… Spring is here and with it come wildflowers—trillium, mayapples, and spring beauties. Take a stroll or … and you may see and hear some of the many beautiful songbirds as they migrate north. “It is the knitting together of so many distinct individuals into a harmonious whole greater than the … flowering tree, a fountain, or a special seating area, for example. Determining sight lines is an important, but often overlooked, part of the design process. Here are some other ideas to …
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… Nancy Clifton is back! Create your own festive holiday wreath, using fresh evergreens as the base and a variety …
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… New! Seed is a precious common heritage, and an essential component to the future sustainability of our …
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… The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) grew potatoes in Martian soil. But is this really possible? Experiment for yourself and test the physical and chemical properties of …
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… learning ways to identify these versatile plants, we will explore the McDonald Woods, which is home to many Carex species. Dress for the weather. Jim Jabcon, ecologist, Chicago Botanic …
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… by Ilse Beunen, will focus on the concept of ikebana done with one leaf and one branch. This is an off-shoot of school founder, Sofu Teshigahara's Principle #4 - Emphasize one flower, one …
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… and jack-in-the-pulpit—and learn a bit about paper engineering along the way. No experience is necessary, but bookbinding or paper craft skills will speed your progress. All supplies …
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… Botanic Garden on November 12, 2012. The application deadline to sit for this examination is October 29, 2012. For more information about The American Society for Horticultural Science …
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… taught both Ohara School and Ikenobo School Ikebana for over 25 years. Free; preregistration is not required Regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers …
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… This workshop is for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques to grow …
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