… Bonsai Collection The Chicago Botanic Garden bonsai collection is one of the largest and most diverse collections in the country. Our nearly 300 trees and 160 different taxa allow us to display a wide variety of trees for our visitors in two display courtyards from mid-April to October. The collection is comprised primarily of donations, including 19 trees imported from … most diverse collections in the country. Our nearly 300 trees and 160 different taxa allow us to display a wide variety of trees for our visitors in two display courtyards from mid-April to …
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… Patterned by Nature – Kristin Field Kristin invites us to pause and discover nature’s subtle wonders through naturally dyed textiles, which she created … ARTIST STATEMENT “Through engaging with natural dyes and fibers, my work invites viewers to slow down and connect with nature, encouraging a deeper curiosity for the subtle wonders all … the intricate beauty and small details in the often overlooked.” ARTIST BIO Kristin Field is a textile artist, natural dyer, and gardener based in Chicago. She is currently pursuing her …
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… With the Kentucky Derby—and mint julep season—approaching, it's time to consider mint, a fast-growing, almost wonderfully invasive plant. Mint survives Chicago … crack clay pots.) Mint needs at least four hours of sunlight per day, so pick a sunny spot. It is tolerant of most soils and weather conditions—just be sure it gets some water every week to … your flavor There are more than 600 types of mint on the market. Here are a few that work best in the kitchen: Kentucky Colonel spearmint (Mentha spicata ‘Kentucky Colonel’) got its …
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… Code of Conduct The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Garden staff, … conduct that is disrespectful to our staff, volunteers, visitors, and property at any Garden site, we reserve any and all rights permitted by applicable law, including removal, revocation of … The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Garden staff, volunteers, and all …
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… for research in a wide array of plant science disciplines, and teaching facilities critical to the Garden’s efforts to train the next generation of plant scientists. Within the Plant Science Center’s labs, more … analyzer. The combined space for the Ecology Laboratory and Population Biology Laboratory is 2,400 square feet. Astellas Economic Botany Laboratory The Astellas Economic Botany Laboratory … for research in a wide array of plant science disciplines, and teaching facilities critical to the Garden’s efforts to train the next generation of plant scientists. Within the Plant …
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… True gourmets know that salsa is much more than a medium for chip dipping; it adds flavor and color to a host of not-only-Mexican dishes, including roasts, stews, sidedishes and even desserts. … the exact amount of heat the North American palate supposedly prefers. (Interestingly, the best antidote for the fire in a chili is not a cold beer but bread or dairy products, which do a …
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… When farmers’ markets wind down, many of us want to preserve the bounty of this year for the next. Why not save save seeds from your last tomatoes … the “parent plant.” 2. Selecting Choose a ripe, disease-free tomato; one past being edible is best. 3. Removing Cut the tomato ‘around the equator’ and squeeze out the seeds and ‘goo’ in …
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… Nine Secret Spaces Fun Spots for all ages Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: Varied Time: 2-3 hours Stop 1: Visitor Center Kick off … or snack for later at the Garden Café. Stop 2: McDonald Woods: Council ring Secret Space #1 is .36 miles from the Visitor Center. At the heart of the woods is a secret circle called a … Space #3 is approximately .75 miles from the Visitor Center. Follow the prairie paths down to the boardwalk that connects to Marsh Island. In summer, the grasses and plants in the prairie …
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… Tom Soulsby is the senior horticulturist for the Rose Garden, Heritage Garden, and Linden Allée. He is … his passion for horticulture excellence. As a lifelong gardener, some of Soulsby's best horticulture education has come from practical hands-on gardening that included working as a child alongside his dad. His love of gardening carries over to his own home. Before pursuing his passion for public horticulture, Soulsby was a director at …
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… 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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