… Patterned by Nature – Spiraling in Control Krehbiel Gallery, Regenstein Center Horticulturist: Jason Toth What’s behind the design: I wanted to create something sculptural to exemplify a pattern from nature—in this case, the spiral seen on the new growth of ferns. Oversized "fiddleheads" are included … with massive ferns to create a display that’s lush and verdant. The fiddleheads are covered in plant material like moss and small ferns as an organic sculptural installation. The Krehbiel …
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… Windy City Harvest in the News Windy City Harvest Youth Farm July 7, 2014 Crew leader Natasha Coleman and team gardener A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and lives. SAVOR Chicago Greening McCormick Place October 28, 2014 SAVOR provides … Farm July 7, 2014 Crew leader Natasha Coleman and team gardener A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and …
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… Come visit the Nature Play Garden to roll down the hills, splash in the runnel, and hide in the log tunnels. Join us for facilitated multi-sensory activities and exploration. Children and caregivers can engage in creative play with natural materials. Activities vary week to week. Summer Nature Explorer : …
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… Q. What are the current guidelines for planting trees and shrubs in the fall? A. Many trees and shrubs can be quite successfully planted in the fall. The moderate days and cooler night temperatures are ideal for planting. The warm … before going dormant. Trees and shrubs that are already balled and burlapped or those grown in containers can be planted in fall, but bare-root plants should wait until early spring. If the …
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… and asters — classic colors of an Illinois autumn. Asters are easy to grow, if you plant them in full sun, in soil that is well-drained but not too rich, and you don't overdo water or fertilizer. But … . This Monte Cassino aster ( Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pringlei 'Monte Cassino' ) blooms in white. While beautiful in the annual bed, this New York aster ( Symphyotrichum nova-belgii …
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… on a summer's eve at dusk. The garden becomes mysterious and ethereal. By the summer solstice in June, you'll hear the birds singing as the sun sets late in the evening. 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, vibrant flowers—the reds, oranges, blues …
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… Kalm St. Johnswort ( Hypericum kalmianum ) St. Johnswort has yellow flowers that bloom in midsummer. Its narrow leaves are blue-green. Plant it in full sun for best flowering. Creating a pleasing border in our midwestern climate requires more than flowering herbaceous plants. Small shrubs offer a …
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… noted English landscape architect John Brookes provided the original design for this garden in 1971, and he continues to visit regularly, checking on the progress of the signature plant … food crops, herbs, and medicinal plants from foraging animals. The design elements at work in this small garden are the same principles applied to larger rooms — an emphasis on hardscape … over and soften walkways, walls, and fences; and color, texture, structure, and fragrance. In all of the rooms there are garden seats and benches to rest, think, and come to know the …
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… Q. Is there is anything I can do now in the garden to make next spring’s work easier? A. Here are some general recommendations for … snow load or salt. Clean and sanitize garden tools. Take note of what worked and didn’t work in this year’s garden to identify what to do differently next year. Take photos if necessary. Remove soil from containers. Wash and bring in clay, ceramic, and fragile containers to keep them from freezing. Remove and destroy all …
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… From runways to rainforests, plants stole the spotlight in 2025. Here are the stories that made us fall for them all over again. Grassy plumage is the … without the birds. The exact plant species is under wraps, but we have our own ideas! In addition to ornamental grasses like this, we think sedges could make fabulous plumage. An … the woolly devil ( Ovicula biradiata ), the first new plant species and genus to be discovered in a U.S. national park in 50 years. “My first reaction is disbelief that it’s in the sunflower …
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