… New! Savor the tastes of El Salvador and learn to make these thick, filled corn tortillas by hand. Then, fill your foundational warm and fluffy tortillas with flavorful savory fillings like beans, poblanos, and cheese. Endlessly customizable, once you have the basics down, this dish will quickly become …
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… Dive into many varieties of roses as you explore common selections, hardy heirlooms, species, and climbers. Learn basic culture and care, plus discover the best roses for your own growing conditions. Class includes an outdoor … the flowers up close. Dress for the weather. Heather Prince, horticulturist, garden writer and editor Design Studio, Regenstein Center …
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… Have you ever wondered how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators traverse the flowers at the Garden? How are they able to navigate between petals and pistils to find pollen? Take a walk around the Garden looking for and learning more about these magnificent creatures. Dress for the weather. Carly Zoladz, …
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… Create your own colorful macramé plant hanger perfect for adding texture, style, and height to your indoor garden. Get introduced to square and spiral knots, then choose to follow a pattern or create your own adventure. All supplies included. Plants are not provided. All skill levels welcome. Leigh Hardy, artist and designer, Indigo & Violet Studio Classroom 5, Learning Center …
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… Description: The sora may be visible during spring and fall migration on Marsh Island and in shoreline vegetation. …
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… New! Michael Jeffords and Susan Post have circled the globe collecting observations of the natural world. From the … to the breathtaking beauty of millions of monarch butterflies at rest, their stunning images and insightful essays open a cabinet of curiosities that reveals the pair's most unusual encounters. Their background as entomologists and their photographic eyes merge to create illuminating eyewitness accounts of the startling …
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… Q: I would like to plant some peonies in my garden. Can I do it in the fall, and what tips can you offer? A: Yes, peonies can be planted and divided in the fall. Peonies are favorites for many people because they are long-lived, hardy … more than 2 inches below soil level in a humus-rich, well-drained soil. Choose and prepare a site carefully so that, once established, peonies can remain undisturbed for many years. …
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… history of Japanese gardens in North America by focusing on Japanese-style gardens in Chicago and the Midwest. It explores gardens at world's fairs, estates, and public institutions, and also analyzes the roles of American women and Japanese Americans in the construction of these …
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… Trees are integral to landscape design and help create an enduring sense of place. How can we ensure their legacy? Join keynote speaker Peter Walker, FASLA, senior partner of PWP Landscape Architecture and co-designer of the National September 11 Memorial, along with professionally diverse, … economic development, legacy trees in historic Chicago parks, the challenges of urban soils, and how pests affect the sustainability of the urban forest. Network with landscape architects, …
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… 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 list will …
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