The Orchid Album, written by Robert Warner and illustrated by John Nugent Fitch, set the standard for orchid description and illustration in the nineteenth century. Containing more than 500 stunning chromolithographic plates in 11 volumes, this work captured orchid varieties in their wild states before hybridization. The exhibition is on display in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lenhardt Library through May 9, 2010.
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Learn About Plants with Weekend Family Classes
Eileen Prendergast, manager of Youth and Family Programs at the Chicago Botanic Garden, tells us about Weekend Family Classes including Hot Chocolate. For more information on Weekend Family Classes, visit http://www.chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies/.
Three Friends of Winter
The annual Three Friends of Winter exhibition highlights the bonsai in winter, when its structure is at its most elegant. This Bonsai exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 29-31, 2010. Want to try your own hand at learning the art of Bonsai? The Joseph Regenstein Jr. School holds classes throughout the year. Register online at chicagobotanic.org/school. For more information on the Three Friends of Winter event, visit chicagobotanic.org/plantshows/three_friends.
Winter Pruning with Dave Cantwell
As Horticulturist Dave Cantwell demonstrates, winter is a great time to prune trees and shrubs. Follow his tips to make all the right cuts. Want to learn more? Tim Johnson, Director of Horticulture teaches “Pruning Principles” each March, before trees come out of dormancy. For more information on this and other classes, visit the Joseph Regenstein Jr. School at chicagobotanic.org/adult_education.
Grow Microgreens and Sprouts at Home
Want a quick and easy way to get fresh healthy food even in winter? Benjamin Carroll shows us how to grow microgreens and sprouts at home.