… From Baby Yoda to Pollock: How Rachael Kolby Transforms Pumpkins into Art. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns … Passes President's Circle members only See Rachael’s masterpieces in person. From Baby Yoda to Pollock: How Rachael Kolby Transforms Pumpkins into Art. When it comes to carving pumpkins, … and scare trick-or-treaters. Us mere mortals are amazed at the masterpieces you create. What is the trickiest part? Just about every part is tricky! When trying to create art out of fruit, …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Regenstein Learning Campus is home to an incredible variety of experiences. The Nature Play Garden gives kids and … the new Learning Campus and its Nature Play Garden is through plants. In the Garden’s 26 other gardens, plants are chosen, tended, and laid out to enhance the visitor experience. In …
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… well ahead of the first day of spring. “ As senior director of horticulture, it’s hard for me to single out the season’s highlights; there will be a ton. But even after spending more than 40 … in 2016, did a great job with the scale and placement of the plantings. Each year, the display is more impressive, as the trees grow and produce more flowers. Drifts of roses at the Krasberg … window for the peak display. Our Crescent Garden tulip display Typically peaking in May, the 26,000 tulips in the Crescent Garden are a sight to behold and a much-anticipated event for many …
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… Sphere. Experience 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, … feel when they experience Singularity? All 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 …
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… Next to the royalty on the orchid tree is a close relative, Miltassia 'Charles M. Fitch'. This plant is the result of crossing two … Orchidaceae, is the second largest plant family in the world, with 880 genera and more than 26,000 species. Orchid breeders have created more than 100,000 hybrids, some of them combining …
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… adequate water, plants can suffer from drought stress and stressed plants are an invitation to insects. Spider mites, flea beetles, Japanese beetles, squash borers, aphids, several types of … beneficial insects. A molting swallowtail butterfly caterpillar Although it may be tempting to eliminate bugs with an insecticidal soap spray or other products, you could be wiping out lady … Gift Shop and check out some of the many insect identification books. A good bug I.D. book is a great tool for the gardener. Each morning, two of the Garden’s plant healthcare technicians …
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… Bike to the Garden Bike to the Garden The trail is open during Garden hours . Buy Garden Admission Cyclists can slow … are conveniently located near the parking lots. Speed limit on all bike paths at the Garden is 8 miles per hour. Ride the North Branch Trail to other forest preserves along the 20-mile path … Bike to the Garden The trail is open during Garden hours . Buy Garden Admission Cyclists can slow …
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… Curious about keeping bees? This beginner-friendly class covers everything you need to get started—from assembling equipment and installing bees to locating the queen, feeding your colony, and managing seasonal tasks. Wil Pilipauskas, head …
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… A. The cool, damp, cloudy spring we had this year is conducive to many fungal infections. Some of the more common fungal problems affecting hostas … as water-soaked spots that begin small and increase in size. As the spots enlarge, cinnamon to dark tan rings can sometimes be seen within the lesions. Lesions can also travel down to the …
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Discover the basics of weaving while creating a small, handwoven piece of your own. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, learn traditional tapestry approaches such as interlocking, inlay, and shape-building alongside basket weave, twill, soumak, pile, rya, and twining techniques. All skill levels welcome. A supply list will be sent. Emily Breidenbach, teaching artist Classroom 5, …
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