… and the visiting public. In 2002, the Library acquired a collection of rare books and journals from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society of Boston. This acquisition brought to the Chicago … and the visiting public. In 2002, the Library acquired a collection of rare books and journals from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society of Boston. This acquisition brought to the Chicago …
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… Giant desert candle’s botanical name comes from the Greek words eremos — solitary and oura — tail, a reference to the plant's flower spike which towers above its long, narrow foliage. The roots originate from a rhizome with the roots extending from a central crown, which must be handled with care when planting because the roots can be …
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… are new to the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Nature Play Garden hills and lawn are open from mid-April through mid-November (closed in winter). Renowned landscape designer Mikyoung Kim … are new to the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Nature Play Garden hills and lawn are open from mid-April through mid-November (closed in winter). Renowned landscape designer Mikyoung Kim …
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… Aromatic Herbs Aromatic herbs are among the best tools from Mother Nature that help us conquer weary nerves and cabin fever. Breathing in the rich scent … Calendula Rose hips Sage Passionflower Thyme … Aromatic herbs are among the best tools from Mother Nature that help us conquer weary nerves and cabin fever. Breathing in the rich scent …
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… the Glencoe campus and at sites throughout the region. We believe that every person benefits from plants and green spaces, and that our future depends on how well we understand, value, and … the Glencoe campus and at sites throughout the region. We believe that every person benefits from plants and green spaces, and that our future depends on how well we understand, value, and …
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… How do the optional Colorado School of Mines (CSM) continuing education credits differ from traditional university or college credits? The optional graduate-level semester relicensure … credits offered through the CSM and described above. How do I obtain a copy of my transcript from the Colorado School of Mines? If you applied for the optional continuing education credits … How do the optional Colorado School of Mines (CSM) continuing education credits differ from traditional university or college credits? The optional graduate-level semester relicensure …
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Nothing says spring like the stunning masses of brightly colored tulips that brighten our landscape. But tulips can be a disappointment in the home garden after that first glorious year. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Adam Dooling, director of plant collections, responds to this gardener’s question. My tulips looked great the first spring, but there have been fewer and smaller …
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… to remove, less likely to have spread, and won’t use up the precious nutrients and water from the soil that you want your other garden plants to have. Cultivate a love of weeding—smart … as they resemble crab claws. Because crabgrass is an annual, the efficient way to prevent it from spreading is to prevent it from flowering. Cut the rosette off with a knife so it won’t self-sow. (Mowing doesn’t work, as …
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… Large masses of pinkish-lavender flower are so heavy they cascade from the tips of the branches. This tropical shrub hails from the Philippines and features large leaves with the characteristic Melastomaceae patterns i.e. veins running parallel to the central vein from the base to the tip of each leaf and the flowers with the typical claw-shaped stamens. …
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… Tree peonies differ from bush peonies in that their woody stems do not die down to the ground in winter. Derived from the Chinese moutan peony more than 1400 years ago, they usually grow to 5’ tall, so are more accurately classified as shrubs than trees. They bloom from April to May, live a long time, and get better with age. Plant them in the fall in partial …
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