… 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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… environment. Garden staff, volunteers, and all visitors have the right to an environment free from abusive and/or threatening behavior, including use of derogatory or offensive language about … environment. Garden staff, volunteers, and all visitors have the right to an environment free from abusive and/or threatening behavior, including use of derogatory or offensive language about …
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… Depictions of the 2-foot-wide leaves and 8-inch pale pink flowers arising above the water from the muddy depths are legendary. … Depictions of the 2-foot-wide leaves and 8-inch pale pink flowers arising above the water from the muddy depths are legendary. …
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… tree ( Prunus virginiana ), chokeberry ( Aronia sp.) is a fruiting shrub that ranges from 3 to 10 feet tall with red, purple, or black fruit. The name chokeberry comes from the astringency or dryness of the fruit, which may be the result of antioxidants. There are … clusters provide interest in summer. If you want to make a short but attractive native hedge, start with small plants spaced two to three feet apart. You might also consider Ceanothus ovatus …
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… easier flower to grow, we'd like to know about it. Zinnias are annuals, meaning that they go from seed to flower to seed quickly. Zinnias' pointy seeds, shaped like little arrowheads, … tri-colors, and crazy-quilt mixes designed for cutting, to attract pollinators, etc. Aside from fresh color, many new zinnia series offer height and width options, too. While the tall … the plants. Wet leaves can promote mildew development, and splashing water can transfer fungus from the ground onto zinnia leaves in an instant. Camouflage tall, more mildew-prone varieties …
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… by species and restoration by restoration. That’s why nearly 20 collaborators from the Garden and other institutions built a tool that guides land managers through an … our Synthesis Center for Conservation and Restoration (sCORE) looked at hundreds of studies from the past 30 years to develop the tool for land managers. “There was a lot of knowledge out … animals, or fungi. And then, it provides potential solutions to test—like sourcing seeds from a different location, managing the restoration to attract a missing pollinator, or changing …
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… 75,000 family members who take part in on-site programs, as well as thousands of students from Chicago Public Schools and other school districts. It is also an ideal site to host Camp CBG … and participants in the Garden's Science Career Continuum programs. More than 1,000 teachers from early childhood through high school visit the Cove annually through teacher development … 75,000 family members who take part in on-site programs, as well as thousands of students from Chicago Public Schools and other school districts. It is also an ideal site to host Camp CBG …
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… 20 percent off at the Garden Shop May 2 to 4. There you will find nature-inspired items, from beauty products and kitchenware to cute, cozy Garden attire. Say it with a Gif Make her … give your mother the whole Garden. Gift Certificate With hundreds of classes to choose from each year, your mom will find the perfect match for her interests at the Regenstein School, … 20 percent off at the Garden Shop May 2 to 4. There you will find nature-inspired items, from beauty products and kitchenware to cute, cozy Garden attire. Say it with a Gif Make her …
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… of work on the new campus, for a new tree nursery that will support all plant production, from indoor and outdoor floriculture for seasonal displays to permanent collections. The nursery … in the fall of 2015. Another highlight of the Plants for Life 2020 plan was a $10 million gift from the Regenstein Foundation, pledged by Garden board member Susan Regenstein on behalf of her … of work on the new campus, for a new tree nursery that will support all plant production, from indoor and outdoor floriculture for seasonal displays to permanent collections. The nursery …
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… flakes for a kick, or other thinly sliced greens like Swiss chard or arugula! Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com … flakes for a kick, or other thinly sliced greens like Swiss chard or arugula! Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com …
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