… Sold Out September 24 Saturday 7 – 8 p.m. Seminar Room, Plant Science Center This lecture explores the 150- year 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 …
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… in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soils, and avoid applying mulch over the root systems. The common name references the fact that this species often grows on the clay tile roofs of older buildings in parts of China and Japan. …
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… ( Strelitzia reginae ) produces showy orange-and-blue flowers from early fall to late winter. This clump-forming South African ginger relative grows to a height of about 6 feet with bright, … moisture conditions. Like other tropical plants, it benefits from misting with water during the winter months to increase the humidity and keep spider mite populations low. Misting with water actually causes the spider …
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… ZAHARA® Yellow Zinnia Large yellow flowers cover the 18 inch sized plants from mid-summer well into fall on this annual adapted to sunny, hot and dry locations in containers and flower beds. The flowers are 20% larger than those of other cultivars. Zinnia flowers are great butterfly and …
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… Description: Most active in early morning and evening, this state-endangered bird may be seen flying over, sitting on logs in the water, or stalking prey on the shore. …
Type: Birding
… New! Gouache is an opaque watercolor medium traditionally used in botanical art. Learn how to use gouache to capture the textures found in spring bulbs from lush petals to textured roots. Students will work from … Some gouache materials will be supplied. Prerequisite : Watercolor I or previous experience . The School’s CEUs=10 hours ART elective Suzanne Wegener, botanical artist Classroom 4, Learning …
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… New! Coquille board is a lovely textured surface that encourages fast, fun, and beautiful renderings of botanical subjects. We will start in full value black and white and move on to color. The School’s CEUs=9 hours. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation. ART elective Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, Chicago Botanic Garden and the Field Museum Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center …
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… foliage are topped by spikes of pink flowers with a darker eye that resemble snapdragons. The non-hardy perennial from Central America thrives during the heat and humidity of summer when planted in full sun and well drained soils. Attracts a number of pollinators and is basically insect and disease free. Plant after soils have warmed in late Spring/early Summer. …
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… Improve your photos using the tools of Photoshop. Discover such basics as cropping, lighting, color enhancement, and … subject modification. You will learn how to use selections and layers to dramatically enhance the quality of your images. A digital camera and laptop computer with Photoshop (full version or elements) is required. FPC requirement Iris Allen, freelance photographer and instructor Classroom 4, …
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… Say's Phoebe is western species of fairly large, brownish-gray flycatcher with a peach-colored belly. Rarely seen in the east. …
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