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News Video of the Chicago Botanic Garden

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Preparing Tools for a new Year of Gardening

Benjamin Carroll gives Botanic Backyard some ideas on preparing for a new year of gardening.

Keeping Greens Green; Craft Projects with Eliza

Eliza Fournier visits Chicago Tonight with information on watering in winter, and crafts for all ages.

Around Town Holiday Decorating Tips and Wonderland Express

Get a peek at this year's Wonderland Express exhibit and learn some quick holiday decorating tips from the Garden's own Nancy Clifton.

Christmas Tree Tips

Benjamin Carroll helps you pick the right tree, and keep it alive this holiday season.

Beautiful Botanic Crafts to Decorate your HOliday Table!

Benjamin Carroll shows off some fantastic holiday table dressing ideas that bring seasonal color and texture to your Thanksgiving feast.

CHICAGOANS ENJOY CONTINUED WARM WEATHER

Temperatures in the mid-60's keep plants in flower as holiday decorations go up around the Garden.

Arrangement Ideas for your Thanksgiving Table

Nancy Clifton visits Botanic Backyard with ideas for your Thanksgiving table.

Heirloom Pumpkins, Gourds, and Tomatoes

Benjamin Carroll gives tips on saving heirloom seeds, and shows off a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds.

FALL BULB PLANTING TIPS

Cindy Baker visits WGN's Botanic Backyard for tips on planting those bulbs you get at the Fall Bulb Festival this weekend.

Botanic Backyard Highlights for 9.16.2010

Benjamin Carroll answers a few questions on fall planting.

HANDLING PESTS AND PLANT DISEASES IN A HOT, WET SUMMER.

Eliza Fournier talks with Chicago Tonight's Phil Ponce about what to do with the pests and fungus a lot of heat and rain have brought us this summer.

Benjamin Carroll's Tips on Fall Plant Division

Benjamin Carroll answers viewer questions on dividing and transplanting plants this fall.

Urban Gardening Reaches New Heights in Chicago

WTTW's Geoffrey Baer goes around town and the suburbs, highlighting some unexpected places for gardens, including the green roof garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Summer Pruning 101 With Dave Cantwell

Keep your green space looking lush and trim. Dave Cantwell shows us what to prune right now, and how to prune it to clean plants up and prepare for next year's growth and flowering season.

Planting a Rain Garden in Your Yard

Bob Kirschner talks about the rain garden at the Plant Conservation Science Center, and about how homeowners can put them in their own yards.

Download the Rain Garden Planning PDF.

Take Care of Plants During Hot Summer Weather

Horticulturist Benjamin Carroll talks about watering in this summer's heat and gives a preview of the Northshore Iris and Daylily Society show at the Garden.

Summer Garden Maintenance Tips from CLTV'S HomePlus

Horticulturist Tim Johnson joins CLTV's Rochelle Vayo Adkinson to go over some basic tools for keeping your garden maintained over the summer.

NEWS@NORTHWESTERN examines Plant Biology and Conservation Program

Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden have developed a graduate program in plant biology and conservation to try and solve some of the challenges of climate change.

Green Roof Garden with Richard Hawke

Plant Evaluation Manager Richard Hawke shows off the Green Roof Garden as it emerges in it's first spring, and talks about the plants that did well in the conditions on the roof.

Railroad Garden Opens

WCIU's You & Me This Morning takes a peek at the Model Railroad Garden, now open for the season.

Plant Picks for Your Garden and Bloomin' Festival With Eliza

Eliza Fournier shows us a sample of the hanging baskets from A Bloomin' Festival, May 14-16, and highlights plant favorites and planting techniques for container gardens.

Get more on the story with a live post-segment viewer Q&A chat!

Potting Tips for Mother's Day and Beyond

Benjamin Carroll gives tips for Mother's Day potting ideas.

Heather Sherwood's Spring Container Planting Tips

Senior Horticulturist Heather Sherwood gives tips and plants window boxes and hanging baskets with Jeanne Sparrow on WCIU's You & Me This Morning.

BOTANIC BACKYARD'S Green tips for earth-friendly gardening

Cindy Baker talks with Paul and some friends about Earth Day and some fun, recyclable garden projects for kids.

Jodi Zombolo's Highlights of the the final day of Antiques and Garden Fair

Jodi Zombolo of the Chicago Botanic Garden gives a preview of some of the merchandise and gardens of the 10th Annual Antiques and Garden Fair, April 16-18.

Ana Belaval Takes us Around Town to the Antiques and Garden Fair

Ana Belaval gives a preview of some of the merchandise and gardens of the 10th Annual Antiques and Garden Fair, April 16-18.

Benjamin Carroll & Spring Container Gardening

Horticulturist Benjamin Carroll talks about good flower combinations for spring garden containers, combining annuals, perennials, and spring herbs and vegetables which love cooler weather. Also highlighted: the annual Antiques and Garden Fair held at the Garden.

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News Video of the Chicago Botanic Garden

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