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  • … of Sciences, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. At just slightly smaller than Nevada, Ecuador is home to more than 4,000 species of butterflies—over five times the species diversity of the United …
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  • … and melodies with very complex rhythms, and the dynamics range from pure solo guitar and voice to the full sound of the rich Brazilian percussion in a fascinating musical way. Luciano released … Artista — An Artist's Life" in 2011 and “Sem Palavras — Without Words” in 2015. His 3rd Album is a 'Live Concert" at the prestigious Jazz Showcase. Make no mistake; Luciano has placed his stamp on the Brazilian music scene in Chicago. lucianoantonio.com oldtownschool.org/hireus  …
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  • … of flower stalks that mature just above the 2 foot tall strap like green leaves. This hybrid is unusual in its ability to produce flowers any month of the year in a frost free environment. The parents, Clivia nobilis …
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  • … The dark purple 'calla lily' shaped bloom matures at about three feet and then begins to emit the strong odor of a large dead animal. We're not talking about dead mouse here - really … resembles the moss and lichen colored tree trunks of its native habitat. The large pseudobulb is considered edible - if you like the fragrance of the flower - but this family (aroids) are …
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  • … flowers. The pyramidal southern magnolia does not get extremely large in most of its range. It is usually 50 ft. tall, rarely growing to 100 ft. They have a dense growth of smooth, leathery evergreen leaves that are alternate, 5–10 …
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  • … through rich purples, charming pinks, blue, and white. Unlike many primroses, this species is well adapted to heavy clay waterlogged soils which makes it a winner for Chicago area gardeners. The plants …
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  • … freshly squeezed orange juice 2 garlic cloves ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and pepper to taste 0 0 1 2 Chicago Botanic Garden 1 1 2 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* … diced  5 teaspoons chopped cilantro  3 teaspoons olive oil  Pinch cumin  Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and blend until well combined. … and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Set aside. Grill or sauté the nopales for 3 to 4 minutes per side, and then julienne each leaf. Toss the greens with the vinaigrette and …
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  • … Add us! Add the Garden by username ( chicagobotanic ) or by snapcode. Fun stories We like to give you a peek at what’s going on at the Garden, even if you can’t be here in person. Our … stories have covered everything from live pumpkin carvings at Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns to bloom hunts on the first day of spring. Festive filters Taking photos on Snapchat while … … Add us! Add the Garden by username ( chicagobotanic ) or by snapcode. Fun stories We like to give you a peek at what’s going on at the Garden, even if you can’t be here in person. Our …
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  • … Q: My children and I want to plant a butterfly garden. Can you suggest flowers that will attract butterflies? A: … valuable for butterfly gardens. Serious butterfly gardeners consider not only nectar plants to attract butterflies in their graceful adult stage, but also plant host plants for the larvae … swallowtail butterflies. Plant enough for you and the caterpillars to feed on. Milkweed — It is a host to monarch butterflies. Cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts — These are the …
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  • … spreading plant. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms … are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, …
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