… Q. Is there is anything I can do now in the garden to make next spring’s work easier? A. Here are some general recommendations for …
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… It’s going to be a banner year for annuals. This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful yet underutilized species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and ideal, including … performance. Other topics include cultural requirements, design and combinations, and sources. The School’s CEUs=3 hours OPC elective Jim Nau, Ball Horticultural Company Classroom 2, Learning …
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… It’s going to be a banner year for annuals. This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful, yet underutilized, species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and ideal, including … performance. Other topics include cultural requirements, design and combinations, and sources. The School’s CEUs=3 hours OPC elective Jim Nau, Ball Horticultural Company Classroom 5, Learning …
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… Feed the Birds — The Hows and Whys One of winter's many pleasures is seeing a male northern cardinal, … on seeds from your snow-covered feeder. Indeed, one of the main reasons humans feed birds is to experience nature's beauty right outside their door. Feeding the birds can be as simple as … creatures into the yard and then chase away the ones you don't want. Native plants go a long way toward feeding the birds. Various shrubs, trees, and wildflowers provide nourishment and …
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… Roberto Burle Marx Roberto Burle Marx May 26 – September 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Joutras Gallery Burle Marx (1909–94), the Brazilian artist and landscape architect, is known for championing the use of native plants … from Brazil and for modernist landscape designs including the promenade along Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The exhibition includes original Burle Marx paintings, original sketches for …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … of Natural History. Her work in the Science Action Center of the museum—a division dedicated to translating museum science into lasting results for conservation and cultural … Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Dr. Abigail Derby Lewis, Ph.D., Conservation Ecologist, The Field …
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… Photography at the Garden There is no more beautiful place for photography than the Chicago Botanic Garden. … or containers. Do not block entrances, pathways, or Garden areas for use by others in any way. Drone photography is not allowed on the grounds. The Garden reserves the right to restrict access to certain areas, or revoke this permit if its conditions are not met. … There is no more beautiful place for photography than the Chicago Botanic Garden. Whatever the season, whatever the time or type of day, the Garden is …
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… Join us after school this winter as we take on pies in the ITW Kitchen. Ages 10 – 14 ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … for thousands of visitors annually. The estate spans more than 500 acres and is home to one of the Midwest’s largest display gardens. The 30-acre formal gardens, created by famed … Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Joy Kaminsky, Director of Horticulture, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Richard Hawke, Plant Evaluation Manager, Chicago Botanic Garden, … Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic Garden Richard Hawke, Plant Evaluation Manager, Chicago Botanic Garden, … for the comparative evaluation of more than 1,200 taxa of herbaceous and woody plants in the Plant Evaluation Program. The program is one of the largest and most diverse in the …
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