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  • … of performances spanning the last eight years, The Box Band is experienced in making memories for audiences young and old. The quintet (drums/bass/fiddle/guitar/mandolin) plays a unique blend …
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  • … at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina. The flowers are rich claret-colored, except for ivory tips on the inner ring of petals. The flowers are much larger and showier than the …
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  • … shallow and rocky soils and can grow under black walnut trees. This species is a larval host for the hairstreak butterfly; the flowers attract butterflies and bees that don’t mind feeding on …
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  • … mophead in structure. ‘Horwack’ (which is trademarked PISTACHIO) is a mophead cultivar known for its winter hardiness. It grows 2-3’ tall and blooms on old wood in late spring and, when …
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  • … Netherlands, performing on a variety of modern and historical carillons, one of which dated to 1659. In March 2017, they participated in the International Carillon Festival, Bok Tower … began her carillon studies with R. Hudson Ladd at the University of Michigan and continued to play at the University of Rochester, New York while earning a master’s degree in organ at the … of the Holy Trinity (Rittenhouse Square) in Philadelphia. Privately, she commissions new works for carillon which have added to the rich portfolio of carillon compositions in North America. …
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  • … We get a lot of questions about one particular plant in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden: Naranjilla (pronounced nahr-ahn- HEE -yah). It’s easy to see why. You can find this naranjilla ( Solanum quitoense ) in Bed #10 in the Growing Garden. … striking presence. First, the naranjillas in this small garden bed, number 10, were put there for a reason. All but one of the plants in this bed are in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. …
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  • … Patterned by Nature – Rachel Hayes Rachel B. Hayes, use vibrant fabrics that respond to the changing light and winds of the day, creating an environment to explore and meander. Visitor Center Installation Rachel Hayes Tulsa, Oklahoma Radiate 2025   … in Tulsa, Oklahoma, created three site-specific installations of vibrant and textured textiles to custom-fit the Chicago Botanic Garden’s main campus and Farm on Ogden location. Each work …
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  • … April Fools Day                 Hope to see you this year !   …                 Hope to see you this year !   …
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  • … Garden Playlist The natural world has intrinsic wisdom that needs no words to convey its magnificence. Music and sound bring our attention to the majesty and mystery of the natural world, both of which are proven to enhance one’s health … Garden Playlist auditory adventures:     Stream the Garden playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XaBoAWyWTyHE0w7yDbstD?si=pjKWeiyDR_u… … The natural world has intrinsic wisdom that needs no words to convey its magnificence. Music and sound bring our attention to the majesty and mystery of the …
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  • … the season’s fresh blueberries and peaches. Heather updates and modifies menus each season to take advantage of the rich, vibrant flavors the time of year offers. Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes … buttermilk, lemon zest, and vanilla. Fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir to combine. The batter should be thick and lumpy. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick … heat. Pour or scoop about 1/3 cup of the batter onto the griddle. When pancakes begin to bubble, drop a small handful of the blueberries onto each pancake. Once the side on the …
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