… Director of Horticulture, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL Panelist: Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Joy Kaminsky is responsible for preserving and maintaining Cantigny Park's natural assets, including the … and inspiration for thousands of visitors annually. The estate spans more than 500 acres and is home to one of the Midwest’s largest display gardens. The 30-acre formal gardens, created by …
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… Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden The Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden is one of the biggest and best of its kind in the Midwest. This 4-acre working garden shows you … or a fish pepper, an African American heirloom crop from the turn of the century, or… This is a place for the curious, for anyone who wants to learn and reflect or just take a walk in a … in our open-air amphitheater, our Plant Giveaways, and other special events. One of our goals is to show you how to use harvested plants through cooking demonstrations and festival weekends. …
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… in a comfortable position, take a moment to look around you. Notice where you are and what is around you. Close your eyes and notice your breath entering through your nose. Notice where … change? If you part your lips and sip in the air, what can you taste? What do you hear? What is the farthest sound? Middle sounds? And finally, the closest sound you can hear. Did any of these sounds bring you pleasure? What did you notice? What do you feel? Is there sunlight on your skin? A breeze? What do you notice? If you are comfortable doing so, …
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… Bent and family and friends The moment depicted by nature artists William and David Turner is a familiar one. Each bird’s pose is seen daily at sunset as flocks of geese settle in for the evening on the lakes. Caricia … granite—can be enjoyed both visually as sculptures and as inviting places to rest. From this site, visitors can view an extended panorama from the Malott Japanese Garden to Evening Island to …
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… Alicia Green What’s behind the design: One of the Enabling Garden’s unique features is the six vertical walls that are planted each summer. The wood used to create these walls is set in a diamond pattern. I thought it would be a natural fit to plant the vertical walls in a … especially in flooring or backsplash tiles, can add boldness and style! Bio: Alicia Green is a registered horticultural therapist and the coordinator of the Buehler Enabling Garden. She …
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… Forest Preserve District of Cook County,” said District President Toni Preckwinkle. “Not only is the Garden built on Forest Preserve District land, but the District also provides about $9 … special offers. Lake County, Illinois, Convention & Visitors Bureau Lake County, Illinois, is the perfect place to kick off your vacation, with fantastic events for everyone. Plants of … declining floral heritage. Chicago Wilderness The Garden’s partner, Chicago Wilderness, is an alliance of organizations that champions biodiversity and its contribution to the quality …
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… February 14, through Sunday, April 19, 2015. The nineteenth-century passion for orchids is evident in the vibrant hand-colored engravings and lithographs that served as the scientific … the Regenstein Center with colorful, fragrant blooms from February 14 to March 15. The display is part of the library’s collection of more than 600 orchid books, including orchid cultivation, … and rare books. Read more about the exhibition here . Partial funding for this exhibition is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. … Saturday, February …
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… Camp Policies Registration and Cancellation Policies Registration Deadline Registration is open until camps fill or one week prior to the start date of camp. Confirmation of your … email messages with important Camp CBG updates. Please note that all camp communication is sent to the email associated with your camp registration (the person who registered the … credit card information to confirm participation. Camp CBG Cancellation Policy If your child is unable to attend camp due to medical reasons, you may receive a refund at any time prior to …
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… titan arum photographed April 11 and 12, 2016 A Blooming Titan Arum Smells Rotten Bloom night is the big night for the titan arum’s famous stench. The flowering structure generally opens late in the afternoon, and the scent is released that night. It lingers for several hours—when Alice the Amorphophallus bloomed in … should come now.” The smell attracts the insects…that become unwitting carriers of pollen…that is moved from one titan to another…so that fertilization can happen and the plant can reproduce. …
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