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  • … The Addams Family The “hairs” on this cactus provide shade and help the plant conserve water in the desert. Croton ( Codiaeum variegatum ) “A Modern Art Masterpiece” The coloration on the croton are the very same pigments we see in autumn leaves: green chlorophyll, yellow xanthophyll, orange carotene, and red anthocyanin.  Living Stone ( Lithops ) “A Stone” Native to countries in the southern part of Africa, living stones are succulents that blend in with the rocky soil, …
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  • … or a valid WIC card. Limited quantities are available and it is strongly suggested to book in advance. Once these tickets are sold out, walk up requests may be asked to book for a later date. Up to 10 tickets can be purchased online or in person. When purchasing online, you will receive an email confirmation of your purchase. … are made possible through the Garden’s partnership in the national Museums for All program.  Buy Now     Novedad de este año. El Jardín Botánico de Chicago se complace en ofrecer entradas …
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  • New! Charcoal gives you the opportunity to work large, bold, and loose, or keep the fine detail of traditional botanical art. Several techniques will be explored along with emphasis on composition. Basic drawing skills are required, but students will be guided and assisted by the instructor. The School’s CEUs=9 ART elective Kimberly Mullarkey, freelance artist Design Studio, Regenstein Center …
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  • … and movement from the UK—featuring thousands of points of light pulsing, like energy suspended in time. Premiering at Lightscape in collaboration with Culture Creative, this awe-inspiring installation draws visitors into an … of nature. But it’s also the same impulse. I can stare at a tree for hours and lose myself in it. Winter light festivals have that same effect: they help people step out of themselves and …
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  • … and asters — classic colors of an Illinois autumn. Asters are easy to grow, if you plant them in full sun, in soil that is well-drained but not too rich, and you don't overdo water or fertilizer. But … . This Monte Cassino aster ( Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pringlei 'Monte Cassino' ) blooms in white. While beautiful in the annual bed, this New York aster ( Symphyotrichum nova-belgii …
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  • … Commitment to Indigenous Communities As a leader in plant conservation, horticulture, and environmental education committed to equity and … of Cook County acknowledges that we are on the lands of the Council of Three Fires—the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi—as well as the Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sauk, and Meskwaki peoples.  As … communities with access to and use of land and resources to meet community-identified needs (e.g., harvesting, plant sharing, and gatherings).   Collaborating with Indigenous communities to …
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  • … Plants in Print Exhibition Early Botanical Books The earliest printed books illustrate Europe's passionate pursuit of plants. The introduction of the printing press in the fifteenth century sparked an unprecedented enthusiasm for plants. Inspired by some of the … sought a common language. By the eighteenth century, thousands of new plants were arriving in Europe from all parts of the globe, yet there was no universal system for naming and …
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  • … curves, seasonal highlights, and a juxtaposition of sun and shade plantings. Naturalistic in style, the Lakeside Gardens include creative combinations of perennials, aquatic plants, ground covers, grasses, trees, and shrubs. A much-anticipated moment in late April to early May is the blooming of the 300 crabapple trees encircling the Great Basin and reflected in its waters. Mass succession … trees, and shrubs. A much-anticipated moment in late April to early May is the blooming of the 300 crabapple trees encircling the Great Basin and reflected in its waters. Mass succession …
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  • … of daffodils, tulips, crocus, and specialty bulbs tempt gardeners at the annual Bulb Sale. Buy mums, asters, peonies, potted amaryllis, paperwhite narcissus, and “Bulb Boost,” too. Expert … of Wonderland Express, the Garden's indoor holiday exhibition. Click here for more information Buy Tickets View 2017 Photos Get Growing Weekend Plant Sale May 18 – 20, 2018 The Woman's Board … horticultural professionals and our own talented Woman’s Board Members will be grown in the Chicago Botanic Garden Production Greenhouses and offered for sale --> …
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