… Floe, was commissioned by ART on THE MART, and their second commission from AoTM, Superbloom, is currently running through September 7. Our home studio is Visceral Dance Center, where we host … performed works by Shannon Alvis, Katlin Bourgeois, and Monique Haley. laren-chang.squarespace.com Damon D. Green (see above) Haley Marcin is a Chicago-based artist, performer, and educator. … University and the University of Florida, respectively. Visit her portfolio at overlaplighting.com Finom (music) Finom (fka Ohmme) is a Chicago-based art-rock band formed by principal …
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… flora of the areas we are going to visit. We search out areas of the world where the climate is similar to that of the midwestern United States, and we make lists. Lots of lists. Massive … gasoline in the country, driver wages, botanist guides, food, and lodging. All of this data is condensed into a one-page document that our hosts submit to the national environmental … width. This population was unknown to the Georgian scientific community until we managed to get lost and found it in the process of working our way back home. Paeonia tenuifolia in the …
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… spirit to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Jeff Ross at Blackberry Farm Ross showed how easy it is to incorporate fresh produce and gardening into your life in his lecture, “Eating Between the … farm. Ross spent nearly ten years managing the gardens at Blackberry; now he helps chefs get more involved in the garden. Morning at Blackberry Farm Even though the farm is a large … ground pepper, plus more to taste 3 3-inch fresh rosemary sprigs 3 3-inch fresh thyme sprigs 1 cup lightly packed arugula 1 cup pickled red onions, drained (optional) For arugula pesto: ¼ …
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… as busy ever. Our cool-weather crops include brussels sprouts, spinach, and toscano kale. Fall is a great time to grow vegetables—insects die off, weeds wither, moisture plentiful. If you … Remove debris such as leaves, clippings, and bits of fruits and vegetables. Garden sanitation is important to remove the overwintering habitat for many insects. Cucumber beetle and squash … (flat or curly), chervil, cilantro, and edible flowers such as calendula and nasturtium. Get edible bulbs—such as garlic bulbs , shallot, and onion sets (small onions for planting)—into …
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… some precautions when planting, you can help ensure a healthy plant and a robust harvest. 1. Tomatoes need sun —not partial sun or dappled shade, but six to eight hours of full, bright … large fruit need light. Remember, the amount of flowers (and, therefore, fruit) produced is directly correlated to the amount of sunlight received. If your plants last year looked … that tomatoes need heat? That means warm soil, too. The midwestern gardener's rule of thumb is to wait until after Memorial Day to plant tomatoes into the ground—they simply won’t thrive …
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… Kleinman Family Cove Skimming 1.25 miles of shoreline, the Kleinman Family Cove is an optimal place to study aquatic plants and … about the importance of freshwater systems. The Cove serves family members who take part in on-site programs, students on field trips, Camp CBG groups, scouts, and participants in the Garden's …
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… and Staff Alicia Green, M.A., NCC, HTR Coordinator, Buehler Enabling Garden Alicia Green is responsible for maintaining the Buehler Enabling Garden as a world-class display and for … She obtained a master's degree in counseling from Northeastern Illinois University in 2009 and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D. Horticulture Educator and Professor … Glossary and published several magazine articles. His book on perennial flowers is soon to be published. … Alicia Green, M.A., NCC, HTR Coordinator, Buehler Enabling Garden …
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… meals. In accordance with the Kraft Foods mission to fight hunger, food grown in the garden is donated to local agencies. They include soup kitchens and food pantries in the networks of … in this vocational training program continue to maintain the garden. Windy City Harvest is a nine-month skills training and job placement program. Following the opening of the garden, … small garden how-to's, seed starting for cool season crops, and building healthy soil. This is the first initiative undertaken by Kraft Foods at its corporate campus and the first corporate …
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… information: Your full name and contact information The amount of your wire transfer If this is a payment on an existing pledge We will send confirmation and a tax receipt once your gift is received. Tax Information The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Federal Tax ID (EIN): 36-2225482 Other Ways to Give Stock …
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… Code of Conduct The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Garden staff, … sexual orientation or national origin. In the event of any such behavior or other conduct that is disrespectful to our staff, volunteers, visitors, and property at any Garden site, we reserve any and all rights permitted by applicable law, including removal, revocation of …
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