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2015 - Issue 1 - Spring

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photography Courtesy of ChiCago flower & garden show Spring in Bloom Look ahead to Lusher times at these three ChiCago garden shows. by thomas connors Chicagoans are already thinking of spring by the time the frst snowfakes fall. And while there's still plenty of chill left in the air, with a visit to Chicago's upcoming fower and garden shows, locals can imagine the city in glorious full bloom. The Chicago Botanic Garden goes all out with The Orchid Show, an elegantly installed celebration of one of the f lower world's most admired blooms. The stunning show features a constellation of orchids suspended over a ref lecting pool, an allée of palms supporting clusters of yellow oncidium and bright purple and pink phalaenopsis orchids, and greenhouses filled f loor to ceiling with orchids growing in the ground, adorning trees, and sculpturally arrayed. A series of special events takes place throughout the run of the show—including morning concerts and an evening cocktail tasting— and experts from the Illinois Orchid Society will be available every weekend to enlighten both novices and connoisseurs alike. Through March 15, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, 847-835-5440; chicagobotanic.org/orchid Starting March 7 and running weekly through April 11, The Morton Arboretum's Edible Gardening Workshop Series helps home cooks get the most from their gardens. These engaging classes—led by such experts as Bill Shores, manager for Rick Bayless' organic garden; Kiss My Aster author Amanda Thomsen; and LaManda Joy, founder of Chicago's Peterson Garden Project—cover a range of topics, including organic gardening, gardening in small spaces, and how to lay out productive and visually appealing plots. March 7–April 11, 4100 Illinois Rte. 53, Lisle, 630- 968-0074; mortonarb.org/calendar Whether you love digging in the dirt or just enjoy seeing lovely things grow, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show is guaranteed to satisfy your passion for green. This mammoth exhibition at Navy Pier offers everything from practical tips for avid horticulturists to dozens of eye-catchingly designed gardens. "In addition to tulip and hyacinth gardens," shares show director Tony Abruscato, "this year we'll display over 1,600 roses in two gardens—one for Knock Out and large-bud roses and another for miniature roses." Christened "Do Green. Do Good," the show includes lectures and seminars from top experts, farm-to-table demonstrations, a photo competition sponsored by Birds & Blooms magazine, a presentation of sophisticated arrangements from the American Institute of Floral Designers, the popular Tablescapes exhibit, and even a spot for tots—complete with an interactive bug exhibit. The show kicks off with "Evening in Bloom," a preview fundraiser on March 13. March 14–22, Navy Pier Festival Hall, 312-241-1250; chicagoflower.com MA The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden features a greenhouse filled floor to ceiling with one of the flower world's most admired blooms. 60  michiganavemag.com culture Out and About

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