… Lone Piñon is a New Mexican string band, or orquesta típica, whose music celebrates the integrity and … The musicians of Lone Piñon learned from elder musicians who instilled in them a respect for continuity and an example of the radicalism, creativity, and cross-cultural solidarity that … polkas , cunas , inditas , valses , and chotes learned from elders. This concert is presented in collaboration with the International Latino Cultural Center. …
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… Burnstein Hall – Free demonstration from 1-4 pm on Saturday in Alsdorf Auditorium - Workshops for beginners and accomplished bonsai growers to collect growing information. (registration fees … pool, take a moment to study the silhouette of a bonsai and think about what the artist is trying to capture, the feeling that the tree is meant to evoke. “I feel a sense of calm and a connection through working with this ever-changing art form.” —Jennifer Price, Illinois, one of the presenting bonsai artists …
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… See a display of freshly harvested fruit grown in the area by members of the Midwest Fruit Explorers, featuring apples, pears, paw paws, grapes, kiwis and more. Visitors can obtain information on growing fruit. Shop for apples, cider and more. Feature: Burnstein Hall *The Midwest Fruit Explorers will be sharing … Hall with the Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale and Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Bulb Sale for the weekend. …
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… This round evergreen conifer needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. It is a specimen for the urban street. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… Food Safety and Cottage Food Laws This course is intended for aspiring food entrepreneurs and/or urban farmers who are hoping to …
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… LUCKY™ FLAME IMPROVED Lantana Bright orange, apricot and yellow flowers in small balls on the sides of the stems thrive in the heat and humidity of summer when grown in full sun. The compact size is ideal for containers or annual displays. The flowers are pollinator magnets, attracting butterflies, …
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… Blue ginger ( Dichorisandra thyrsiflora ), a member of the Commelinaceae family, is a tropical plant that resembles ginger in growth and habit but is actually related to the spiderworts (genus Tradescantia ). This striking plant is native to the tropical woodlands of North, Central, and South America, especially in the Atlantic forest vegetation in Brazil. It is cultivated for its handsome, spotted stems and large, shiny foliage, which is held horizontally, surmounted …
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… blooming, they continue in waves until frost. In spring, every branch of SONIC BLOOM® Pink is covered in bright pink flowers. Rebloom isn't as strong as the initial flush, but you still … offer.</p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular …
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… The flamethrower palm tree is named for the propensity of this tree to develop a new brightly colored leaf that may be anything from pink to dark burgundy …
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… AMBER JUBILEE® Ninebark is a variety of Eastern ninebark that has summer foliage in shades of gold. yellow and orange, … is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter bark underneath, although this is only noticeable in winter when the leaves have fallen. In late spring it bears clusters …
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