… Digitial Photography Contest Tips for resizing your photo for the Garden Photo Contest From Robin Carlson, staff photographer If … you can use these free online resources to shrink your files: http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ http://www.picresize.com/ … Tips for resizing your photo for the Garden Photo Contest From Robin Carlson, staff …
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… Attendance Attendance is required at all class sessions. Unexcused absences are not accepted for students pursuing certificate programs. Excused absences will be evaluated on a case by case … Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day. Course Exemptions A student may prove proficiency for up to 20 percent of coursework through transcripts from outside institutions, colleges, or … exams through the Regenstein School. Please note: proficiency exams are only available for select classes and incur a $75 registration fee. The purpose of a proficiency exam is to find …
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… Plant Breeding The Garden’s plant breeding program develops new perennial plants for introduction to the horticulture industry and gardeners alike. Focusing predominantly on … repositories of not only the finest, but also the most unusual and rare ornamental plants for garden cultivation and display. Yet few botanic gardens utilize their plant collections for breeding and development of new garden plants, even though the public interest in gardening …
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… our work is more vital than ever. An increasing number of people are turning to the Garden for mental and physical well-being. In 2017, the Garden set an attendance record, with 1.1 … and world to ensure that beautiful gardens and natural spaces like ours continue to thrive for today’s visitors and future generations. And through Windy City Harvest our urban farmers … than 130,000 pounds of vegetables and fruit each year on 13 local farms. We are so grateful for your energy, heart, and counsel at this critical juncture in the Garden’s history, as we …
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… majestic 60-foot maturity long after those who planted them are gone, having endowed a gift for tomorrow. Similarly, making a planned gift to the Chicago Botanic Garden is an investment in our future—ensuring that for generations, people will connect with nature while delighting their senses; discover the joys … Gifts protect loved ones while supporting cherished cultural institutions and charities. And, for many donors and their families, planned gifts provide valuable tax incentives. Marilyn Bodi …
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… and more as a Corporate Partner of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Please contact Rachel Rosenberg for more information. Download a corporate partnership brochure Partnership Benefits … during regular daytime hours Employees Employees plus 1 guest Complimentary passes for parking and admission to the Garden’s grounds and attractions during regular daytime hours. Each pass admits one. 50 75 100 150 Discount on facility room rentals for corporate events and meetings 20% 25% 30% 35% Complimentary facility room rental(s)* 1 2 …
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… Camp CBG Mission We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Our Goals for your Camper Make nature play a part of daily activities. Introduce activities that explore … the best and most secure service to our campers and staff, Camp CBG is partnering with CampDoc.com . CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system for camps, and will help us consolidate and integrate …
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… opened Café Matou in Chicago in 1997, and there he serves such delicacies as the recipe below, for mussels in a vegetable broth that can be made from locally grown peppers, scallions, herbs, … 4 oz. parmesan, grated Directions Heat oil in large sauce pan; add scallions and garlic; cook for 1 minute at medium high heat. Add peppers; cook for 1 minute at medium high heat. Add tomatoes and saffron; cook for 1 minute at medium high …
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… the publication of Plant Evaluation Notes highlighting the most extensive list of best plants for green roofs in Zone 5. A diverse group of 216 herbaceous and woody taxa were evaluated in the … depth of 6 to 8 inches) green roof garden. Nine taxa received five-star excellent ratings for their overall performance and survivability, including Antennaria dioica , Calamintha nepeta … throughout the evaluation period. Additionally, 69 taxa received four-star good ratings for their strong performances. “Ultimately, the success of a green roof is due to the success of …
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… Christopher Tong Garden Chef Recipes Christopher Tong, owner of and executive chef for My Private Chef, in Chicago, has created a luscious summer fruit soup. Why not cool off on a … offer? Christopher has been creating distinctive contemporary continental and French cuisine for more than 25 years and has been named one of Chicago’s top 100 chefs. He received the 2000 … cups strawberries, 1 cup pineapple, 3/4 cup mango and the lemon, lime, and orange peels. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add water, sugar, and fruit juices and bring to a simmer, stirring …
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