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  • … Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness and the huge variety of their colors, forms and … time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Nice Gal’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 26” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness and the huge variety of their colors, forms and … as early, mid and late – ‘Moon Over Barrington’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 26” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … and ornamental grasses should be cut down after a few freezes rather than left standing for winter interest. Eliminate convenient nesting areas for rodents through proper sanitation. If ornamental grasses are planted next to crabapple trees, … evergreen boughs as mulch on the perennial garden since they also attract rodents looking for winter homes. The productivity of gardens depends on what is done before problems develop. …
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  • … Luminarias FAQ Where will we see the luminaries? The luminaries will light up safe, wheelchair-accessible paths in select areas, and take you through the Crescent Garden and … be especially prominent on the Esplanade and in the Rose Garden. How much time should we allow for this event? That depends on how fast you walk and how many pictures you take, but in general, … Also, check our website and social media pages for updates.   Should I arrive in advance of my visit time? Do allow extra time for entry and parking, but do not arrive more than 15 minutes …
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  • … Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden The Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden is closed for school programs on spring and fall weekday mornings; occasionally, one or both sides of the … trips to the Growing Garden. More than 1,000 early-childhood-through-high-school educators visit annually as part of teacher professional development programs in environmental education. … covered with different varieties of climbing plants surrounds the Growing Garden, creating a safe, enclosed space for children. Leading into the Growing Garden on either side of the stone …
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  • … Autumn Activities at the Library Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver. … November:  Nursery rhymes. Read, sing, and retell favorite rhymes with puppets December: Visit the felt figure display of characters from fairy tales and classic children’s stories … …
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  • … A. There are several reasons why flowering bulbs will produce foliage but few flowers: Need for division: As with many perennials, the center of a clump of daffodil bulbs may lose vigor and …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Cards and Gifs for Mom Send mom greetings from the Garden on Mother's Day. Image Link Image Link Image Link …
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  • … are insufficient in protecting historically marginalized groups.  Conferences are beneficial for career advancement and networking, but can exacerbate inequities and power differentials … 43% did not mention sexual misconduct, 17% did not mention identity-based discrimination, 26% failed to include a way to report violations, and 35% lacked consequences for misconduct. Lead author and Ph.D. student Alicia Foxx makes it clear: “We didn’t find a …
    Type: Research
  • … Code of Conduct The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Garden staff, volunteers, and all visitors have the … constitutes unacceptable behavior. … The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Garden staff, volunteers, and all visitors have the …
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