… important microorganisms living in native soils. These natural communities evolved together, over a long period of time, into what are often called ecosystems. Ecosystems provide each member …
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… and movement, it’s possible to make winter a season of natural beauty. Take a Hard Look Over the next few months, determine if your garden invites your eye to linger with appreciation …
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… earlier this fall and is just getting established. If the ground is too soft to push a mower over, carefully rake some of the leaves off the new grass before collecting them. If a mower …
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… While the family comprises mostly tropical species, the genus Asimina is able to grow over a range of USDA hardiness zones (zones 5-9). I am leading a project to develop genomics …
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… with infected interlocking roots will also not be effective. Losing mature trees that are over a hundred years old can be an emotional experience for homeowners, and some will go to any …
Type: Plant Info
… the world to identify plants in our region and to determine where rare species may be located. Over the years, scientists have realized how important these collections are in documenting and …
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… them vulnerable to other insect pests, diseases, and cultural stresses. Repeated attacks over several years may kill a tree. However, healthy deciduous trees generally survive and grow a …
Type: Plant Info
… plants stole the spotlight in 2025. Here are the stories that made us fall for them all over again. Grassy plumage is the new black. Made from hand-dyed plant material, these Stella …
Type: Blog
… performed works by Shannon Alvis, Katlin Bourgeois, and Monique Haley. laren-chang.squarespace.com Damon D. Green (see above) Haley Marcin is a Chicago-based artist, performer, and educator. … University and the University of Florida, respectively. Visit her portfolio at overlaplighting.com Finom (music) Finom (fka Ohmme) is a Chicago-based art-rock band formed by principal … enhancing his versatility, and enabling him to convey his passion to audiences the world over. He is currently producing his own music as SloGlo. Jackie Kazarian (visual design) Jackie …
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… got my dream job in 1977, when I started working at the Garden as an assistant horticulturist. Over the years I have been fortunate to work with talented staff to plan and plant 27 distinct … got my dream job in 1977, when I started working at the Garden as an assistant horticulturist. Over the years I have been fortunate to work with talented staff to plan and plant 27 distinct …
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