… This is the story of a road trip I took with some corpse flowers, the rock stars of the plant world. One of the hallmarks of the Chicago … flowers share the same lineage, and the Garden decided to share some of our titan wealth with other botanical institutions. It is important to build genetic diversity in our collection … Heights, New Jersey. She is an avid gardener and could appreciate my stories of Andrew’s Excellent Amorphophallus Adventure. More than 1,000 miles later, the Titan Express made its last …
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… on display accordingly. Their health and display quality are maintained through collaboration with the horticulture and plant healthcare staff. Additionally, the curators also act as … and other general uses that may help tie plants to people and their places. Curators also work with external institutions for exchange of knowledge, interests, and ideas to bring new plants … on display accordingly. Their health and display quality are maintained through collaboration with the horticulture and plant healthcare staff. Additionally, the curators also act as …
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… fireworks have begun. Like spring, fall offers a splendid show of flowers and foliage, but with a twist. Sugar maple, oak, sassafras, magnolia, sweetgum, and redbud are just a few of the … foliage that continues from spring right through the growing season. “The flameleaf sumac has excellent bright red fall color on its own, but the fade from purple to red is an improvement … is showy. In fall, “Deep maroons, purples, and reds fade throughout these shrubs, providing excellent contrast against the spent flowers,” Douglas says. Plant it in light shade as a …
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… of Community Gardening at the Chicago Botanic Garden, shares her expertise about gardening with children. A powerful pull Through my work with community and school gardening, I have gardened with thousands of kids from varied backgrounds, from the preK crowd through teenagers (not to …
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… lovely. As a senior designer in the Garden’s Communications and Marketing Department, I work with a bunch of creative people. But none of them had done any flower arranging before. On the … any excuse to make a flower arrangement. I get great joy from pairing store-bought flowers with backyard branches, seasonal buds, and berries. Step-by-Step Directions Before the gathering … treatment—alum powder, quick dip, or even those little preservative packets that come with bouquets of flowers from the grocery store or florist. Flowers Buy flowers at places like …
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… as in-ground beds, raised beds, containers, pathways, arbors, and vertical plantings, along with techniques such as choosing a design style, blending edible and ornamental plants, successfully using repetition, and selecting plants with season-long interest. Bill Shores, professional grower and garden consultant Classroom 4, …
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… Share with Us We would love to hear from you. You can reach us in a number of ways—if you are looking …
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… of engaging children’s books that introduce core ideas and concepts. Learn how to pair them with science investigations to promote NGSS learning and Common Core across all ages (including …
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… impressions, and identify Chicago-area plants that yield beautiful natural colors. Leave with your own uniquely printed silk scarf and the skills to continue exploring this sustainable …
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