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  • All About Peonies
    … and then stroll to the west flower walk to examine many of the plants in bloom. Dress for the weather.  Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden  Design Studio, …
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  • Natural Ink Making Workshop
    … pigments to take home. You will learn a variety of ink-making techniques that can be used for painting and drawing projects. Inks will be made using walnut husks, indigo, ash pigment, and …
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  • Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa 'Goldsturm'
    … Designated Perennial Plant of the Year for 1999, Goldsturm black-eyed Susan is an immensely popular staple of the perennial border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Summer Vegetable Gardening
    … and disease control, and effective harvesting procedures. A Garden walk is included. Dress for the weather.  Riley Finnegan, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Fruit & Vegetable Garden …
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  • Spring Containers at the Garden
    … partial-shade location. Pansies, forced bulbs, and other spring treasures may be used. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Bring gloves if desired.  Chester Jankowski, …
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  • Ephemeral Spring Wildflowers
    … We will explore and reference herbarium sheets. Class will start inside and then move outdoors for a woodland walk, weather permitting. Heather Prince, horticulturist, garden writer and editor …
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  • Shade Gardening
    … spring through fall and pleases the eye with a variety of textures, shapes, and colors, all for the shade.  Nina Koziol, horticulturist and writer  Classroom 6, Learning Center …
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  • From Garden to Vase | Spring Flowers
    … floral design techniques. Bring garden gloves, shears/scissors, and apron if desired. Dress for the weather.  Tim Pollak, manager of plant production, Chicago Botanic Garden Classroom 5, …
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  • Summer Garden Maintenance
    … a hands-on opportunity to practice what you learn, so bring along a pair of pruners. Perfect for all skill levels.  Tim Johnson, senior director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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  • A Fall-Color Tree Walk
    … guards those secrets. We leaf-peepers can only watch in wonder.   The Perfect Ingredients for Fall Color For maximum fall color, a tree must be healthy and well watered. It also needs an ideal … and harvest followed by drastic change. As the tall trees begin to color up, they compete for attention with all the brightly blooming perennials and annuals planted throughout the …
    Type: Walks