… The variety of grapeleaf anemone that the Chicago Botanic Garden recommends is 'Robustissima'. This cultivar is an outstanding choice for Illinois. …
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… Nymphaea Waterlily is very fond of floating in a sunny pond. Tantalizing little creature, likes to grow where one … so that their floating leaves can unfurl without ripping. There are three key characteristics to consider if you choose to grow waterlilies as garden writer Karen Zaworski noted more …
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… Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots present fun, funky music for kids and young families. They love to make their shows an engaging, interactive experience that features lots of instruments (Ben … jazz composition. With rare exception, the band only sings about food. Their debut album Food! is available for digital download on iTunes. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs as the Garden has a limited supply available each evening. …
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… A wildflower native to the United States, black-eyed Susan is a biennial or short-lived perennial that features daisy-like yellow flowers blooming from May … and bi-colors. Plant in full sun, they withstand heat and self-seed. Bouquets are presented to the winner of the Preakness Horse Race in Baltimore, Maryland. …
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… Deep-red double roses are produced from mid-June up to the first hard frost on this rose that can be used as a specimen, container plant, or in masses as a groundcover. The deep green, glossy foliage is black-spot disease resistant. The double flowers are "self cleaning," which decreases the … in full sun, moderately fertile well-drained soils and allow space between it and other plants to increase air movement and decrease incidence of powdery/downy mildews. …
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… Level up your iPhone photography to take the high-quality photos of your dreams. Learn through guided, personalized instruction, … practice taking photos, and participate in an image critique of your photos, designed to further strengthen your work. Topics covered include AE/AF lock for exposure and focus, live photo, portrait mode, and iWatch usage. An iPhone is required for this course. Robert Erving Potter III, photographer and educator Plant Science …
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… six miles of shoreline, and natural areas spread across 385 acres, the Chicago Botanic Garden is both a dream and a challenge for photographers. Enjoy the turning of the seasons and discover … and techniques for creating captivating images, review compositional ideas, and explore how to capture the essence of the Garden. Then, put your knowledge to work photographing the Garden in all its early spring glory using your digital camera, film …
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… truncata ), but cultivars can be obtained in a wide range of warm colors. This epiphyte is native to the coastal jungles of Brazil, and requires partial shade, warm humid air, and a … season and lasting through winter. Avoid moving the plants once flower buds are set to keep the buds from dropping off. This cactus has been popular as a houseplant since 1800. …
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… sun painting, a simple and experimental process that uses reactive dyes and natural light to create floral and organic prints on fabric. Work with plants and stencils to design your own textiles while learning an accessible dyeing technique that you can use for future projects. The emphasis is on experimentation, play, and personal expression. All skill levels welcome. All supplies …
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… 'Green Spiral' is a novelty form of a pyramidal evergreen conifer that can reach 150 feet in height in its … green on top and white underneath, giving the tree a silvery appearance. It grows in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. Firs are mostly native to mountainous regions, where they grow in rich, acid soil. They are not very tolerant of hot, …
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