… species on his voyage he predicted an unknown moth with a proboscis 1.5' long would be found to be the pollinator - 1.5' being the length of the nectar tube used to entice pollinators. Decades … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals, often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The gray birch is distinguished by its large, long, pointed triangular leaves and chalky-white … patches of black that appear on the trunk under the branches. It is often a multi-stemmed tree in the wild. The gray birch is considered more borer-resistant than the European white birch or paper birch. The branches are very flexible and may bend to the ground during snowstorms with little damage. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees …
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… New! Learn the basics of painting on silk with fiber-reactive dyes. Try your hand at transferring a design onto silk pocket squares and using a water-based resist to create an outline. Finish off your one-of-a-kind work by adding dye for a bright, vivid color. This technique creates a stained-glass effect and leaves a lasting …
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… many fine attributes. A single straight trunk is topped with a vase-shaped canopy. A member of the pea family, it has large, lacy pinnate leaves. It produces large clusters of bell-shaped … by thick, woody seed pods like Kentucky coffee tree. The thin, chocolate brown bark peels away to reveal patches of gray, creamy white and green, like a sycamore. The hard wood is used for furniture, flooring, fence posts and guitars. …
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… It’s “gee whiz” science time for teachers as we mess around with potions and props that awe and amaze. This three-day workshop invites you to play with dry ice experiments, invisible ink, bath bombs, elephant toothpaste, ferro pets, and … can replicate with your students. Discuss how to use these phenomena to build understanding in chemistry and physical sciences. ISBE PD Hours: 18; Gateways: 18 Graduate credit: 1 …
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… Dendrochilum glumaceum is known as the husk-like or hay-scented orchid and it is native to the Philippines. The strap-like leaves are 20 inches long. The drooping flower stems and very … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. After a few warm days, some of my bulbs are sprouting prematurely. Will this hurt the bulbs or future blooms? A. Premature sprouting due to unseasonably warm weather is not unusual. This will not affect the bulbs themselves. However, … naturally. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
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… high. It is a warm season grass with bright green leaves and golden flower that are visible in summer. This plant is suitable as a specimen or a massed planting where its form and … can create a beautiful vista, especially when backlit in early morning or late afternoon. The plant is usually retained for winter interest and cut back in early spring and can also be divided at this time if …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… impression on paper with color, style, clarity, and character. This class is an introduction to sketching landscape elements freehand in a spirit of casual, carefree freedom. Expect a rewarding and relaxing experience for all levels, where you will learn fundamentals and discover techniques to create effective …
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… Ikebana is one of the traditional arts of Japan, and has been practiced for more than six hundred years. Don't miss this exhibition presented the Sogetsu School of Illinois, featuring 50 Ikebana (Japanese floral arrangements) on display. …
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