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  • … shape -- with or without human help. Lustrous deep green summer foliage turns golden bronze in fall. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been developed, many of which are … Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
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  • … The Red Obelisk beech is notable for its reddish purple foliage and columnar growth habit. In a good year the fall color is a striking reddish brown.  Its narrow shape makes it more … Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Dive deeper into the world of scents in this workshop, where you will learn perfume structures, plant origins, and their historical …
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  • … New! Strawberries are sophisticated. In this hands-on class, local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will teach you how to …
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  • … New! Learn about canning, fermenting, dehydrating, freezing, and more in this hands-on class. Local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will demystify the …
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  • … Bring your own soil sample from home and learn what’s in it and how you can help your garden grow more lushly, beautifully, and successfully. Tom …
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  • … Q. Do all rose bushes produce rose hips in the fall? A. Some rose bushes produce hips (which are actually the fruit or ovary of the …
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  • … points that overlook Lake Michigan: these are the magnets that attract people interested in history to visit cemeteries. We will explore both Lake Forest and Graceland cemeteries. …
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  • … and STEM. Examine systems and system models as you learn what is required to grow plants in water. Build a simple hydroponic planter to take back to the classroom using inexpensive, …
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  • … New! Assemble and decorate a gingerbread house in this cooking class. Learn how to make royal icing and use a pastry bag. As students decorate, …
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