… produces fragrant dusty pink colored 5-inch flowers from July through September and does best in full sun in well-drained soils. During the summer, the plant will attract butterflies and … northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it was selected for its dwarf size, abundant blooms, vigorous growth habit and drought tolerance. Archived Copy: …
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… black elderberry fruits are often used in jellies or pies and also can be made into wine. For best fruiting, plant two or more cultivars in the shrub border or as a screen or backdrop. A …
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… width. It will tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, but performs best in part shade where there is sufficient light for the variegation to develop and really pop. Trinette requires regular watering, but likes …
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… May pink buds produce fragrant white flowers that attract birds and butterflies. The plant is best used as a specimen, border, or a hedge. It is resistant to deer. This hybrid was introduced … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… prefers slightly acidic, moderately moist and fertile, well-drained soils in full sun (needed for best flowering). It can be slow to establish and may require three years or more to flower. Once …
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… An autumn visit to the fruit and vegetable garden in search of late-season surprises can be rewarding. For it's at this time that all those plants requiring "a long growing season" (90 to 100+ days … undersides of the squash leaves serve as a deterrent to animals seeking to harvest the produce for themselves. Squash Blossoms and More Squash 'Blue Hubbard' is just one of three different …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden's Horticultural Therapy Services acts as a national clearinghouse for information about the therapeutic uses of horticulture. This includes information about … adaptive tools, and horticultural therapy books. Where noted, select resources are available for order below. Health Through Horticulture Indoor Gardening Activity Plans The manual provides complete information for conducting 17 indoor gardening activities for therapeutic outcomes. Each session plan was …
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… Cooking Classes in the ITW Kitchen The Chicago Botanic Garden offers cooking classes and camps for all ages in the Regenstein Learning Center’s ITW Kitchen. All classes feature seasonal … Bring recipes home and savor the creations you help prepare in class. Cooking Classes for Adults Join a professional chef and culinary instructor, and develop new cooking skills. … with herbs, or see how brines, marinades, and rubs can enhance your grilling. Cooking Classes for Middle Schoolers Weekend Family Classes Kids' Night Out School Day Off Camps Cooking campers …
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… Grants and Awards American Institute for Conservation, Ross Merrill Award, May 2019 The Lenhardt Library is the recipient of the Ross Merrill Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections. This award honors … It is bestowed by the American Institute of Conservation, the leading membership association for conservators who preserve cultural heritage. The more than 3,500 individuals representing …
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… the late summer. The first line of defense against crabgrass is to minimize the opportunities for it to proliferate by maintaining a healthy lawn through appropriate mowing, fertilization, … herbicide to your lawn just before the crabgrass seed germinates. Germination takes place when the soil temperature consistently reaches 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which is typically in … early May in northern Illinois. Several synthetic pre-emergence herbicides are commonly used for crabgrass control. These are available to homeowners either as standalone granular products, …
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