… Q. I would like to attract birds to my garden this winter – any suggestions? A. When attempting to attract birds … to know what species are in your area as well as their food preferences and feeding habits. For example, some birds such as mourning doves are ground feeders while others such as the cardinal (Illinois state bird) visit feeders. Be sure to check local ordinances before feeding birds on the ground; ground …
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… and how many pictures you take, but in general, you should allow about an hour. What is the best time slot to sign up for? Any time! If you’d like photos of the candlelit Garden at twilight, you might … coverings are required for those over the age of 2 who are medically abl Limited capacity One-way trail Separate entrance and exit Keeping the event outdoors (except entering via the Visitor …
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… Environmental Education Programs How to build out culturally relevant environmental education programs with community partnerships The … in STEM by providing resources to support them along their college and career pathways. In its 26-year existence, the award-winning program has evolved the way it delivers science education. Over the past three years, Science Career Continuum students …
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… Patterned by Nature – Diamonds (are a garden’s best friend) Buehler Enabling Garden Coordinator: Alicia Green What’s behind the design: One of … Garden’s unique features is the six vertical walls that are planted each summer. The wood used to create these walls is set in a diamond pattern. I thought it would be a natural fit to plant … horticultural therapist and the coordinator of the Buehler Enabling Garden. She is responsible for designing and maintaining the Enabling Garden plantings as well as delivering plant-based …
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… time of year is seeing how plants play off each other; how color combinations shift from year to year; how much beauty is to be found in the subtle combinations as well as the more brilliant … foliage. In spring the plant blooms with clusters of small white flowers. It’s a good choice for naturalistic gardens and for those interested in attracting birds. Bloodgood Japanese maple … Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’) A the hardiest of the Japanese maples and the one that performs best in Chicago gardens. Its distinctive palmate leaves are red-purple in summer but change to …
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… costumes that are made so cheaply and cost so much? The ones beckoning from cluttered shops to which you have to drive, using up gas and your precious time? Fuhgeddaboudit! Do yourself, … costumes? Not to worry. Here are some tips from the Garden that are easy, quick, and—best of all—effective. Now go grab some empty pillowcases. How easy was that? Goodbye to plastic … kids! Empty milk jugs? Tin cans? Think carton helmets, or milk jug luminaries lighting the way to your front door; tin cans can become lanterns or Franken-decorations. There are also …
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… are moths. Our local butterflies range from the tiny Eastern-tailed blue and gray hairstreak to the giant swallowtail. Butterflies and their offspring (eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalids) are food for many birds, mammals, and insects. They’re an important part of the overall ecological … sunflower (Tithonia) , zinnias, lantana, cosmos, ageratum, and verbena. Some butterflies visit mud puddles, damp soil, overripe fruit, tree sap, and carrion and animal feces to obtain …
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… right in our own backyards. You can encourage wildlife such as birds and other pollinators to visit your green space by incorporating the necessary components of their habitat: food, water, shelter, and places to raise young. This course will cover how to create a yard or garden that attracts the wildlife …
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… Researchers at the Chicago Botanic Garden teamed up with experts nationwide to help home gardeners select the best native plant sources for their backyards. Many resources are available to help home gardeners decide which native …
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… Hydrangeas are a coveted late summer bouquet, but the cut flowers never last long—we set out to discover how to get enduring blooms. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Marketing Team ran an experiment to test an … with the smashed stem wilted on Day 3. The hydrangea with only plant food performed the best but began to wilt on Day 7. We learned that we should have asked the Garden’s …
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