… Read on. Want to see a butterfly dry its wings, hang upside down, or even fight? Watch the weather first. As summer gets underway, it’s fun to see how weather changes affect the activity at Butterfly & Blooms. The seasonal exhibition is a photographer’s dream, with hundreds of live butterfly species native to countries around the …
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          … Skokie Blvd.    Northbrook, IL 60062    Phone: (847) 498-6500     Receive 15 percent off the best available rate on weekdays and 5 percent off the best available rate on weekends. Treat yourself to refined luxury and superb service at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. A winner of … generously supports adult education programs at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Visit this hotel's website     Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Lincolnshire   1400 Milwaukee    Lincolnshire, IL …
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          … in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms and some qi gong. Class level is best for students new to tai chi or the Yang form, or if you would like to refresh your practice. Class locations vary … or 6 Wednesdays, May 14 – June 25, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class June 4) or 6 Thursdays, May 15 – June 26, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class June 5) or 9 Wednesdays, July 9 – September 10, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class …
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          … 14 Enabling Garden 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. September 25 Searle Courtyard 2 – 7 p.m. September 26 Rose Terrace, Linden Allee & Beer Garden 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. September 27 Rose Terrace, Linden … 14 Enabling Garden 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. September 25 Searle Courtyard 2 – 7 p.m. September 26 Rose Terrace, Linden Allee & Beer Garden 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. September 27 Rose Terrace, Linden …
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          … time's the charm Spike the corpse flower has bloomed again at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is the third time Spike has begun a bloom cycle. In 2015, the corpse flower ultimately lacked the energy to bloom. In 2018, at nearly 7 feet tall, Spike finally bloomed, smelling like rotting meat or … 20.125" 17.25  5/22 22.75" 18.5  5/23 25.875" 20.375  5/24 28.25" 21.75  5/25 31.125" 23.75  5/26 34" 24.5  5/27 37" 26.75  5/28 39.625" 27.75  5/29 44" 30.625  5/30 50.25" 34.625  6/1 58.25" …
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          … A Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium Friday, October 26, 2012 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Click here for more information. …
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          … One of the best things about visiting (and working at!) the Chicago Botanic Garden: you get great ideas for your own garden. I put one of them to work in my new "all vegetable" front yard garden this weekend. Horticulture program specialist … the paint stirrers and get out the chalkboard paint! The photos are testament to how easy it is: assemble a pile of paintable wooden markers-to-be, scrub-brush lightly under running water, …
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          … Share your #Lightscape Glow Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS GIVEAWAY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. … information on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website; or (d) injury or damage to your or any other computer resulting from downloading any …
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          … Q. Where is the best location to plant a redbud? A. Eastern redbud ( Cercis canadensis ), is a lovely … Redbuds are very pH adaptable and will grow equally well in alkaline or acidic soil. It's best to plant redbuds in an area with good air circulation to reduce the chance of fungal …
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          … COLOR CODED™ The Price is White Coneflower Pure white petals surround the orange disk of fertile flowers on this coneflower adapted to Midwestern soils and climate. Can be used as a perennial addition to the garden or for a seasonal burst of color in large containers and flower beds. Pollinators …
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