… Chicago area. These gardens come in all shapes and sizes and fall on a wide spectrum of costs. For today, we’re focusing on how to create your very own home horticultural therapy garden—or … hortulanum (1) . This plant can be placed along the side or in the middle. I like to place my focus plant slightly off center in my containers. Next, add some filler sensory plant … at the Chicago Botanic Garden to instruct you on fun and simple gardening basics; just come visit us and ask! Happy gardening! …
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… splendens. Native to the mountains of western Mexico, this plant is extinct in the wild. Visit our What’s in Bloom highlight page each week—twice a week during the summer bloom … season—to learn more about the different plants in bloom. Then, come out to see them in person for their fragrance and the humidity of the warmer greenhouse climates. …
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… Fun with Mud Making Rainbows Planting Seeds Get those little hands dirty with activities for young gardeners: DIY Living Plant Wall Do-It-Yourself Seed Balls Easy Peas-y: Planting with … Cool-Season Edibles Get into Science Attention budding scientists: we've got some challenges for you... Be a Citizen Scientist for Budburst Eleven Experiments with Radish Seeds Growing Plants in Martian Soil How to Train …
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… Admission: Free admission to Super Seed Saturday events; preregistration is not required for the Seed Swap Registration is requested for the free lecture, free tours of the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank, and the Rare Book Room Admission is free for Garden members . Regular parking and admission fees apply for nonmembers. Highlights: 13th …
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… Natural areas comprise more than half of the Garden’s 385 acres and are recognized as models for excellence in restoration and habitat re-creation. They support hundreds of native plant and … wildlife species, improve our water, air, and soil quality, and provide a natural laboratory for our conservation science programs. We invite you to wander designated paths to see firsthand … and animals that call this region home. All of our natural areas provide accessible spots for nature lovers and anyone looking to take a walk in nature to de-stress and harness its …
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… training programs, and the Lenhardt Library. Before joining the Garden, Dr. Mueller worked for more than 23 years at the Field Museum, most recently as the curator of mycology in the … biology, ecology, and conservation of fungi, especially mushrooms, providing vital information for the management and conservation of temperate and tropical forests, particularly in the … authored six books and nearly 100 journal articles. He is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission's Steering Committee; Chair of the …
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… that were grown here a century ago." Think about your own vegetable garden: Are you planning for diversity this spring? What could your first salad of the year look and taste like if it … reference to its spoon-shaped leaves that form a rosette so beautiful that it's not out of place in a flower bed. Pluck baby tatsoi leaves for salads in just three weeks, or let the … catalogs or nurseries. A sample from the mixes available at Renee's Garden ( reneesgarden.com ): "Asian Baby Leaf Mix," Edible Landscape "Stardom," and "Heirloom Cutting Mix." A mix makes …
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… of a titan arum is an exciting event in the botanical world. It is also an opportunity for teachers to illustrate life-science concepts using an extraordinary real-world example. The … peculiar life cycle, and interrelationships with pollinators make it a marvelous story for classroom discussion. There are several ways this story could be incorporated into … life cycle diagram Leaf structure comparison Pollinator match-up worksheet Crossword puzzle for grades 3 - 4 Crossword puzzle for grades 5+ Pollinator scent experiment Corpse flower …
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… So, I started wandering. Each day, as I learned my way around, I kept an eye out for a spot where the rising sun might align with the landscape—somewhere symmetrical, somewhere … the perfect frame would come on Friday, September 12, at 6:43 a.m. That morning, I was in place, camera ready, and captured the sun as it rose between two tree stands.
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… 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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