… Meet the bees of the McCormick Place Rooftop Farm …and try their honey! Check out our video to learn more about the honey … ranging from reducing inflammation to antimicrobial properties. People have used honey for these purposes for more than 5,000 years , from ancient Greece to the Mayan civilization, and … Rodeo Farm honey at the Garden Shop, or in the market at Farm on Ogden while supplies last. Visit our farms! Come check out the McCormick Place Rooftop Farm, as well as Farm on Ogden, …
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… windowpanes now is less intense and of shorter duration than in summer. But that’s no problem for several indoor plants that can spotlight a drab corner with intriguing sword-like foliage or … can thrive indoors and brighten the sometimes bleak winter months. Here are some workhorses for low-light settings. Snake Plant ( Dracaena trifasciata —formerly Sansevieria ) … leaves. Keep the soil on the moist side, but not soggy. If you grow them on a radiator cover, place some pebbles in the saucer and keep it filled with water for extra humidity. Palms …
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… First is a paid, seven-week summer internship program at the Chicago Botanic Garden designed for rising junior and senior high school students with a passion for science and the environment. It's more than just summer fun—it's a springboard to your future … TBD) What's needed to apply? Completed application form. Share your story and aspirations! Latest progress report. Show us your academic achievements. (Report cards requested at …
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… Just when the hostas, lilies, and other garden perennials are going to bed for the season, these bulbs are waking up. Arum Arum italicum ‘Jet Black Wonder’ has unique … Cyclamen prefer a shady spot that doesn’t stay wet; otherwise the bulb will rot. A great place to plant cyclamen is under deciduous trees, where the leaf canopy will protect the dormant … rain. If sited properly, they will reseed and form a ground cover. Fall allium Among the latest-blooming bulbs are the often overlooked Allium thunbergii ‘Ozawa’ and A. thunbergii …
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… This class is a deep dive into the latest farm tools for creating efficiency and optimal growing in your garden or on the farm. There will be a discussion about tool and equipment modifications for farmers and gardeners of different abilities and physical needs. We will discuss how to gauge …
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… classrooms, a nature laboratory, early childhood classrooms, the ITW kitchen and spaces for wellness classes. The Nature Play Garden, with its rolling hills and series of multisensory … Campus Opening Celebration will be held on September 10 and 11, with activities taking place from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day. Visitors can sample some of the classes that will be held on … describes the benefits of exposure to green environments). Their words and childhood pictures best capture the joyful impact of nature on their lives. Learning in the Natural World Getting …
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… [ CC-BY-2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Amaryllis Amaryllis ( Hippeastrum ) are probably the best-known bulb grown for forcing indoors in the winter months. In recent years, plant breeders have introduced dozens … allowed to dry slightly between waterings. Cooler rooms prolong flowering, so make sure not to place it next to a heating vent. After they are done blooming, plants can be kept alive until …
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… Q. When is the best time of year to prune my trees and shrubs? A. Pruning requirements of trees and shrubs will … diseases can easily be spread if trees and shrubs are pruned at the wrong time of the year. For example, oak trees ( Quercus spp.) should only be pruned in the winter months when the trees … will also vary with species. Needled evergreens such as spruce ( Picea ) and fir ( Abies ) are best pruned in late winter before growth begins. Arborvitae ( Thuja ) and yew ( Taxus ) can be …
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… that are now one of the country’s most-visited public gardens. “Few of the 950,000 people who visit the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe each year likely realize that they’re enjoying part … on Forest Preserve District land, but the District also provides about $9 million each year for the Garden in support of its world-class operations and programs.” Do North Four of the … community and family activities that make the northern suburbs of Chicago a unique place to live, work, and visit. Visit www.donorth.org for information and special offers. Lake …
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