… bush ( Buddleja davidii ) is known as a dieback shrub in the Chicago area. Its branches die to the ground during severe winters, but its crown remains alive, ready to send up 3- to … bush ( Buddleja davidii ) is known as a dieback shrub in the Chicago area. Its branches die to the ground during severe winters, but its crown remains alive, ready to send up 3- to …
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… its Regenstein Learning Campus , including the Learning Center and the Nature Play Garden. The 26,700-square-foot Learning Center—the heart of the Campus—is a hub for plant-based community and … awards for the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center , designed the 26,700-square-foot, curving, two-story Learning Center with sustainability input from experts at … its Regenstein Learning Campus , including the Learning Center and the Nature Play Garden. The 26,700-square-foot Learning Center—the heart of the Campus—is a hub for plant-based community and …
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… and gold to purple beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
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Tomato Talk | Timing A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information It's time to plant Plant a variety of tomatoes and reap the rewards. Remember these essentials: 1. Tomatoes need root development Here are two ways to plant for maximum root development: either dig a “trench” for each tomato plant, laying it on its side and covering the entire stem with soil, or prune off the plant’s bottom pair …
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… Chicago Area Garden Railroad Society Contact Person: Bob Hanselman (847) 533-6219 www.cagrs.com LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago Contact Person: Jim Rusch (630) 830-0378 www.LGBMRRCC.com Midwest Rails Modular Club Contact Person: Bert Lattan (847) 295-7959 www.midwestrails.org … beginners, and a list of publications related to model railroading. www.greatesthobby.com This website is the hub of a campaign called “World’s Greatest Hobby,” launched to raise public …
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… 'Aqua Velva' is a large (28 inches tall, 26 inches wide) hosta with puckered blue-green leaves. Its white flowers are lightly fragrant. …
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… This large (26 inches tall, 48 inches wide) hosta features bright gold leaves with a piecrust margin. 'Jimmy …
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Fall Quiz Fall Quiz From crisp leaves underfoot to ghoulies dangling from trees, fall is in the air—and here at the Garden we’ve noticed that people have *strong opinions* about the best way to mark the season. Take this quiz to find your fall personality. Take the quiz below to find your fall personality. …
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Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden The Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden is one of three sites for the Chicago Botanic Garden's Plant Evaluation Program, where scientists study plants to determine which are best suited for midwestern gardens and those in similar climates. Sun-loving herbaceous perennials are the focus in this area, but look for shrub trials, too. Visitors are invited to see …
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Experience three Illinois ecosystems from the inside out, close-up and personal, in this interactive terrarium exhibition created by Seattle artist Vaughn Bell and Chicago Botanic Garden scientist Pati Vitt, Ph.D. The secrets of a bog, ravine, and woodland are revealed at eye level by placing your head within these life-size terrarium-like structures. The contrasting multisensory, immersive …
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