… How to Propose an Exhibition The Chicago Botanic Garden is eager to learn of unique, high quality exhibitions that could be displayed in our exhibition gallery. … Any materials submitted without this requirement will not be sent back and will be available for on-site pickup only. Proposals are not accepted by email or in person. Materials should … The Chicago Botanic Garden is eager to learn of unique, high quality exhibitions that could be displayed in our exhibition gallery. …
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… celebrations because their evidence of life in the bleak midwinter was a promise of spring to come: holly, ivy, berries, pine trees. Plants from your own landscape can bring an echo of … such as arborvitae, won't resprout if you cut back as far as the bare, brown part of a branch. For a wreath that combines deep green with tones of golden brown, dried hydrangea blossoms are a … might consider making your own wreath. Clifton is expert at the technique: At the craft store, buy a wire wreath frame and a package of 22- to 24-gauge paddle wire — thin, flexible …
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… The most common tree in the Chicago area is from Europe—and that’s bad news for our native plants and animals. Introduced to the United States in the early 1900s as an ornamental plant and privacy hedge, common … volunteers, have worked since 1988 to repair and restore this important woodland habitat. Visit: McDonald Woods is located along Lake Cook Road from the Garden entrance east to Green Bay …
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… Herbs are grown for many reasons — medicine, cooking, aromatherapy, garden beauty, or tea making. Teas made from … or insomnia, the leaves can also be cooked or eaten raw. The plant's flowers can be added to salads or candied for cakes. Raspberry plants ( Rubus sp.) When you think of these plants … qualities, and their tea is recommended for colds, flu, tonsillitis and fevers. Add 1 to 1½ ounces of raspberry leaves to 8 ounces of boiling water, infuse for several minutes …
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… Which five will you pick? Happy New Year, everyone! While January is the month to plan and dream about your yard and garden, smart gardeners know that a wish list drawn up in … in an excellent pruner. (Find a variety of garden tools at The Garden Shop! ) Order seeds for heirloom tomatoes so you can grow your own. Try a new plant combo that pleases you. (See our … tree…or two. Start a compost pile. Test your soil. (For a list of Illinois soil testing labs, visit extension.illinois.edu ) Plant flowers in Pantone’s color of the year : rose quartz and …
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… Come For the Flowers, Stay For the Birds …
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… “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” ―Chinese proverb Warm, sunny days … a small, spring-flowering ornamental tree. Now’s the time to shop and plant. “October is great for planting,” says Tim Johnson, the Garden’s senior director of horticulture. “Any tree that is …
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… robust soils are the cornerstone of a successful garden. The simplest and most effective way to build healthy soils is through the proper use of mulches as a soil amendment. We will go over the benefits of mulch, different types of mulches for various garden situations, sources for mulches, and methods for producing your own high-quality mulch. Bill Shores, professional …
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… Although originally native to southern France and the Canary Islands, lavender proved quite hardy and happy growing in … fine, needle-shaped, silver-gray foliage makes it effective both as a contrast plant and for use in silver or white "moon gardens." There is even a white-flowering cultivar, Lavandula … many species of lavender, from L. angustifolia , the common lavender that reputedly has the best oils in the industry, to the tender lavenders, L. dentata (French lavender) and L. …
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… features vertical stone slabs closely spaced, leaving deep, narrow channels filled with soil for planting. The Farwell Landscape Garden holds a great example filled with rock garden and alpine plants. Pollinators Interest continues to increase in the plight of pollinators. More people are expected to plant flowers for pollinator food, and host plants where they can lay their eggs. This spring, …
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