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  • … Brilliant red toned lady slipper style orchids are held on long spikes well above the foliage. This is an orchid that does not require a slightly dry dormancy period - in fact it requires consistently moist soils all year long. Grow indoors in bright light, well … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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  • … Description: This state-endangered bird is often seen hovering and diving into the lakes for fish. …
    Type: Birding
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  • … Streak') was created by fourth-generation orchid grower George Hausermann of E.F.G. Orchids in Deland, Florida, by hybridizing Calanthe 'Rozel' with Phaius tankervilleae . The resulting hybrid is a compact plant that features multiple flower spikes, producing a total of up to 25 flowers at a time. The white buds open to reveal pink petals and a dark red throat. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Dark lavender purple flowers cover this beebalm in late summer, often returning for a second flush. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … viburnum is a slow growing compact plant with a more refined texture and smaller leaves than the species, which make is a good choice where space is limited. Fall color is purple. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … with locally grown ingredients by award-winning chef Cleetus Friedman, executive chef at the Lakefront Restaurant at Chicago’s Theater on the Lake. Guests will enjoy beverages from FEW … support the Garden’s  Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program, offering students the opportunity to learn all aspects of organic farming. Vegetarian and dietary restrictions can be accommodated … event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via email once your order is received. Tickets are on a …
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  • … blue wild indigo. Handsome indigo-blue, pea-like flowers are borne on 12-inch flower stalks in late spring. The showy spikes are followed by ornamental, dark-colored seed pods atop this rounded, herbaceous … Association. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … flowers and leaves mounted on a wood base. Using wet felting, you will create the pieces and use a fabric stiffener to shape. After the pieces have dried, you will assemble the stunning wildflowers at home, following a demonstration during class and using video link provided for easy assembly. All supplies, locally sourced and hand dyed, included.  Natasha Lehrer Lewis, …
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  • … Discover invaluable techniques for advance food preparation in this hands-on cooking class. Practice knife skills of mincing and dicing. Learn to make and serve vegetable-focused appetizers such as savory mushroom toasts, jalapeño cheddar …
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