… abundant white flowers and fruit that starts out pink and matures to blue; it is one of the latest viburnums to bloom. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… ones in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Nature Preschool. The dedicated places are a mindful way for people of any age to check in with and be present in the natural world. Choosing a Spot The … So choose a natural area that is easily accessible and preferably in a location that you can visit regularly. That might mean a spot in your yard, a schoolyard, a public park, an open grassy … checklist: Note the smell, touch, sight, sound, and even taste of what’s nearby, if it’s safe to do so. Take time for wildlife: ⇒ Sprinkle bird seed near your sit-spot or hang a bird …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden is on #TitanWatch. That’s right: if you visit the Garden’s Semitropical Greenhouse, you will see Sprout , the latest corpse flower from the Garden’s collection of 13 titan arums to begin a bloom cycle. Our … bloom. Follow the progress of #CBGSprout on our corpse flower webcam and check our website for updates . We learned a lot about corpse flowers in the last few months, and in the …
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… lately? Many of these open spaces boast blankets of gold sunflowers, the native plants that for me signal the approach of autumn. They belong to the Asteraceae family (previously known as … fills a vase or two in the kitchen. The name Helianthus is derived from the Greek helios for sun and anthus for a flower. Vincent van Gogh paid tribute to their beauty in a series of … so that the sticky yellow pollen won’t drop from a vase onto furniture or clothing. Bees visit pollen-free sunflowers because they offer nectar, but what they really want is pollen. …
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… Murillo Runner Up David Kopka Runner Up Jessica Robbins SPECIAL MENTION Sally Stone Sign up for our eNewsletter to ensure you receive information about future photo contests with the Garden. To see more Garden images, visit our Flickr photo group . … 2014 Fall Contest Winners Our winter contest is January 30 – … receive information about future photo contests with the Garden. To see more Garden images, visit our Flickr photo group . …
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… Art of the Heirloom showcases original works commissioned by the Hudson Valley Seed Library for their annual Art/Seed Pack collection. The exhibition features works in a variety of media … funding is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. Visit the exhibition and continue your experience with a class! Click here to browse a complete … native plant communities. Click here for more information on seed banking at the Garden , or visit the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center in person. … May 25 – …
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… Summer Photo Tour Shapes and Texture Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .35 miles Time: 40-50 mins Stop 1: Photo Tip: … Garden Observe the texture of the water lilies floating on the rippling aquatic pools. If you visit this garden in the evening, note the dramatic effect of the lighting. Stop 2: Photo Tip: … Bridge Enjoy the views of Evening Island. No matter where you are, turn around and look for what might be behind you. Stop 8: Photo Tip: Summer-Evening Island Pay attention to how the …
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… students is required . Pondering The Prairie (90 Minutes) Fall through 10/27, Spring Students visit the Garden’s Dixon Prairie to study ecosystem conditions, measure diversity, and observe … Early Spring Plants have found ways to survive in most of Earth’s challenging environments. Visit gardens that represent different ecosystems to identify relationships between the way … plants and answer questions about photosynthesis. Students will then construct an explanation for the role plants play in the cycling of matter and flow of energy through all living things. …
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… 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Regenstein Center Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers Stunning quilts, woven wall hangings, knitted art wear, unique fabrics, detailed … North Suburban NeedleArts Guild and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. For more information visit fineartoffiber.org . … The area's oldest, largest and most unique fiber art event November … North Suburban NeedleArts Guild and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. For more information visit fineartoffiber.org . …
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