… Meet us at the intersection of the life sciences and art—and learn how to turn biology into poetry! Join scientific poet Dan Simpson and poetic scientist Sam Illingworth, along with Garden experts, for a creative short walk (weather permitting), using the Garden’s setting to inspire your own …
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… Bright green upright fronds can reach 3 feet in length and tolerates the lower humidity's found in interiorscapes better than the more well known Boston Fern. Great plant for hanging baskets, fillers or as a groundcover in shaded frost free areas. Ideal conditions …
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… The flowers of this species vary in color from pale lilac-purple to deep rosy purple and can be tesselated … late in the season to accommodate the luxuriant spring foliage and that provide a backdrop for the flowers in Fall. Examples include cultivars of Heuchera , Phlox paniculata , … modern nation of Georgia. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Flowers range from white to purplish pink on this smaller statured Colchicum found in the wild from Romania, across the Crimea and Georgia to … late in the season to accommodate the luxuriant spring foliage and that provide a backdrop for the flowers in Fall. Examples include cultivars of Heuchera , Phlox paniculata , … modern nation of Georgia. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This brightly colored member of the blackbird family is a common breeding bird at the Garden. It … lucky enough to see an oriole nest will most likely agree. It can take a week to ten days for the female to complete her nest. She’ll then lay three to seven pale eggs blotched with …
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… New! Sometimes, all you need to spruce up a dish is a new dressing. Unlock a world of inventive dressings and sauces in this hands-on class. Create a bright fuchsia “beets all ranch” dressing, perfect as a mayonnaise replacement; a “ridiculously garlicky blue cheese” sauce ideal for steaks or salads; and a grapefruit and raspberry poppy seed topping that makes salads …
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… Its leaf growth tops out at 1 foot in height, and a clump can spread to 2 feet across. This daisy is a reliable, long-term perennial for the Chicago region. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… Long, pointed buds unfurl to reveal fragrant double blooms of coral and orange on long stems. This plant is disease-resistant when grown in moderately fertile soil and in full sun, and provided room for good air circulation. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… Discover the art of crafting your own tea blends in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Sample a variety of … different flavor combinations, and then create your own custom blend to take home. Perfect for both newcomers and tea enthusiasts, this class offers a fun opportunity to experiment and savor a personalized tea experience. Joe & …
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… 'Sentyabrakaya' , also known as SEPTEMBER SUN™, is a member of the kolomikta species of hardy kiwi vine. They have two distinctive and appealing features. One … are also denser in nutrients like vitamin C than grocery store kiwis. You will need a male for pollination. And plan on frequent pruning and strong support. Left unchecked, these woody …
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