… She became a Carillonneur member of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America in 2020 and is currently studying with Eddy Mariën at the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium. She has … in Belgium, Canada, Japan, the UK, and the US. When she’s not playing carillon, Elisa is a researcher of rare books and currently holds a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of …
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… The Alloy Horn Quartet is a fusion of artistry and advocacy whose appealing performances are charming audiences from the … to the backyard party. Equally comfortable in classical and contemporary genres, the quartet is at ease sharing its passion for music through exceptional performing and charismatic dialogue …
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… Capture a moment’s impression on paper with color, style, clarity, and character. This class is an introduction to sketching landscape elements freehand in a spirit of casual, carefree … will learn fundamentals and discover techniques to create effective conceptual sketches. Lunch is included. A supply list and map will be sent with confirmation. R. Thomas Selinger, registered …
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… Q: When is the best time of year to plant garlic? Can I plant whole heads purchased at the grocery store? … Chicago region. Purchasing bulbs from the grocer that are not sold specifically for planting is not recommended as those varieties are not reliably winter hardy in our region. Garlic heads …
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… that float above shiny, mint-scented leaves. A great front-of-the-border plant, calamint is deer resistant and drought tolerant. “It blooms for an incredibly long time and is a favorite of many pollinators. No garden should be without it,” said Jill Selinger, manager …
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… of the founding of the Chicago Horticultural Society. Virtually unavailable in commerce it is an 'easy keeper' that is resistant to most pests and diseases. …
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… Watercolor is a luminous, beautiful medium. Learn to pair the delicacy and gestural brushwork of watercolor … paintings with the enhancement of colored pencil. Some experience with watercolor painting is helpful. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted …
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… The queen of phlox, this species is a tall perennial native to lightly shaded woodlands of eastern and central North America. … from July to September. In hot, humid weather, mildew may develop on the leaves. Garden phlox is perhaps the most popular phlox used in the perennial border. Today, there are many superior …
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… Maybrook is one of the smaller flowering lady slipper orchid hybrids with a brilliant white flag veined in … in green. The handsome green foliage featured darker green splotches, ensuring the plant is attractive even when not in flower. Well drained yet moisture retentive media needs to be …
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… Norway spruce is a tall evergreen tree native to the cool forests of Europe where it can grow to over 200 feet … width. This very large pyramidal tree with stiff, dark needles and graceful pendulous branches is good for large yards and open spaces. A classic evergreen tree for large spaces as either a …
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