… on Photography - Nature and Landscape Track The Nature and Landscape track allows the student to observe and capture images of the natural world. Through classroom study and field work, students will learn to use the camera as a tool for documenting flora, fauna, and other environmental subjects, while gaining an appreciation of …
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… is an installation that captures fragments of the landscape we inhabit. The work is an attempt to imagine a time when prairie land occupied two-thirds of the midwestern landscape, when it was … Location: Visitor Center Artist statement: How is nature’s palette composed? Is there more to the colors we perceive in nature? The scientific process of chromatography—Greek for “color writing”—inspired this artwork. Here, prairie grass, seemingly a single color, reveals …
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… Garden members can borrow books online . All you need is your unique membership number for full access to our e-book system. Read books online … One of the great treasures of the Chicago Botanic … can borrow books online . All you need is your unique membership number for full access to our e-book system. Read books online …
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… freshly squeezed orange juice 2 garlic cloves ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and pepper to taste 0 0 1 2 Chicago Botanic Garden 1 1 2 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* … diced 5 teaspoons chopped cilantro 3 teaspoons olive oil Pinch cumin Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and blend until well combined. Set aside. Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a …
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… The first question is easy—we were on the trail of specific wildflowers and woody plants to preserve and add to our collections. Collections trip horticulturists Michael Jesiolowski, Tom … plants we would target—was developed, based on what plants our gardens deemed important for conservation, to fill a gap in our collections, or add beauty to our display gardens. And of … or insects/animals, they are genetically variable. A variety of genes can give each plant the best chance to exhibit a specific phenotype, or physical appearance, and better adaptability to …
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… When I was 8 years old, I traveled with my family to Przysietnica, Poland, to spend the summer with relatives. My grandparents’ farm was the home base for my adventures with cousins and siblings. We spent hours in the breezy northern hills, picking … away from the parent, and put out roots, producing a new clone of the mother plant. In this way, a single cultivar of strawberry can reproduce itself dozens of times and still be identical …
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… anything you find outside, such as sticks, bark, leaves, flowers, sand, shells, etc. How to: First, collect flowers, leaves, grasses, and sticks. Or gather pebbles, stones, and shells. … bet there’s a collection of sea glass or shells under somebody’s bed. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Create patterns of color and texture with leaves Weave sticks and dried grasses … you get comfortable with the concept, try making nature art on a walk or in your own yard for someone else to discover or add to. Imagine walking in the park and discovering a river of …
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… a low-maintenance perennial garden? The answer is yes if careful consideration is first given to plant choice and plant location. Matching the requirements of a plant to the characteristics … those same spreading tendencies to your advantage. Gooseneck loosestrife (not to be mistaken for purple loosestrife, an invasive plant) is a beautiful but rampant spreader that will quickly … dividing a plant, dig a large root ball and give the plant lots of water in its new home. It's best not to move a perennial when it's in flower or when it's extremely hot. But it's better to …
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… Horticulturist: Heather Sherwood What’s behind the design: When I begin my designs, I like to daydream or brainstorm about the plants, the space, and the overall atmosphere I want to create, considering the specific parameters for each area. At home, I'd been watching a show on English history, and I noticed the fabrics …
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… When it comes to showstoppers, Shakespeare may have elevated the rose to star status with his line, “Of all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.” But what is it about dahlias that has attracted so many fans and admirers? In our effort … Cutie Patootie, and Diva. The availability of low-growing varieties makes them perfect for containers. While dahlias receive a standing ovation for their color and form, they have no …
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