… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Select this advanced-level course if you are … classes at the Garden. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and … weather. Classes held from October through April feature indoor classes only. Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors Regenstein Center …
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… that gleams on even the darkest nights. Unlike during summer, when there are so many things to distract me in the garden—dragonflies, bluejays, coneflowers, bumblebees, and weeds—winter is … insects, and more over the decades. A few holes in the trunk have served as nesting sites for generations of woodpeckers, chickadees, and other birds. Oaks are long-lived native trees … guide to trees in winter is a lovely companion, but the Garden’s plant tags offer help if you visit without one. There are many ways to appreciate winter outdoors . Take a walk to the …
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… Summer is the best time to work on your tropical bonsai trees. This comprehensive workshop covers all aspects of tropical tree care including species used, styles, and soil types. Bring your tree ready for critique, styling, and repotting, and set a course for the future of your bonsai tree. You …
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… by chefs and shoppers alike, and the world's thousands of pepper varieties are making their way into everything from cocktails to chocolates. It's been awhile since parsnips have enjoyed that kind of popularity. In this … Germination can be slow—for some varieties, up to three weeks! Parsnips want warm soil to get started, yet their 120-day growing period (before cold sets in) demands that gardeners in our …
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… any grocery store that sells corn husks for tamales. You will need: dried corn husks, two to three leaves per doll a pan of water rubber bands, yarn, or twist ties scissors Separate … another leaf and fold it in half with the veins running up and down. Then fold it the other way, bringing the pointed end down at least halfway to the bottom of the wider side. This will … will be. You can play with the fold to adjust the length to suit your preference. You will get the hang of this as you make more dolls. The folded top will be the doll’s head. To make it …
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… the Garden and its activities. The privilege of being a member of the Woman’s Board is offered to those who have demonstrated a desire to participate actively in support of the Garden through personal involvement and financial … Woman’s Board events require the personal involvement of every member in a meaningful way. There are many opportunities to participate, such as plant research, catalog preparation, …
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… time, the small specimen in the Garden's greenhouses will produce a swollen trunk, the basis for the common name. Like other members of the Apocynaceae or Oleander family, the milky sap of the leaves and stems is highly toxic and, in fact, Namibian hunters often used the sap to poison their arrow tips. The sap can also cause blindness if it gets into the eye. …
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… take home with you. Learn about the history of oak gall ink and then use your quill and ink to practice the tricky art of writing with a quill pen. Along the way, learn about the history of the art form, its connection to the founding of the United States, and how it has influenced the way we write to this day. All supplies included. Kathy Johnson, youth programs director, Chicago …
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… Q. I am building a compost heap for the first time this fall. How hot does it have to get in order to kill fungi, insect eggs or …
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… has an upright habit and approaches the size of a small tree. White flowers in May give way to red to black fruits; fall foliage is burgundy. Viburnums are a versatile genus of … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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