… Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness Seminar Speakers Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Clare … She is co-author, with Naomi Sachs, of Therapeutic Landscapes: An Evidence-Based Approach to Designing Healing Gardens and Restorative Outdoor Spaces (Wiley, 2014) . Brian Bainnson, … families and caregivers. In all of Mr. Bainnson's work understanding of the context, attention to detail, and an ability to understand and give life to the client’s expectations unite the …
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… A Foundation for Learning A continuum of nature-based educational programs serving infants through retirees is … at the Chicago Botanic Garden. With curriculum ranging from free, informal drop-in activities to professional certificate programs, the Garden meets the needs of learners of all ages, abilities, interests and income levels. Our educational initiatives are integral to fulfilling the Garden’s mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. …
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… With winter approaching, it is time to think about overwintering those wonderful tender perennials, Mediterraneans, and tropical … In this class, you will learn which plants will overwinter successfully and which ones are best to compost and buy new in spring. You will learn the best techniques and secrets of success to keep your tender plants and tropical gems from year to …
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… and redefining Horticultural Excellence The beauty and wonder of plants are integral to a living museum such as the Chicago Botanic Garden. A new plant production facility and … About 250,000 plants—annuals, perennials, flowering bulbs, and wood plants—make their way through the Chicago Botanic Garden's production area each year. It may seem like magic to … from its current 18,000 square feet to more than 55,000 square feet. The structures will have 26 climate-controlled zones compared to the 11 currently in place, and the new outdoor nursery …
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… rev up their spring inventory of plants, tools, accessories and other goodies, it’s hard not to be tempted. Before you load up the cart, let’s look at five essential things that would … a little insurance policy for your plants. 1. Rain Gauge The weather report calls for rain. We get a downpour for 15 or 30 minutes and may think that’s good enough. But that short shower only … basis to flower beds, borders and vegetable gardens. 3. A Soil Test Kit You can buy the best plants in the world, but if your soil lacks nutrients or organic matter, or is mostly clay …
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… Halloween Hub I’m not scared. Are you? It's a perfect time to share our collection of wonderful, weird, and wicked ways to get into all things creepy. Happy Halloween! Mmmmm, smells like rotting meat . New Features … Crafty Apple Cobbler Ginger Pumpkin Muffuns Pumpkin Bisque Select the Perfect Pumpkin Tips for Your Fall Container Gardens Mysterious Creatures Echoes of a Silent Night Fall Webworm …
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… season unfolds, spring-flowering trees can raise the show of new color from ground level to eye level and above. Read on for some good choices if you want to raise the bar on spring … dangling, bell-shaped flowers to understand why it was selected as one of Illinois’ Best Plants. Clusters of white flowers in April or May — appearing at the same time or slightly … year, but plants are shown in the typical sequence. To experience these plants in full bloom, visit What’s in Bloom . …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden is on #TitanWatch. That’s right: if you visit the Garden’s Semitropical Greenhouse, you will see Sprout , the latest corpse flower from the Garden’s collection of 13 titan arums to begin a bloom cycle. Our corpse flowers ( Amorphophallus titanum ) are now on display in a … blog ( subscribe today ), and follow the Garden on Facebook and #CBGSprout on Twitter to get the latest information. Corpse flowers are BIG. In their natural habitats, they can reach 10 …
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… Are you looking for an easy way to help the planet? Consider composting your food waste. Composting with worms, also known as … because they show many different variations and much more information than you need to get started. Below are simple directions with minimal explanation so you can set up a worm bin …
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… Q: Every winter the snow damages some of my shrubs. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? A: A heavy snow load caused by excessive amounts of snow, ice, or an unusually … These wrappings should be removed in early spring. Homeowners should resist the temptation to remove snow or ice by shaking branches. This can cause breakage of limbs and tender plant … chances of snow load damage. Examine your shrubs in mid- to late winter to determine the need for pruning. …
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