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  • … humidity with good air movement, and exceptionally well- drained potting media. X Banfieldara is a hybrid cross between Ada , Brassia, and Odontoglossum , which all originated in South …
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  • … school can have a traditional school garden, but that doesn’t mean gardening with students is impossible. Learn about different ways to envision a school garden, from growing vegetables in …
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  • … mixing, brush technique, composition, and drawing skills will be covered. No prior experience is necessary. A supply list will be sent.  This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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  • … and pollen in your garden to satisfy the energy needs of pollinators and birds. A Garden walk is included. Dress for the weather.  The School’s CEUs=3 hours OPC elective  Elizabeth Paine, …
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  • … Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. …
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  • … of field, and post-processing in Lightroom Classic to create black and white images. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather.  FPC fundamental course, fine …
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  • … these concepts. A tripod and polarizing filter are recommended but not required. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather.  The School’s CEUs=3 hours FPC …
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  • … mixing, brush technique, composition, and drawing skills will be covered. No prior experience is necessary. A supply list will be sent.  This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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  • … for the right conditions to germinate. One of the most satisfying things a gardener can do is plant a seed, nurture it, and watch it grow. It’s an enjoyable way to connect with nature. And … adventure for children and adults.   Here’s another reason to think about sowing seeds: a seed is a tiny time capsule connecting the future to the past. In 1812, Thomas Jefferson grew Painted … edibles indoors, keep in mind that the average last frost date for the Chicago area is May 15. (These warm-loving veggies should not be planted outdoors until after that date …
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  • … Winter is always a good time to slip into a chair with some hot chocolate and do a little reading. A … Staff Favorites Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, is immersed in garden history this winter. She’s reading The History of Horticulture in America … waiting for Jill Selinger, the Garden’s manager of adult education. “My go-to book on bulbs is Anna Pavord’s Bulb. It’s very comprehensive and inspiring.” Other favorites include The Art of …
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