… This poisonous weed is most commonly found in roadside ditches and prairie areas—not in cultivated yards and gardens. … and cause phytophotodermatitis—a breakdown of cells and tissues when the sap on the skin is exposed to sunlight. The resulting rash is a severe chemical burn which takes many weeks to heal and may leave long-lasting scarring. It …
Type: Plant Info
… scientist Jeremie Fant’s latest research. Fant, a molecular ecologist and plant genetics guru, is working with other botanic gardens around the world to develop conservation and reintroduction … contain, by banking their seed or using cuttings to propagate them,” said Fant. “But when this is not possible, these plant collections are maintained by continually crossing with other plants to produce new seed. This is akin to animals in zoo collections. Zoos have used genetic information to develop ‘studbooks’ …
Type: Blog
… Alex Johnson is the university carillonist at the University of Chicago. There he teaches a studio of 20 … Alex regularly performs across the world and gives master classes across the country, and he is an avid composer and supporter of new music. Previously, Johnson taught carillon at the … at the most prestigious International Queen Fabiola Carillon Competition. On the side, Johnson is fond of his mbira and experiments frequently with improvisation on piano and melodica. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… When mature, the sweet birch has an open, rounded habit and can grow 40 to 50 feet tall. It is successful in naturalized areas or used as a shade tree. The sweet birch actually provides a … winter landscape. The twigs are fragrant and are a source of oil of wintergreen. Sweet birch is native to the eastern U.S. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This golden willow tree loves water and is usually grown in damp areas for the bright golden yellow stems that are visible in the winter time. The Basford golden willow is a spectacular tree at its full height of about fifty feet although it is usually coppiced (cut back every year in later winter) to maintain a height of around eight to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This workshop is designed for producing practical Lightroom projects such as multimedia slideshows, books, … and creating web-quality images. We will also cover Blurb bookmaking for print. This is a class for those who want real-world use of Lightroom. Prerequisite: Lightroom 1 or …
Type: Item Detail
… This advanced class on Photoshop is more project oriented. Projects can include HDR, abstract art, displacement mapping, and focus … and laptop computer installed with a working copy of Photoshop (Full Version or Elements) is required. Prerequisite: Photoshop 1 and Photoshop 2 or approval of instructor. The School’s …
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… This class is for individuals who are interested in learning and expanding their knowledge of edible landscaping techniques, design, and maintenance. This course is appropriate for growers with some gardening experience. Students will create a four-season planting plan for an existing farm site and will present their planting design as a final project. Certificate course Instructor TBD …
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… Jubilee Nootka cypress, native to the Pacific Northwest, is a distinctive narrow conifer that is extremely fast growing. Older plants develop a spire-like main trunk with gracefully draping …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… matures naturally into a large, spherical globe covered with bright yellow daisy flowers. It is described as a late season cultivar, coming into flower in October and extending into November, unless there is a hard frost. Plant 'in the green', or before the buds start to show color to permit the root …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
