… Every year unveils a bounty of plant-related discoveries. 2024 was no exception. Case in point: blueberries. They’re blue, right? Not so fast. Blueberries have dark red pigments in their skin to match their reddish pulp. Researchers at the University of Bristol decided to unpeel the mystery. Turns out, blueberries have tiny external structures in their wax coating that scatter blue and ultraviolet light, which is why we see them as blue. …
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… Lurie Garden and New York’s Battery Park and High Line, also photographs his own work in a signature, ethereal style. Learn how to create this gossamer, dreamy look in your photos using any wide- to moderate-focal length lens. Class is limited to DSLR or …
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… capturing fall color, and effective composition. You will receive individualized instruction in the medium of your choice. Class sessions will be held primarily in the Garden unless there is inclement weather. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be …
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… and nature informed by the fields of dance/movement therapy and eco-psychology. We begin in quiet meditation and movement warm-up to connect our bodies with the wonders around us. Next, … have the opportunity to find a quiet place at the Garden for individual contemplation: soaking in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the immediate surroundings. We end class by …
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… Q. How can I use fallen tree leaves in my garden? A. Shredded leaves can be used to insulate various plants in the garden during the cold winter months. When leaves are used whole they can prevent water … to shred them first. If only a small amount is needed, whole leaves can easily be shredded in a garbage can using a weed whacker. It is always a good idea to wear safety goggles when using …
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… difficult to decide where to look next; what new magnificent specimens await behind the bend in the path, or tempt at the top of the steps. The garden is sited on a hill, where this … crushed granite treads invites you to begin your walk, which will not only be an adventure in beauty, but a lesson in how to use these unusual plants in your own landscape. Conifers are native to northern lands, …
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… Evolutionary Biology at the Chicago Botanic Garden, discusses plant diversity and conservation in Brazil. Photo: Heliconia stricta 'Carli's Sharonii' …
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… Q. Is there anything that I should be doing in March to my houseplants? A. March is the time when houseplants begin their normal active … However, many tropical houseplants begin to wake up from their winter dormancy beginning in March. Now is a good time to repot them, unless you have plants that do not require annual … have been free of disease and insect problems, used potting soil can be recycled by placing it in a compost pile. Use specific soil formulations for plants such as cacti and other succulents. …
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… can cause serious, sometimes fatal problems. Salt-based deicing products can also accumulate in soil, which in turn can cause salt-sensitive plants to decline or die. Salt levels build when salt-laden snow … and from an environmental standpoint. But since high concentrations can reduce oxygen levels in waterways, use it carefully for managing snow on roads and bridges near waterways. Effective …
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… depicting people of color and pair these books with science activities to investigate patterns in nature, ecosystems, plants and animals, and environmental justice. ISBE PD Hours: 6; Gateways …
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