… own point of view with historical perspectives in abstract photography. This intermediate- to advanced-level course features weekly projects based on the featured artists and their work. …
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… in North America as a special type of American garden that signals how Americans have wanted to interpret Japanese culture. More information on the North American Japanese Garden Association …
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… Trees are integral to landscape design and help create an enduring sense of place. How can we ensure their legacy? …
Type: Event for Calendar
… yellow flowers with numerous stamens in the center. The number of petals varies, from five to nine; there are even double-flowered forms. The round, slightly scalloped leaves are glossy …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of winter. No one knows for sure which species of rose that Sargon, King of Sumer, brought to his capital of Ur in Chaldea in 2350 B.C., but roses are among the oldest plants grown in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sargent cherry has a rounded growth habit and can attain heights of 20' to 30'. Use as a specimen plant for the garden. Pink, five-petaled flowers cover this cherry in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… into a game. We paired unusual plant containers with plants that had some relationship to those planters and asked teachers to guess the connections. We provided an easy example to start. You can duplicate this game using … A pitcher plant growing inside a beverage pitcher was a favorite table display. (This pitcher is a species of Nepenthes.) Here are a few practical tips for doing this at home: Since these …
Type: Blog
… Canal Nature Preserve. Pitcher’s thistle ( Cirsium pitcheri) , federally listed as threatened, is both a critical nectar source for migrating monarchs and supports a rich diversity of insect …
Type: Research
… Summer is in the air. As the nights heat up, it’s a perfect time to get outdoors and entertain in your … garden. Chicago Botanic Garden floriculturist Tim Pollak shares how you can bring the party to your garden with a few simple tricks for evening entertaining. Plant light-colored flowers …
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… need added humidity during the winter. Most plants, except orchids not in bloom, need little to no fertilization when they are not in active growth. Please contact Plant Information Service …
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