… its Regenstein Learning Campus , including the Learning Center and the Nature Play Garden. The 26,700-square-foot Learning Center—the heart of the Campus—is a hub for plant-based community and civic engagement, intergenerational learning, hands-on coursework, … and health and wellness activities. The Learning Center enables the Chicago Botanic Garden to significantly expand programs for early childhood education and to train a wide audience of …
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… surrounded by glossy, disease-resistant foliage on a rounded plant. The blooms fade with time to a light yellow color that provides a nice two-toned effect. This is one of two roses selected by the American Rose Society for endorsement in 2011. To win this honor, roses are planted and evaluated in 26 different gardens across the country for two years. Only cultivars that perform well in all …
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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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the … Rachel Carson, “The Sense of Wonder” Across the country millions of birds are winging their way north, searching for nesting grounds and food along the way. It’s the Great Spring Migration. Whether in your garden, in a park or while on a walk, you’re likely to spot some of the colorful migrants on the ground, in the bushes, and in the tree tops as they …
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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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