… Cardinal's guard ( Pachystachys spicata ) a member of the Acanthaceae family, is native to South America and the greater Caribbean. This ornamental tropical plant bears large clusters … and two protruding stamens. Its dark green, glossy, oval leaves have prominent veins and grow to 12 inches. The shrub will reach 6 feet in height and grows best in a sunny location in fertile, sandy, loamy, well-drained, moderately moist soil, where …
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… certificate students will prepare and present a portfolio of finished botanical artwork for review. A review committee will be composed of Botanical Arts Certificate Program instructors. The portfolio review results will be emailed to each student upon completion. Guidelines for students wishing to complete the portfolio review for a certificate in Botanical Art, Expressive or Traditional … Botanical Arts Certificate Program instructors. The portfolio review results will be emailed to each student upon completion. Guidelines for students wishing to complete the portfolio review …
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… “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in the mallow family was used at one time to make marshmallow confections. Some common names for hibiscus plants include hardy hibiscus, rose of Sharon, rose mallow, swamp mallow, and … stems back leaving two or three buds, and larger flowers may result. Rose of Sharon grows best in moist, well-drained soil that is amended with compost. Plants prefer full sun to part …
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… The Farwell Landscape Garden displays a cross section of different kinds of gardens suitable for residential settings, and the plants appropriate to these designs. Specialized garden displays include formal and informal herb gardens, a traditional perennial border, a rock garden, streamside gardens, an easy-to-grow mixed border, and other small-scale landscaping ideas for Midwest gardens. Tough, … of different kinds of gardens suitable for residential settings, and the plants appropriate to these designs. Specialized garden displays include formal and informal herb gardens, a …
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… In School Programs Enrich your curriculum and have the Chicago Botanic Garden come to you! Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant topics appropriate for specific grade levels. Meet a Scientist Middle and high school educators: would your students like to meet a real, live scientist who can explain how the became a scientist, share their research, … Enrich your curriculum and have the Chicago Botanic Garden come to you! Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant topics appropriate for specific …
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… Take a deep breath, and feel the love Is it possible to breathe in … love? We think so. The heady scents that flourish at the Chicago Botanic Garden … background is in classic archaeology. Indeed, the siren call of perfume has long been a way to pursue romantic love. Legend has it that Cleopatra ordered the sails of her ship coated in … in its myriad forms, as our accompanying video demonstrates. “Basil evokes nostalgic feelings for me of my grandmother and father gardening,” said Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist at the …
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… Corporate Partnership Benefits Demonstrate your company’s commitment to the environment. Encourage wellness among employees with access to the Garden. Organize group volunteer activities. Entertain clients and conduct business in a … and more as a Corporate Partner of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Please contact Rachel Rosenberg for more information. Download a corporate partnership brochure Partnership Benefits …
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… Digitial Photography Contest Tips for resizing your photo for the Garden Photo Contest From Robin Carlson, staff photographer If you are using Photoshop: Open your photo. Go to the image dropdown menu and select 'Image Size'. Enter 1024 in the top box for pixel width, … you can use these free online resources to shrink your files: http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ http://www.picresize.com/ … Contest From Robin Carlson, staff photographer If you are using Photoshop: Open your photo. Go to the image dropdown menu and select 'Image Size'. Enter 1024 in the top box for pixel width, …
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… at bloom time—a hybrid of week-old gym socks and a rotting mouse that you just can’t seem to find in your kitchen. The Garden began collecting titan arums, or corpse flowers, in 2003. … Collection, graciously met me on a Saturday and more graciously waited two additional hours for my arrival. With Pat safe and sound, I headed to the New Jersey Turnpike. As much as … from the Chicago Botanic Garden a couple years ago. While in the area, I had a chance to visit Doe Run, which was the famed garden of plantsman, Sir John Thouron, and which is now owned …
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… Alicia Green, M.A., NCC, HTR Coordinator, Buehler Enabling Garden Alicia Green is responsible for maintaining the Buehler Enabling Garden as a world-class display and for delivering … began her career at the Chicago Botanic Garden in 2000 as the nursery grower. She continued to gain experience in interior landscaping, exterior landscaping, high-end garden retail, and … of horticulture for the College of Lake County. Mark has authored A Landscaper's Guide to Perennial Flowers with English/Spanish Glossary and published several magazine articles. His …
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