… environment and conduct environmental impact studies. Using cross-cutting concepts and signs in nature, learn how animal tracks and holes in trees tell us about interactions, and how the types and numbers of organisms suggest something …
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… An orchid named by Linnaeus The great botanist Linnaeus himself named this orchid in 1753, in his Species Plantarum. He invoked the legend of Venus’s slipper: the story says that Venus and …
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… table top displays from the rarest of species to cultivated hybrids. Individual orchids in 128 classes will vie for red, white, and blue ribbons. Twenty-five entries will receive “best of class” green ribbons, and the best-appointed plant in the show will receive the Chicago Horticultural Society Award from American Orchid Society …
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… Relax in the soothing, candlelit atmosphere of a peaceful spot by the water on the Learning Campus. Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance the body in a space lit by candles. Then settle into a restorative posture and practice yoga sleep, also …
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… Butterflies are attracted to the flowers, but deer are repelled by the flavor of the leaves. In trials of fall-blooming anemones at the Chicago Botanic Garden, this cultivar was ranked in the top three selections for ease of growth, flower production, and disease resistance. …
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… orange of the flowers with their red throats, deigned to attract bees and hummingbirds (and, in the tropics, bats). Then there’s the foliage – a fresh light green, with finely drawn yellow … are native to Central and South America and they’re one of the oldest domesticated plants in the world, going back thousands of years. Today, they’re popular around the world and grown as …
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… into flour (fall) or all of the above. Song birds will devour any seeds you miss. Full sun in average soils meets it's growing requirements. May need staking or some other support if planted in windy locations. Deer and rabbits love the tender young leaves. …
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… an established garden. Explore standout varieties—both new and time-tested—that thrive in a range of garden settings. Learn what makes these shrubs exceptional, and how to grow and … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. Mark Dwyer, owner, Landscape Prescriptions by MD Online Course …
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… 6 years or more to flower, but each plant can live many decades. Clivia nobilis was named in 1928 in honor of the Duchess of Northumberland, whose family name was Clive and whose garden at Syon …
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… skills and artistic voice. Learn how to observe colors, lighting, and edges while immersed in various gardens. Step-by-step demonstrations guide you through the process of what to include and what to eliminate in your artwork. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. The School’s CEUs=16 hours …
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