… Green leaves create the beautiful surroundings during these early fall months, but they can be the most challenging plant component for botanical artists. In this studio class, designed for students with a foundation in drawing and watercolor, the … demonstrate various methods for painting realistic looking leaves. The class will discuss how to perfectly coordinate lush leaves with white, pale flowers. Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1 …
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… carrots, and all other cool-season crops as weather permits. Plant midseason potatoes in mid-April. Plant strawberries and pinch off first-year flowers to develop strong root systems. Later in the month, begin to harden off warm-season vegetable and flower transplants in a cold frame, or …
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… Squaw beebalm grows to about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide and bears fragrant bright red flowers in the summer months. In an evaluation of beebalms conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden this …
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… Aloe 'Guido' is an amazing drought tolerant succulent with show stopping patterned leaves. The short tidy rosettes with pale green leaves have white elongated dashes running from base to tip of each leaf, creating an amazing fabric pattern like effect. Stunning. Obviously selected … aloe forming clumps of rosettes only 6-8' tall. Very suitable for indoor containers or planted in groups. Only hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it can only be used indoors or outside for the summer …
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… Cascading flowering spikes feature dozens of dark wine red flowers with white edges to the petals. Cymbidium orchids require a distinct cool period in fall in order to set their flower buds. Their size, and this chilling requirement, make them a …
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… Sun-style tai chi with a focus on fundamental principles and basic footwork. Ease into the form by learning sections of movements that are perfect for those new to tai chi or to the Sun form, or for those who want to refresh their practice. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two …
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… Sun-style tai chi with a focus on fundamental principles and basic footwork. Ease into the form by learning sections of movements that are perfect for those new to tai chi or to the Sun form, or for those who want to refresh their practice. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two …
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… Sun-style tai chi with a focus on fundamental principles and basic footwork. Ease into the form by learning sections of movements that are perfect for those new to tai chi or to the Sun form, or for those who want to refresh their practice. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two …
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… As its common name implies, the yellow fruit cranberrybush viburnum is notable for its clusters of yellow fruit, which are … green color, which also differentiates this cultivar from the species; it turns red and yellow in the fall. This cultivar was introduced in Berlin in 1910. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… This tropical vine is grown for the very ornamental green and silver patterned leaves on long stems. Ideal for hanging basket or as a groundcover in frost free areas. Tolerates low light and humidity levels but really thrives when both are higher. If allowed to climb up a vertical surface for 8 to 10 feet the leaves morph from their green and silver …
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