… Online and On-site Hybrid. Gain a working understanding of the initial phases of a landscape design project. Learn to begin and carry the project through conceptual design, including site measurements, base maps, … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. A supply list will be sent. PGL 2 and GDC requirement Paul Laiblin, landscape …
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… 'Halfway to Arkansas' bluestar grows to about 2-3 feet high and wide, forming a thick clump over time. Performance is sensitive to sunlight; flowers appear to be retained longer in afternoon shade, but full sun enhances bloom quantity overall. Prune back after flowering to … retaining a pleasing rounded clump form. Its Latin name of 'ciliata' means hairy and refers to the downy fringe present on the needle-like leaves. The leaves turn yellow in the fall for a …
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… Local animals provide fun and engaging subjects for students to investigate NGSS life-science concepts at home or in the schoolyard. Watch squirrels and birds to study animal behavior, investigate pillbugs to …
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… Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make …
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… The Rhythms of Stone Sculpture Workshop DJ Garrity, professional sculptor $699/$559.20 | … 14 – 17, 2017 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Register now Enjoy a creative break and the opportunity to carve an heirloom garden sculpture from a block of Indiana limestone under the creative … DJ Garrity. Use simple hand tools to create works inspired by their botanical surroundings in the form of flowers, plants, or sculptures featuring the human face. Garrity, who resides in …
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… The yoga flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working your body while engaging your mind. If you already have some yoga … November 11 or 25) or 9 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 6 – 7 p.m. (no class November 26) Steve and Patricia Nakon, Whole Journey Classroom 2, Learning Center $179/$229 …
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… Q: The plants in my containers don’t always grow well. What am I doing wrong? Can you give me some growing tips? A: There are several important factors to keep in mind when gardening in containers. Using an appropriate container is the first thing … they have limited usage. If you can’t resist using containers with no drainage, see these for instructions on drilling bottom holes. If a container is used that has large drainage holes, …
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… After a snowfall, I love spotting the hidden bits of green—reminders of the resilience of nature. On a winter awe walk , when I’m looking for unexpected beauty, those bits of color bring my attention to the bigger world around me. My work with Budburst , the Chicago Botanic Garden’s community … a curtain to reveal insights into the life cycle of plants that we may rush by in our hurry to get inside from the snow or cold. It’s a great time for everyone—especially kids and families—to …
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