… acre of land in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve in Waukegan. The program was founded as a pilot to examine the feasibility of expanding the Chicago Botanic Garden’s school and neighborhood … to serve teenagers in an extracurricular setting. Building on the success of the Lake County site, construction of the North Lawndale Youth Farm began in 2005. This Youth Farm site is located on the west side of Chicago on a quarter-acre lot. This location is in partnership …
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… As an active leader in international research collaborations, the Chicago Botanic Garden is participating in an initiative to set the stage for new partnerships. Patrick Herendeen, Ph.D. , senior director, systematics … research. Diverse questions require multifaceted solutions. Often these approaches are best identified and pursued by a team of individuals with unique specialties, who at times may …
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… in Persia or India, near Kashmir, in the early first millennium C.E.; the teardrop motif is believed to be a cypress tree combined with a floral spray, symbolizing life and eternity. Plants used: … rosette-patterned plants including mangave, sedum, aeonium, echeveria, and aloe. If you were to decorate a room in your home in this pattern…which room would you choose and why? If I were to …
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… for this summer on the farm? Making friends What's your favorite vegetable? Corn What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I read a lot of comic books, my favorite color is black. Superhero favorite: Coming to Age Ashley Age: 16 Grade: 11 School: Waukegan High School/Washington Campus What are you most … interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? Learning about vegetables and learning how to garden What's your favorite vegetable? Corn What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I like …
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… Raised-bed tomatoes benefit from "square-foot gardening"—plant one plant per square foot to ensure space for growth and air movement. Fertilizing Tomatoes Do you need to fertilize tomatoes? Yes. Tomatoes are heavy feeders and need nutrients. Even if you are not … calcium, too—try working crushed eggshells into the soil to increase calcium content. What is the difference between a synthetic and a natural fertilizer? Natural fertilizers are organic …
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… Chicago artists have been busy in their studios creating installations with uplifting messages to welcome visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lightscape. Matthew Hoffman’s 12-foot-tall … unity while remaining personally meaningful to each viewer.” How they found their inspiration is as varied as the artists. Michael Young's Night Birds Matthew Hoffman’s Joy sculpture Tanner … moment,” said the Design Museum of Chicago’s founder and executive director. “It felt like the best place to start.” Pride & Promise tree design Tree topper design The tree, topped with a …
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… Online Privacy Policy Statement Chicago Botanic Garden Web Site, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. How is my online information used? Our online privacy policy is simple: we don't sell, barter, give away or rent your e-mail to any outside organization. For each visitor to our web page, our web server automatically …
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… Online Privacy Policy Statement Chicago Botanic Garden Web Site, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. How is My Online Information Used? Our online privacy policy is simple: we don't sell, barter, give away or rent your email to any outside organization. For each visitor to our web page, our web server automatically …
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… really interesting career histories and double-digit years of volunteer service. Larry Aronson is one of them. You’re likely to find Larry on Thursdays at his favorite volunteer station: the Pepper Discovery Cart. There, … a favorite resource: Chile Pepper magazine. He owns every issue, and says it has the best recipes in the world. A professional chef and baker on his non-volunteer days (he’s owned 27 …
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… Lake Cook Natural Area The Lake Cook Natural Area is a narrow natural area that occurs along Lake Cook Road between the Skokie River and the Garden entrance. It is a testament to the value that even the smallest of areas bring when it comes to supporting natural species … ecologists and volunteers removed the invasive species and reintroduced native species to the site, transforming it into a beautiful and diverse landscape on display for the vehicles, …
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