… 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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New! Before factory farms and processed foods, people ate traditionally prepared nutrient-dense foods, such as sourdough bread, fermented sauerkraut, and bone broth. These foods were not only tasty but very nutritious, and people were relatively free of modern diseases. In this class, you will learn how to prepare fermented foods such as sauerkraut, berries, and cultured salsa; and bone broth, …
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Join us after school this winter as we take on pies in the ITW Kitchen. Ages 10 – 14 ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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Is it possible to turn your love of flower and garden photography into a viable career path? Yes, provided you have a clear understanding about how to turn your passion into a business. This intensive workshop will outline the techniques and strategies that will help aspiring professional photographers start and build their business. Allen Rokach will give participants valuable insights using his …
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… native plants that grow from these seeds breathe new life into the habitats that provide food for bees, shelter for birds, and clean air and water for us. As threats from climate change and invasive species increase, nationwide shortages of …
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… Just when the hostas, lilies, and other garden perennials are going to bed for the season, these bulbs are waking up. Arum Arum italicum ‘Jet Black Wonder’ has unique … flowers that resemble calla lilies ( Zantedeschia sp). Soon after flowering, the leaves die for the season, revealing showy, fruiting stalks of bright red, highly ornamental berries. While … rain. If sited properly, they will reseed and form a ground cover. Fall allium Among the latest-blooming bulbs are the often overlooked Allium thunbergii ‘Ozawa’ and A. thunbergii …
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… Q. Is there anything that I can do to prepare my trees and shrubs for winter? A. The best thing that can be done to prepare your plants for winter is to make sure they enter the cold winter months with plenty of moisture. It is easy … plants begin to actively grow. Applying a 2-3” layer of compost in the spring is sufficient for most trees and shrubs. …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … Glencoe, IL Tour Leader: Plant Evaluation Gardens: A Climate Lens Richard Hawke is responsible for the comparative evaluation of more than 1,200 taxa of herbaceous and woody plants in the … The program is one of the largest and most diverse in the nation, and received the Award for Program Excellence from the American Public Garden Association in 2008. Hawke has a …
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… found only in small patches. Since several species of plants and animals rely on the prairie for survival, as this ecosystem disappears, so will they. Chicago Botanic Garden scientists … how does prairie plant reproduction happen? Three key environmental conditions must go well for prairie plants to enjoy robust reproduction: location, timing, and compatibility. Location . … the more potential partners available in a given location, the better the chances for a good match! Success hinges upon numbers and proximity. For example, it is easier to meet a …
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