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Backstage Pass: Winter Floral Wonders
Meet at Rice Plant Resource Center, Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist, Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s production department produces nearly half a million plants a year. In the fall, the greenhouses are brimming with poinsettias and other holiday plants of many hues. Join Tim Pollak to see how it’s all done. You’ll learn about propagation techniques, greenhouse environmental and computer systems, watering and fertilizing equipment, and how the growing space is managed throughout the year. In addition, you’ll be dazzled by the colors and beauty of all the plants, and get a sneak preview of the plants that will be on display at Wonderland Express in the coming weeks.