… Mayapple, and toothwort (weather dependent) and learn more about their ephemeral presence in the Garden’s McDonald Woods. Find out about on-going restoration efforts and learn how you can …
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… What are those big white things dangling by the orchids in the air, you wonder, and how do they work? Let’s look at those roots from a different angle Most orchids are epiphytes. An epiphyte is a plant that grows on another plant (not in soil), but is not parasitic. They’re Called Aerial Roots Of the 27,000-plus species of orchids … about 70 percent are epiphytes—plants that grow on trees, with above-ground rather than in-ground roots. Known as aerial roots, they act as anchors and supports as they wrap around …
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… roots at the Orchid Show can be quite disconcerting—what are those big white things dangling in the air, you wonder, and how do they work? Let’s look at those roots from a different angle, … about 70 percent are epiphytes—plants that grow on trees, with above-ground rather than in-ground roots. Known as aerial roots, they act as anchors and supports as they wrap around … are an orchid’s lifeline, absorbing water and nutrients from the air and from the leaf litter in the tree niche it inhabits. Orchid Roots Are Adventitious That is, an orchid’s roots can grow …
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Walk into the Garden and discover portraits that reveal a message. We will search for stories of people, take authentic portraits, and create candid to abstract portraits. A digital camera with aperture priority and shutter speed priority is required. Intermediate level. FPC fundamental course, fine art track Dianne Kittle, fine art photographer Classroom 4, Learning …
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Creating and enjoying a bird oasis connects us to nature and helps sustain bird populations. A small Chicago bird garden is showcased to illustrate how to attract more than 100 bird species. Tips include practices, landscape enhancements, and plant selection, with an emphasis on native plants. Learn about migration, species diversity, habitat, diet, nesting, supplemental feeding, and citizen …
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Create a flavorful and fragrant herb container garden for your home. Learn how to select the right herbs, understand their growing needs, and design and build a beautiful and functional container. You will leave with an herb container and the knowledge to keep it thriving at home. All supplies included. Jacob Emrick, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Classroom 4, Learning …
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