… Relax in the soothing, candlelit atmosphere of a peaceful spot by the water on the Learning Campus. Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance … systematically integrate body, energy, and mind. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Mia Park, Mia Park Yoga Kleinman Cove, …
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… Relax in the soothing, candlelit atmosphere of a peaceful spot by the water on the Learning Campus. Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance … systematically integrate body, energy, and mind. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Mia Park, Mia Park Yoga Kleinman Cove, …
Type: Item Detail
… Relax in the soothing, candlelit atmosphere of a peaceful spot by the water on the Learning Campus. Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance … systematically integrate body, energy, and mind. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Mia Park, Mia Park Yoga Kleinman Cove, …
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… are delicately "flamed" in various shades of pink and orange, contrasting with scarlet on the inside and a lemon-yellow base. Tulipa 'Annie Schilder' is a member of the Triumph group of tulips, grown for their long stems and graceful flowers in May. Plant 'Annie Schilder' in well-drained soil and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This plant is a White Wands veronica. Veronica is named for St Veronica who comforted Jesus on his path to Calvary. White Wands veronica has white flower …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… My work is focused on breeding novel ornamental cultivars that are well-suited for the harsh environmental conditions of the Upper Midwest, with a preference for native taxa. Traits of interest in our breeding program include new flower characteristics, …
Type: Staff bio
… Green Mist amsonia is a cultivar selection of the native Arkansas amsonia noted for its deep green foliage. Its blue flowers, threadlike foliage and golden fall color are typical of the species. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… At 12" tall and wide, it is shorter than most bluestars. It would be a good candidate for a rock garden. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American …
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… and using homemade butterfly nets in late summer to catch monarchs as they sipped nectar on goldenrod. They weren’t “real” prairies, of course, because by then, most had disappeared. To … says Joan O’Shaughnessy, the Garden’s prairie and river senior ecologist. It’s challenging for her to suggest the “best” time to visit the prairie because it’s constantly changing—every week, every month, there’s something …
Type: Blog
… in the Midwest, it is truly a delight to discover plants that have saved their showier sides for the last months of the year. At this time especially, we welcome the graceful conifers, the … with some even tolerating wetter conditions. Full sun to part shade is best, with a soil pH on the acid side. Chicago gardeners can amend their alkaline soil with equal parts compost and … large red berries, they are not reliably hardy in the Chicago area. To see some bright lights on our own winter landscape, stroll through the gardens and look for the holiday sparkle of …
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