal first-aid kit and why. Take home reference materials for long-term use. Register for this class and Exploring Flower Essences at once and save 10 percent. Please call (847) …
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… you can take anywhere! New! Photography and photo-based practices are powerful tools for self-reflection, growth, awareness, and connection with the world around us. You will be … guided photo assignments and written assignments to create your own body of work. Designed for intermediate to advanced photographers. Digital SLR or mirrorless cameras are mandatory. Good …
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… Q. For several summers now, I have noticed plenty of bumblebees in my garden but very few honeybees. … flying insect" in your yard, make sure it isn't a beneficial pollinator. A few to look for include mason bees, leafcutter bees, digger bees, sweat bees, plasterer bees and the very …
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… plants based on light requirements, it's usually best not to rely exclusively on nursery tags for light requirements. Plant tags are frequently manufactured off-site by companies other than … and may not be entirely accurate. A little research can ensure that you select the right plant for your conditions. …
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… overly cool or dry rooms. They also will lose leaves and wilt in response to an extreme need for water. When choosing a plant, pick a healthy, full one with no discoloration on the foliage. … before transporting them outside or in your car. Indoors, poinsettias should have bright light for six hours a day, room temperatures of between 65 and 70 degrees and an even supply of …
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… Q. I am growing ornamental gourds for the first time and would like to know when to harvest them. A. Harvest your gourds when the … between 1 and 2 inches of stem attached. Since a gourd is 90 percent water, it is necessary for that water to evaporate through the stem. They can be washed in soapy water, rinsed well and …
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… a vigorous, deciduous, woody vine. Pruning should be done in the late winter or early spring. For mature plants, trumpet creeper tolerates heavy pruning to control its spread and maintain a … base. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
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