… for the Green Roof Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden’s 16,000-square-foot Green Roof Garden is atop the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, which opened in 2009. … and excited by how the green roof has prospered and evolved over the past five years. It is a truly beautiful garden, a dynamic landscape, and a valuable research project. Q: What did … haven’t had greater success with more plants in the 4-inch depth. We know that a shallow depth is the most challenging area on the green roof, so we’ll strive to add more types of plants to …
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… and Conservation, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Panelist: Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Dr. Kay Havens holds a B.S. and an M.A. in botany from Southern Illinois … at the Missouri Botanical Garden before joining the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1997. Dr. Havens is currently the Garden's director of the division of Plant Science and Conservation and senior … on plant species, restoration genetics, the biology of plant rarity, and invasiveness. She is on the adjunct faculties of Loyola University, Northwestern University, and the University of …
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… Director of Horticulture, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL Panelist: Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Joy Kaminsky is responsible for preserving and maintaining Cantigny Park's natural assets, including the … and inspiration for thousands of visitors annually. The estate spans more than 500 acres and is home to one of the Midwest’s largest display gardens. The 30-acre formal gardens, created by …
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… Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden The Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden is one of the biggest and best of its kind in the Midwest. This 4-acre working garden shows you … or a fish pepper, an African American heirloom crop from the turn of the century, or… This is a place for the curious, for anyone who wants to learn and reflect or just take a walk in a … in our open-air amphitheater, our Plant Giveaways, and other special events. One of our goals is to show you how to use harvested plants through cooking demonstrations and festival weekends. …
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… in a comfortable position, take a moment to look around you. Notice where you are and what is around you. Close your eyes and notice your breath entering through your nose. Notice where … change? If you part your lips and sip in the air, what can you taste? What do you hear? What is the farthest sound? Middle sounds? And finally, the closest sound you can hear. Did any of these sounds bring you pleasure? What did you notice? What do you feel? Is there sunlight on your skin? A breeze? What do you notice? If you are comfortable doing so, …
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… Bent and family and friends The moment depicted by nature artists William and David Turner is a familiar one. Each bird’s pose is seen daily at sunset as flocks of geese settle in for the evening on the lakes. Caricia … granite—can be enjoyed both visually as sculptures and as inviting places to rest. From this site, visitors can view an extended panorama from the Malott Japanese Garden to Evening Island to …
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… Alicia Green What’s behind the design: One of the Enabling Garden’s unique features is the six vertical walls that are planted each summer. The wood used to create these walls is set in a diamond pattern. I thought it would be a natural fit to plant the vertical walls in a … especially in flooring or backsplash tiles, can add boldness and style! Bio: Alicia Green is a registered horticultural therapist and the coordinator of the Buehler Enabling Garden. She …
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… Forest Preserve District of Cook County,” said District President Toni Preckwinkle. “Not only is the Garden built on Forest Preserve District land, but the District also provides about $9 … special offers. Lake County, Illinois, Convention & Visitors Bureau Lake County, Illinois, is the perfect place to kick off your vacation, with fantastic events for everyone. Plants of … declining floral heritage. Chicago Wilderness The Garden’s partner, Chicago Wilderness, is an alliance of organizations that champions biodiversity and its contribution to the quality …
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… February 14, through Sunday, April 19, 2015. The nineteenth-century passion for orchids is evident in the vibrant hand-colored engravings and lithographs that served as the scientific … the Regenstein Center with colorful, fragrant blooms from February 14 to March 15. The display is part of the library’s collection of more than 600 orchid books, including orchid cultivation, … and rare books. Read more about the exhibition here . Partial funding for this exhibition is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. … Saturday, February …
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