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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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  • … at Chicago, we provide plant material left over from cleaning seeds for our seed bank, which is then screened for various medicinal compounds at UIC.  In 2014, we provided dried plant …
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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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  • … An easy-to-grow perennial with a long bloom period, this geranium is a favorite of Tim Johnson, director of horticulture. “My plants flowered into autumn at home,” …
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  • … in late summer, eventually turning tan and adding interest in the winter landscape. “This one is a little more compact-growing than some of the other panicle hydrangeas, so it’s easier to …
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  • … Unlike many other striking blue-flowered sages, this one is hardy in the Chicago area.  “It needs full sun and limited additional irrigation during the …
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