… In partnership with the Garden Conservancy Lecture and book signing by Marta McDowell Thursday, … $15 with student ID Garden Conservancy members and students, please call (847) 835-6801 to register Register Now From the moment a spade broke ground for the new presidential mansion, the 18 acres that surround the White House have been a backdrop …
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… As a mom and working artist, I try to think of ways I can introduce my 3-year-old daughter to the outdoors and the power of imagination through craft projects. And as an employee at the … and kid-friendly crafts that have come out of my journey as a mother and continue to get the best reviews from Laila, my toughest little critic. Dirt is cool Even when she was a baby, my … muddy treat Happiness is when mom says it’s OK to play with your food This is the best way to distract a picky eater , or wow guests with an inexpensive dish you can design with your …
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… New! Light, shadows, and motion all come together in the Waterfall Garden. Discover how to combine these elements into intriguing images of moving …
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… Summer Nature Explorer: Reading and Activity Program Join the fun with a summer reading program! TBD – August 30, 2020 Read books and play at Family Drop-In Activity sites and earn prizes! To start playing, pick up a reading log at the Lenhardt Library or the Regenstein Learning Campus … log at the Lenhardt Library or Regenstein Learning Campus Information Desk Read a book > get a stamp Play at Family Drop-In Activities > Get a stamp Earn 5 stamps > Get a prize at the …
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… Did you know there are more than 20,000 species of bees worldwide? That’s more than all the mammals, amphibians, and reptiles combined! You may be familiar with bumblebees and … a bee grabs onto a flower’s anthers and must vibrate at a particular frequency for the flower to release pollen. To evaluate the best habitats for native bees, the Chicago Botanic Garden has collected bees from all around the …
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… You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to fashion this charming star-shaped wreath from branches, raffia, zip ties, and a little duct tape. Heather models the finished star wreath. Just follow these step-by-step instructions from Heather Sherwood, one of our very creative senior horticulturists, to get your own star appeal for the holidays. Heather has selected red-twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea …
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… rich purple flowers with silver undersides and red anthers. It is attractive on pergolas where the underside of the leaves can be seen. …
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… greens and root vegetables, have seeds that will sprout in cool soil — and to a seed, it's the soil temperature, not the air temperature, that matters. A brief spell of T-shirt weather in … moderate than farther away from Lake Michigan. Your own garden may not warm up as fast. The best way to know when to start sowing is to get a soil thermometer (less than $5) and make sure the …
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… New! Do you want to draw, but have no idea how to start? This is the perfect course for you. Heeyoung Kim will guide beginners step-by-step from handling drawing materials to …
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… ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a maximum height of 2 feet. It requires full … through June, it produces showy blue-purple flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant is resistant to deer and can be used in a mixed border. …
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