… which are its objects. Living collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden focus on plants from around the world that grow well in the Chicago area and are adapted to the local climate and … hardy herbaceous perennials on display in any public garden in North America. They range from 1-inch-tall thyme to 8-foot-tall compass plant (Silphium laciniatum) and are displayed as … 49 cultivars. The collection will continually expand to increase diversity, with plants added from cultivated and wild sources. Geranium Hardy geraniums occur naturally in every country of …
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Many well-designed landscapes rely on focal points to draw the eye to a certain location in the garden. Focal points can be either non-living structures and elements or an interesting and effective plant. Discover some of the most striking plants that can become powerful focal points when thoughtfully selected and placed in the landscape. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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Paul Stamets lecture is filled Mushrooms for People and Planet: Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies that is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10 a.m. – noon in the Alsdorf Auditorium has filled. A very limited amount of tickets for remote viewing of the lecture as a live feed in the Pullman Room will be available for walk-in registrations starting at 8:30 a.m. Call (847) 835-8261 for more …
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New! Are you in a photographic rut? Do you ever look at your portfolio and realize it is all starting to look similar? Unique and challenging weekly assignments will get you to focus on new subjects and how to look at them differently. Themes include landscapes, architecture, statuary, intricacies of nature and wildlife, storytelling, and moods. You will explore photo stacking to create deep …
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Discover the art of colored pencil drawings. You will learn the “heightened drawing” technique as you draw on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. Explore techniques to create the textures of natural objects and wildlife. Gain techniques for representing clouds, water, and foliage, and create vibrant landscapes. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. A supply …
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Dreaming about beautiful envelopes and place cards for your upcoming weddings, showers, and parties? Consider this your calligraphy boot camp! You will learn Chancery Cursive—a versatile, foundational italic style of lettering. Layout for envelopes, place cards, and decorative quotes will be covered. The class is designed for beginners, but experienced students who wish to brush up their skills …
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… class. All skill levels welcome. A supply list is given in the first class, but you can start collecting dishes now. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer Classroom 5, Learning Center …
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… class. All skill levels welcome. A supply list is given in the first class, but you can start collecting dishes now. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer Classroom 5, Learning Center …
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New! Explore the world of decorative papercutting, a time-honored folk art found in the traditions of China, Japan, Mexico, Jewish culture, Lithuania, Denmark, and Iran. Learn techniques to create intricate and delicate papercuts, using botanical imagery as inspiration. You will use sharp cutting tools; please contact school@chicagobotanic.org for adaptive strategies if needed. All skill levels …
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This perennial native anemone grows to a height of 2 feet in full sun to partial shade and dry soil conditions. It has five-petaled white blooms with clusters of yellow stamens surrounding a green center, starting in June and continuing sporadically until late July. The flowers are followed by cylindrical seedheads about 1 1/2" tall. As the seeds ripen, the seedhead turns into a ball of white …
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