… of the Farm on Ogden. Washington Park 555 E. 51st Street, Chicago, Illinois In 2009, funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allowed the Garden to construct its largest urban … of Chicago Park District property in Washington Park, this 3/4-acre site hosts up to 25 youth from neighborhood high schools during the growing season. The site is unique in that it has a … formerly part of the Robert Taylor housing complex, was constructed in 2013 through support from the USDA-NIFA (U.S. Department of Agriculture–National Institute of Food and Agriculture), a …
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… One of the myriad ways by which the fruit and vegetable display gardens are distinguished from farm gardens is through the sophisticated use of hardscape, e.g., trellises, arbors, brick … is a fascinating discovery, and an important lesson in learning where our food really comes from. Row Upon Row Intensive gardening is at work in the crescent-shaped beds packed with …
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… of renewal. The tulips, daffodils, squill, grape hyacinths, and dozens of smaller bulbs, start the growing season with a colorful hurrah! Lilies pick up the bulb show later on, with … at the back of a border or against an open fence, where they can receive a bit of protection from strong winds. Popular Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’ is a smaller-sized variety more … Star Allium christophii , the stars of Persia, is a most unique flower. It grows only from 1 to 2 feet (keep in mind that the diameter of the flower head can be between nine and 12 …
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… . More Job Opportunities The Veteran Internship Program is made possible by a generous grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. … . More Job Opportunities The Veteran Internship Program is made possible by a generous grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. …
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… of pattern, sustainability, and fashion through the lens of garden-inspired design. From elevated streetwear to gala-worthy, couture-inspired creations, each piece in this … of pattern, sustainability, and fashion through the lens of garden-inspired design. From elevated streetwear to gala-worthy, couture-inspired creations, each piece in this …
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… Chicago Botanic Garden have spent the past year collecting and preserving individual specimens from across the grounds for this site-specific installation. This artwork is dedicated to the … Chicago Botanic Garden have spent the past year collecting and preserving individual specimens from across the grounds for this site-specific installation. This artwork is dedicated to the …
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… ornamental onions, fritillaries, and lilies are planted to ensure a constant color show from early spring well into fall. Gardeners will find inspiration at every turn. The container … ornamental onions, fritillaries, and lilies are planted to ensure a constant color show from early spring well into fall. Gardeners will find inspiration at every turn. The container …
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… 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 architects of the twentieth … 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 architects of the twentieth …
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… Wilderness Climate Change Newsletter. Her Ph.D. is in biological anthropology and ecology, from Stony Brook University. Find out more about Dr. Derby Lewis' work . … Wilderness Climate Change Newsletter. Her Ph.D. is in biological anthropology and ecology, from Stony Brook University. Find out more about Dr. Derby Lewis' work . …
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… Beckjord is a registered landscape architect with a master of landscape architecture degree from the University of Michigan. She specializes in sustainable planting and site design. … Beckjord is a registered landscape architect with a master of landscape architecture degree from the University of Michigan. She specializes in sustainable planting and site design. …
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