… 'Half Pint' is a very floriferous formal, decorative dahlia, introduced in 2015. The numerous petals are rich coral-red, with a yellow base, and can measure 5 inches across. The … 1/2 feet tall, which means staking the flowers should be unnecessary. Wild dahlias are native to Mexico and Central America and have been hybridized into more than 20,000 cultivars. Dahlias … in pots to achieve earlier blooming. They require at least eight hours of sun to be at their best. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago area, and the tubers must be lifted, cleaned, and …
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… – Ripples (believe it or not) Welcome Plaza Horticulturist: Lindsey Muscavitch What’s behind the design: I was inspired by suminagashi or "floating ink," the process of marbling plain paper or a textile with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful with patterns and waves. It reflects the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi , which finds beauty in imperfection and the transient nature of life. I chose a circular version of this style for my …
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… Deutzia rubens is a white flowering species. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may …
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… Botanical Arts Certificate Program Portfolio Review Guidelines for students wishing to complete the Portfolio Review for a Certificate in Botanical Art, Expressive or Traditional Track After completing or verging upon completion of … Botanical Arts Certificate Program Portfolio Review Guidelines for students wishing to complete the Portfolio Review for a Certificate in Botanical Art, Expressive or Traditional Track After …
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… upon a loved one, you generally receive misty-eyed, heartfelt thank-yous—just as you cherish the love and effort that goes into the homemade gifts you receive. This holiday, consider giving … into your celebration: Memberships . These thoughtful gifts are always welcome, especially to the Chicago Botanic Garden, which also includes free admission to 200 other botanic gardens … of cookies is a terrific gift idea if you are an enthusiastic baker with friends or family in the vicinity. They live far away? No worries: just layer the dry ingredients for a baked item …
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… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one … of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the … soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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… grandma, or anyone special. A nice feature of these tiny bouquets is that you can show off the beauty of small flowers that always sing backup to showier blossoms in large arrangements. … the bottle cap looks nice with the flowers—or you can tie a ribbon around the bottle cap. The best way to keep it in place is by using a few drops from a hot-glue gun. Surprise! An old contact …
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… At Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, our young workers are exposed to nutrition in ways that relate directly to their work. As the season progresses, new crops are harvested and introduced to our staff. A lot of these are … nutrient content increases. Ripening bell peppers turn from green to red. Red bell peppers are best known for their powerful antioxidant properties. Just one pepper contains twice the daily …
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… From the 2015 archives: It is our pleasure to introduce another titan arum (in bloom!), which we have joyfully named Alice the Amorphophallus. Given the history below, it’s … The Greeks had done it: they chose the word Hepatica (hepar = liver in Greek), as the name for plants with tri-lobed leaves that look rather like a human liver. The Romans coined the …
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… dwellers might notice a serious lack of snow some years, winter makes its presence felt at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The first significant snowfall of the season gives the Garden a … reason for a walk through the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden ? Many consider winter to be the Japanese Garden’s most beautiful season. Its design emphasizes nature’s forms like clouds, stones, and hills. In winter, pruned magnolias, azaleas, forsythia, quince, as well as smooth lumps of yews and …
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