… Curation Curators are responsible for the acquisition, development, use, research, and interpretation of the Chicago Botanic … Garden’s internationally renowned collection of permanent plants that establish the standard for excellence. This carefully procured range of plant types is brought in to support the … ambassadors to internal departments, such as Interpretation, education, and visitor services for information on the collections regarding habitat, nomenclature and taxonomy, and other …
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… First is truly a spectacular program that helps Chicago city youth explore their passion for the STEM field and prepares them for the college path. I highly recommend this program to all Chicago high schoolers!” Iveta … gave me an opportunity to work around professional people in their field. The passion they had for their job gave me hope and inspired me to search for a career that would give me as much …
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… fruit quality can suffer. A good trellising system lifts the plants off the ground, and allows for air circulation. There are many different trellising approaches and systems. Whatever support … have supports to grow on. Keeping fruit off the ground prevents the fruit from becoming food for slugs, insects, or small animals. It maximizes space : Vertical growing takes much less space … it off the ground also reduces exposure to soil-borne pathogens. What's the best support for tomatoes? Pretty much anything. Tomato stakes and string work well for indeterminate …
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… register early and encourage your colleagues to do the same. Preregistration is necessary for all classes. Enrollment is limited for each program. Full class payment is due at the time of registration. If a class qualifies for optional graduate credit, that fee must be paid on the first day of the class. Custom … register early and encourage your colleagues to do the same. Preregistration is necessary for all classes. Enrollment is limited for each program. Full class payment is due at the time …
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… science-based gardening techniques, both of which are essential to creating successful gardens for a wide spectrum of projects, — from private residences to municipal plantings. Who should … gardeners and garden designers seeking professional development. There are no prerequisites for this program, and no prior horticulture experience is needed. Download a program brochure … Botany 1, remaining core courses may be taken in any order if no prerequisite is listed. For the certificate, a grade of at least 70 percent must be achieved for each core course. All …
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… day. The bright color and aroma of tomatoes, whether in a rich tomato sauce or as a base for salsa, bring back the warmth and long sunny days of summer. Canning is also a great way to … and pressure canning. Water-bath canning is the lower-temperature canning process that works for high-acid foods like jams, pickles, and salsas. Tomatoes can also be processed this way with … a safe pH level. Ball has more than 500 tested recipes available online at freshpreserving.com/recipes . Prepare your ingredients ahead of time . Canning, like cooking anything else, is a …
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… Spike brought the nation’s—and even the world’s—attention to the Garden, as we waited for our first-ever flowering titan to open up in all its stinky and colorful glory. The event—and … During those weeks, Spike became my life, 24/7, day and night…and I became “Titan Tim,” for sure. The power of one plant… Wow! “When is he going to bloom?” That was the number one … fans, and “groupies.” He had such a large following, and I often saw some of the same people visit day after day! I heard and received so many positive comments from visitors. People said …
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… Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Avenue This is a technical training course intended for aspiring urban agriculture entrepreneurs and individuals who are interested in learning best practice season extension techniques. The course has been designed for individuals who already have a firm foundation in sustainable urban growing techniques. It … course. Topics and activities will include but are not limited to: Crop planning and selection for both spring and fall season extension, for both in-ground and raised-bed gardens High tunnel, …
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… Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Avenue This is a technical training course intended for aspiring urban agriculture entrepreneurs and individuals who are interested in learning best practice season extension techniques. The course has been designed for individuals who already have a firm foundation in sustainable urban growing techniques. It … course. Topics and activities will include but are not limited to: Crop planning and selection for both spring and fall season extension, for both in-ground and raised-bed gardens High tunnel, …
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… success.” When I was honored to be part of an international plant collecting trip initiative for the Chicago Botanic Garden, I did some research about plant explorers, and I came across … 1870 in Washington, D.C., where her father was stationed. She was a quiet girl with a passion for reading. Despite her privileged background, Mexia experienced adversity. Her parents divorced … and she discovered botany. Back then, gardening was viewed as an acceptable educational path for women. With the right connections, she went on her first plant expedition to Sinaloa, Mexico, …
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