… Wisteria floribunda is a climbing vine that grows to a maximum of 26 feet. It thrives under full sun or partial shade with moist water conditions. In spring it …
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… (Spider Island is the smallest of the nine islands of the Chicago Botanic Garden.) This place is an intimate retreat in which all forms of nature are celebrated, a place of trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, sedges, and flowering perennials. In summer, birches … (Spider Island is the smallest of the nine islands of the Chicago Botanic Garden.) This place is an intimate retreat in which all forms of nature are celebrated, a place of trees, …
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… Make a family of snowmen bundled up for a cold winters’ day. This 4 x 6-inch figurine is complete with four little snowmen wearing … shepherd, and small business owner. All materials included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… Small Indian red bracts grace the mounded top of this dwarf poinsettia cultivar selected for tolerance to cool temperatures, as well as dwarf size. Place this poinsettia in a brightly lighted location and ensure the florist foil, if wrapped, has …
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… larger outside bracts that are slightly pendulous, giving a ruffled appearance to the plant. For indoor longevity, place it in a location with bright light, away from air conditioning vents and ensure the foil …
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… the world through artist Anthony Rowe’s eyes. His creation, Singularity, is a breathtaking 26-foot sphere of light and movement from the UK—featuring thousands of points of light pulsing, … behind the work, about wonder, persistence, and why nature makes the perfect backdrop for the digital cosmos. What do you hope people feel when they experience Singularity? … of our works, including Singularity , are meant to transport people out of the everyday grind for a while—to sit there and just go, wow . It’s about rediscovering a sense of childlike wonder, …
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… Transform a small space into a beautiful and functional garden. This class will show you the best practices for keeping edible and ornamental plants happy and healthy in your container garden. It includes hands-on work and an informative lecture with plenty of time for questions. Kris De la Torre, Windy City Harvest coordinator Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, …
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… to bloom in the last few years. What makes it a rare event? A. It takes seven to ten years for a single corpse flower to gather enough energy to begin its bloom cycle. The Garden began … beetles and flesh flies that are attracted to the stench of decaying, rotten meat (the kind of place they’d want to lay their eggs). The precise combination of odors is meant to mimic an exact … pollen. About two hours after pollen production began, we used tools to collect the pollen and place it in containers to freeze for storage. Some of the pollen will be banked here at the …
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… branches 1 inch from the base, and then carefully split the cut end 1 to 4 inches up the stem. Place the stems in water immediately. Entire stems can also be totally submerged in water for several hours to replace moisture lost during winter. During the forcing period, place the branches out of direct sunlight in a cool room, change the water daily, and mist the …
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… six hours of sun or 14 hours of supplemental light daily, and a south or southwest exposure is best. All herbs except basil perform best next to a cool windowpane. Many herbs, such as thyme, chives, oregano, and rosemary, can be … sphagnum moss and water. Covering pots with a plastic bag or glass plate keeps seeds moist for germination. Seed-grown herbs won't produce large plants, but the young plants are just as …
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