… When farmers’ markets wind down, many of us want to preserve the bounty of this year for the next. Why not save save seeds from your last tomatoes so you can grow them yourself next … the “parent plant.” 2) Choose a ripe, disease-free tomato; one past being edible is best. 3) Cut the tomato ‘around the equator’ and squeeze out the seeds and ‘goo’ in to a … variety and let dry which could take up to three weeks. The top of the refrigerator is a great place for this. 6) When dry, scrape the seed in to an envelope labeled with the variety and …
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… Birding at the Garden Come for the Flowers, Stay for the Birds The Chicago Botanic Garden is known for its gorgeous plants, but beautiful birds also abound here, and it’s a great place to bird-watch as a family. Children and parents alike will be amazed at the variety of … the Garden during their migrations. Whichever time of year you choose, mornings are generally best because birds are most active then, and often most vocal. You can even begin watching birds …
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… Did you know that one in every three bites of food you take required a pollinator visit? Pollination is essential for many of our favorite foods—from almonds to vanilla, and so many fruits and vegetables in …
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… the Chicago Botanic Garden teamed up with experts nationwide to help home gardeners select the best native plant sources for their backyards. Many resources are available to help home gardeners decide which native plant species are right for their garden and goals. However, selecting the best source for those species can be challenging and often overwhelming. Gardeners often have …
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… of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns 2025 Family Carousel Event dates: October 8 – 12, 15 – 19, 22 – 26 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Link: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/halloween Specs: 2024 Assets Past: Meta … lights up the Garden. Headlines (up to 45 characters): We grow fun-sized frights for all ages Description (18 characters): Get tickets now Button CTA: Book Now Adult … sights. Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns lights up the Garden. Headline: Carve out a night for 1,000 glowing pumpkins Description: Get tickets now … Night of 1,000 …
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… lately? Many of these open spaces boast blankets of gold sunflowers, the native plants that for me signal the approach of autumn. They belong to the Asteraceae family (previously known as … so that the sticky yellow pollen won’t drop from a vase onto furniture or clothing. Bees visit pollen-free sunflowers because they offer nectar, but what they really want is pollen. … chipmunks hanging upside down as they feast on the seeds. Cut some of the dried seedheads and place them on a platform feeder, making it easier for other birds to peck at the seeds. Beyond …
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… to get crisper (and your summer plants will too), but September isn’t the expiration date for color and excitement at the Chicago Botanic Garden—and it shouldn’t be in your garden either. … they can grow up to 8 feet in height, consider planting toward the back of your beds and place smaller plants in front. Japanese beautyberry (Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’) … fiercely invasive plant, this cultivar does not produce seed and spreads slowly. This grass is best used as a border plant in well-drained soils. …
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… For many bonsai tree species, early spring is the best time for repotting. As the days get longer … placed, a small amount of soil is added to bring the tree up to grade and help position it in place. Fresh mesh and tie-downs have been placed over drainage holes in the pot. Drainage has …
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… BYO Binoculars The Best Bird-Watching Spots Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your … plants. That rich, diverse mix makes the Garden one of Chicagoland's most compelling locations for both amateur and Audubon-level birdwatching. Where are the best spots for spotting birds? We … 5: Waterfall Garden Part 1 The tall, rocky, east-facing slope of the waterfall is the first place to catch the sun’s light every morning. Insects get active early there, which means that …
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… Roberto Burle Marx Roberto Burle Marx May 26 – September 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Joutras Gallery Burle Marx (1909–94), the Brazilian artist and landscape architect, is known for championing the use of native plants from Brazil and for modernist landscape designs including the promenade along Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. …
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