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  • … Mark Your Calendar for a Spectacular Lunar Show! On the evening of March 13, the skies will host an extraordinary celestial event: a total lunar eclipse.  In the Chicago area at precisely 10:57 p.m., the Earth’s shadow will begin to envelop the moon, painting it in mesmerizing shades of deep red—a phenomenon often called the
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  • The Felderbach European beech is an extremely dwarf form with a columnar habit. Foliage is dark … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American … Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
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  • The Rotundifolia European beech is so named after its small rounded leaves, which are dark green … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American … Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • The Tortuoso Purpurea European beech takes its name from its unusual twisted, spreading habit and … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American … Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Earth Stars are terrestrial bromeliads native to the rainforests of eastern Brazil where they grow on the forest floor. The Burle Marx earth … Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx who championed the use of native plants in his highly original modern designs. The earth star has leathery leaves that form a central …
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  • … New! Learn the craft of making brooms from natural plant fibers while exploring the rich cultural history behind this everyday tool. Begin with an introduction to the primary plant used in traditional broom-making (sorghum), including the differences in type and use, and why …
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  • … moist soil but can tolerate either partial shade or full sun. Butterflies are attracted to the flowers, but deer are repelled by the flavor of the leaves. In trials of fall-blooming anemones at the Chicago Botanic Garden, this cultivar was ranked in
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  • … Relax in the soothing, candlelit atmosphere of a peaceful spot by the water on the Learning Campus. Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance the body in a space lit by candles. Then settle into a restorative … systematically integrate body, energy, and mind. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed.  Mia Park, Mia Park Yoga Kleinman Cove, …
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  • … Relax in the soothing, candlelit atmosphere of a peaceful spot by the water on the Learning Campus. Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance the body in a space lit by candles. Then settle into a restorative … systematically integrate body, energy, and mind. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed.  Mia Park, Mia Park Yoga Kleinman Cove, …
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  • … Relax in the soothing, candlelit atmosphere of a peaceful spot by the water on the Learning Campus. Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance the body in a space lit by candles. Then settle into a restorative … systematically integrate body, energy, and mind. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed.  Mia Park, Mia Park Yoga Kleinman Cove, …
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