… be sure to identify the characteristics that are most important to you in a replacement tree. For example, are you looking for a street tree or a tree for the back yard? Are you looking for a tree that has great fall color? Is the height of the …
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… Botanical Garden lost all their roses to a virus called rose rosette disease. I don’t just get calls about diseases or pests such as the emerald ash borer . I get called to the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition if the staff is worried about a larva or to the … of it—maybe a hard rain will wash away any aphids or the ladybugs will get rid of the pests, for instance. People ask me how I track the health of more than 2.6 million plants here. I have …
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… heirlooms, species, and climbers. Learn basic culture and care, plus discover the best roses for your own growing conditions. Class includes an outdoor walk to examine the flowers up close. Dress for the weather. Heather Prince, horticulturist, garden writer and editor Design Studio, …
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… is Real First hurdle: winter. Chicago winters are no joke, and pots are a tough environment for roots compared to deep and insulated prairie soil. I felt I had to be choosy with materials, … the cold. I landed on fiberglass, and later tried steel and concrete, which I don’t recommend for balconies unless you want to test your weight limits. Deeper pots are better—mine are at … potting mix as a base and tweaked each pot to simulate different habitats, adding peat for wetland species, sand for dry prairies, even rubber bits to mimic gravelly slopes. Did I …
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… sourcing your seeds and plants, our Chicago Botanic Garden experts share their top trends for 2025. Whether you're a green gardener or green-thumbed pro, these hot takes will provide … impact. Lawns demand constant mowing, watering, and fertilizing, but swapping them for low-maintenance alternatives saves energy and effort. Even adding new flowerbeds to reduce lawn size can make a big difference for the environment. For a ‘lawn-like’ look, native plants like Pennsylvania sedge ( Carex …
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… It’s going to be a banner year for annuals. This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful yet underutilized species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and …
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… It’s going to be a banner year for annuals. This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful, yet underutilized, species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and …
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… Q. Is there anything I can do now to prepare my turf for the winter? A.Fall is a good time to improve the health of your lawn and prepare it for winter. There are a number of cultural practices that will help at this time of year. Clean …
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… Information System (GIS) Specialist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She is responsible for the creation and maintenance of over 2,306 bed plant maps representing 2.6 million plants. … and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Receivers to survey the plants and infrastructure. For new garden areas, digital data is acquired from the landscape architect to update the base … and Microsoft Access / SQL plant database. This process includes formulating database queries for selecting the beds, symbolizing and labeling the plant maps. She creates custom maps, some …
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… you can take anywhere! New! Pollen-rich air can irritate the eyes, sinuses, and throat for many. Discover delicious ways to support the immune system with botanical herbs and foods. … can build your body’s resistance to environmental irritants as well as which herbs to reach for when symptoms need to be soothed. Recipes, demonstrations, and discussion are included. This …
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