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  • … are edged in white on this distinctive orchid. This genus of orchids is among the easiest for homeowners to grow indoors because they tolerate lower light levels, drier atmospheres, and are fairly forgiving of overwatering. However, best results are obtained when this plant is grown in bright light, moderate to high humidity, … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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  • … Donate via ACH or Wire Transfer Thank you for supporting the Chicago Botanic Garden. Your gift helps us protect plant biodiversity, provide educational programs, and keep our 385-acre living museum flourishing for all.     If you would like to donate by ACH or wire transfer, please use the following … A. Clarke  Phone:  312-444-5726  Fax: 312-557-7358 SWIFT Code (if applicable): CNORUS44 (for transfers outside the U.S.)    Reference: Please include your full name and “Donation” in the …
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  • … family) with pendulous racemes featuring soft yellow bracts surrounding creamy white flowers. Best grown in a large container and trained upon a scaffolding so the 2- to 4-foot long cascades of flowers can be shown off to best effect. The common name celebrates the world famous Nong Nooch Botanic Garden in Pattaya, …
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  • … the impacts of changing climates on plant migration by calculating seed dispersal rates for a variety of plant species and predicting whether they will be able to migrate quickly enough to keep pace with changing climates. Activity 3.1: Preparing for Budburst This activity serves as an introduction to phenology and project Budburst, and will … point in the curriculum . Before you begin data collection, implement Activity 3.1: Preparing for Budburst and continue making observations as often as possible so students are able to …
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  • … plants contain seeds, rather than compost them, bag and mark them as landscape waste and place them out with your trash. Landscape waste has been banned from landfills in Illinois since … take all landscape waste products to a composting facility. High temperatures are critical for the destruction of seeds. Research indicates that heat generated by the composting process is …
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  • … 'Ogon' is a smaller-statured dawn redwood with gold tints to the foliage. It is suitable for small to mid-sized home landscapes, where a full-size tree would be overwhelming. The genus …
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  • … winter burn on evergreens ( read our blog about it here ), lots of dead branches, and, for many homeowners, the loss of key "hardscape" elements: the shrubs that are the backbone of … out or requesting at local nurseries.   Northen bayberry shrubs ( Myrica pensylvanica ) look best when planted in groups. Northern Bayberry ( Myrica pensylvanica ) Bayberry could be the … bayberry is a quiet shrub—loosely mounded in shape, at about six feet tall, bayberries look best massed together rather than as single specimens. Need to replace a hedge? It's a fine …
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  • … from Saturday, February 14, through Sunday, April 19, 2015. The nineteenth-century passion for orchids is evident in the vibrant hand-colored engravings and lithographs that served as the … children's books and rare books. Read more about the exhibition here .   Partial funding for this exhibition is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits.   … from Saturday, February 14, through Sunday, April 19, 2015. The nineteenth-century passion for orchids is evident in the vibrant hand-colored engravings and lithographs that served as the …
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  • … Farwell was a distinguished horticulturist, author, and conservationist known especially for her expertise in herbs and garden design.  She lived in Lake Forest, Illinois, and her garden … to it as “one of the country’s most famous.” Farwell was an authority on growing herbs for both medicinal and culinary purposes, and she shared her knowledge through writing and public … recognized with the Garden Club of America’s Achievement Medal in 1973. This honor was awarded for her literary achievements, her work in conservation, and her garden designs—especially the …
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