… The birdsong is slowly overtaken by a chorus of crickets and cicadas. The rising of fireflies from the shrubs and meandering moths in search of nectar all add to the enchantment. At dusk, … the day—begin to fade as shimmering white blossoms and silver and white-splashed foliage start to glow. This is the time when the moon garden, or white garden, comes into its own. Moon … cattle, white pigeons and a white dog. You could say he was a bit eccentric. An illustration from the Vaughan's Seed catalog, published in Chicago in 1888, shows a young women standing in a …
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… end to tender annuals, herbs, and most perennials. If you haven’t brought in your houseplants from their summer vacation, do it now. “It’s definitely time to bring them in,” said Tom Tiddens … large, potted citrus tree that spends the summer outside in his garden. His father grew it from a seed more than 30 years ago. “It lost its leaves many times when my dad had it, but it … it in and put it in a room with the most light, we noticed a small fly that likely came from the soil.” Many more appeared and he had to take action. After spraying the soil with an …
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… learning experience? Book a private online class for your group with an expert instructor from the Chicago Botanic Garden. Fill out the Online Group Class Inquiry Form to submit your … research, art, and design. Learn about these beautiful primary sources and hear stories from about women illustrators, herbals, and trees. Nature Meditation (60 minutes) Steve Nakon, … learning experience? Book a private online class for your group with an expert instructor from the Chicago Botanic Garden. Fill out the Online Group Class Inquiry Form to submit your …
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… in a bowl and marinate the beef for 1 hour. Remove the beef hanger steaks from the marinade and grill it to your preference. Slice and mix the beef with your … 2 or 3 skewers. Grill the peaches over a medium flame until slightly charred. Remove from the skewers and toss with the shallots. Spread the gorgonzola cheese on the toasted … in a bowl and marinate the beef for 1 hour. Remove the beef hanger steaks from the marinade and grill it to your preference. Slice and mix the beef with your …
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… education for students of every age. Completed in 2011, the plaza and drive received funding from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway … accessible space for special-needs visitors. Adjacent, planted pathways allow visitors to move from the parking lot to the Campus and into additional areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden. … education for students of every age. Completed in 2011, the plaza and drive received funding from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway …
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… in activities that encourage a sense of wonder about plants, and nurture fruits and vegetables from seed to harvest. It’s an ideal environment for family exploration and for guided programs … cantaloupe, Brussels sprouts, and sweet peppers are interspersed with bright flowering plants from snapdragons to petunias, enhancing the space’s beauty and its multisensory experience. The … in activities that encourage a sense of wonder about plants, and nurture fruits and vegetables from seed to harvest. It’s an ideal environment for family exploration and for guided programs …
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… of intermittently). The History of Roses Bed, which tracks the development of the rose from the earliest wild rose to the modern hybrids, also provides context. And, for inspiration, … roses are the most fragrant—the warming effects of the early sun help release fragrant oils from the dewy petals. Find a bench in the shady cedar arbor, which is surrounded by climbing … of intermittently). The History of Roses Bed, which tracks the development of the rose from the earliest wild rose to the modern hybrids, also provides context. And, for inspiration, …
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… plants, rare plants, edible plants, utilitarian plants, seasonal plants, and houseplants from around the world. Wet tropical rain forests and hot desert sands are two environments that … plants, rare plants, edible plants, utilitarian plants, seasonal plants, and houseplants from around the world. Wet tropical rain forests and hot desert sands are two environments that …
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… and the forestry industry. You’ll find items that help support the Illinois Learning Standards from grades PreK-10. Items include field guides, tree “cookies,” lumber samples, and much more. … field guides, posters, and more. Illinois Department of Natural Resources People and Animals from Illinois’ Past Trunk Borrow the People and Animals from Illinois’ Past trunk to teach students in grades K-3 about prehistoric mammals, extirpated …
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… critical information in the worldwide effort to protect and preserve plants, while benefiting from their remarkable and diverse qualities. Since 1984, Garden curators and scientists have made … scientific review of environmental factors that can influence the success or failure of plants from other regions and countries here at the Garden. In this quest to identify the best sites, … the susceptible native ashes in our urban landscapes. Ex situ collections of plants collected from around the world are becoming more and more important as plants in this nation's habitats …
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