… There is something wonderful about a plant that gives you color, pizzazz, longevity, reliability, and style. Many varieties of the ornamental onion ( Allium spp.) do all that, and more: they … and can bump up a plant’s chance for that coveted “reliable return.” Alliums have earned extra points lately due to their wildlife resistance. As members of the onion family (the ornamental, …
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… plant that you admired on our patio. Do you want it? Sure, I said. We’ll bring it indoors and see what happens. And so, our love story began ❤. The hibiscus dazzled my family by blooming profusely for … Then a lot of leaves, and finally a flower! And recently, the plant produced what I think is its largest red blossom ever. It took some time, but somehow, we found in the earth what it …
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… loved one, you generally receive misty-eyed, heartfelt thank-yous—just as you cherish the love and effort that goes into the homemade gifts you receive. This holiday, consider giving something … gatherings around a table. This holiday season, gather popular family recipes, copy them, and insert them into decorated notebooks to be given to family members. Think about dividing them … Celebration of Children”; “Caesar and Other Greats (Salads)”). A once-a-month batch of cookies is a terrific gift idea if you are an enthusiastic baker with friends or family in the vicinity. …
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… Watching out for migrating birds One of my favorite parts of spring is seeing all the songbirds return. In the next couple months, you’ll get to see birds that you … find in Illinois, as they pass through on their way north. Keep an eye out for birds—visitors and locals. Before you get started, try a pair of binoculars using two empty toilet paper rolls. … your binoculars! We use decorated hand-made binoculars for exploring the Garden during camps and birthday parties . If you have real binoculars, dust them off and show your kids how to use …
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… Replacing this year? Five to consider. Last winter was hard on us all…especially on the trees and shrubs that took the brunt of winter winds, sub-zero temperatures, and heavy snow. As spring … shrubs that have reached the end of their life cycle. Native to the east coast, bayberry is a quiet shrub—loosely mounded in shape, at about six feet tall, bayberries look best massed … leaves. Like the giant species, dwarf willows prefer full sun and moist conditions — site them in the low, damp spots in your yard. Our friends at Vermont Willow Nursery have a …
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… For Chicago-area gardeners, January is primarily a time for planning, not planting. With winter in full swing in our USDA Hardiness Zones 5b and 6a, January is a great month to prepare for the gardening season ahead and to tend to the indoor plants brightening our living spaces. There may still be important …
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… The Esplanade The Esplanade showcases dramatic elm allées and a pavilion lined with sheared cone topiaries and a row of waterspouts emerging from pools of water. Conceived by one of the greatest landscape … Dan Kiley (1912 – 2004), and designed by his colleague Peter Morrow Meyer, the Esplanade is one of the Chicago Botanic Garden's most public spaces, bringing visitors down to the water in … The Esplanade showcases dramatic elm allées and a pavilion lined with sheared cone topiaries and a row of waterspouts emerging from pools of …
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… Garden Design Certificate Program This unique curriculum provides the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a garden design professional. It features a solid foundation in plantsmanship and science-based gardening techniques, both of which are essential to creating successful … development. There are no prerequisites for this program, and no prior horticulture experience is needed. Download a program brochure Download a course overview chart View Current Courses …
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… Climate Change Curriculum Climate Change in My Backyard With support from NASA , and in collaboration with the National Ecological Observatory Network ( NEON ) and schools and teachers throughout Illinois, the Chicago Botanic Garden has developed the … support materials on this page are free to all. "The reason we developed this curriculum is because there were few or no regionally relevant climate-change curricula out there," said …
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… What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? Going on field trips and meeting new people What's your favorite vegetable? Carrot What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I have a dog North Lawndale Bruce Age: 15 Grade: 10 … peaceful time just thinking. I get to ignore what's going on outside the fence of the farm, and just enjoy nature. What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I love drawing and thinking …
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