… are more than 20 species within the genus. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes over 60 varieties and more than 9,000 individual plants. A number of new varieties of Baptisia …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are more than 20 species within the genus. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes over 60 varieties and more than 9,000 individual plants. A number of new varieties of Baptisia …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… at putting pieces together to create a big picture. I would like to cross this skill set over to urban sustainability because this is a cause that is meaningful to me. What do you hope … decided it would be my best option because I would have the opportunity to extend my training over two seasons while getting certifications and a paycheck. What motivated you to continue your … at putting pieces together to create a big picture. I would like to cross this skill set over to urban sustainability because this is a cause that is meaningful to me. What do you hope …
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… black thumbs among us. The key is knowing how to create a harmonious design that doesn’t blow over in winter’s first blizzard. I attended a winter containers class at the Garden and this is … gloves Step 1: Fill container with wood mulch to weigh your container down so it won’t blow over in the wind and to hold the branches in place. Step 2: Place birch branches in wood mulch, …
Type: Blog
… Gardeners use it as a general guide, for instance, to decide which perennials to buy that might survive the winter. The map also may help you decide when to bring in tropical …
Type: Blog
… to find their way between its particles. Potting mix is generally too dense; it's better to buy a sterile seed-starting mix. The mix must be sterile because cleanliness is crucial: New …
Type: Plant Info
… folded cranes…and each spring/summer Ray handed them out, one by one, to the curious children. Over the years, Ray and Ginny made 40,000 cranes. Now there are 10 people who fold, bringing in … a community has sprung. And what do the kids think when they’re offered a crane? “They’re over the moon, they’re very gentle with them,” Mary says. “We say, ‘We’d like you to have one,’ …
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… Cut the tomato ‘around the equator’ and squeeze out the seeds and ‘goo’ in to a strainer over the kitchen sink. Run cold water over and use your fingers to try and separate the ‘goo’ from the seed. 4. Straining Knock the …
Type: Blog
… propagation is a relatively easy—and inexpensive—undertaking. It also makes a thoughtful gift over the holidays or as a homegrown housewarming present. Making more plants out of the ones you … bottom heat with a heating pad. Thomas recommends placing a zip-top bag propped up with sticks over the cutting to create a humid home. Taking a cutting of a succulent? Don’t worry about the … The little guy is fitting in nicely, and I’m considering making cuttings of my own for friends over the holidays. More (literally) to come, soon. …
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… sites in Ohio, Michigan, and Ontario (Canada). Six populations in Illinois were reintroduced over 30 years ago, using plants that resulted from cross pollinations between the three … three of the populations from the reintroduction have survived and are unlikely to survive over the long-term. “We suspect one reason for these declines is too little genetic diversity. …
Type: Research
