… Grants and Awards American Institute for Conservation, Ross Merrill Award, May 2019 The Lenhardt Library is the recipient of the Ross Merrill Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections. This award honors institutions in North America that have shown an exemplary and sustained … American Institute for Conservation, Ross Merrill Award, May 2019 The Lenhardt Library is the recipient of the Ross Merrill Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and …
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… after night, show after show, The Messengers leave audiences dancing, singing, and screaming for more. Their incredible harmony and raw power drive their sound, delivering a dynamic mix of … favorites and unexpected medleys that blend classic hits with today’s current chart-toppers. This mix of old and new ensures that every performance is fresh and exciting, offering something for everyone. The Messengers’ ability to seamlessly …
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… Herbs are grown for many reasons — medicine, cooking, aromatherapy, garden beauty, or tea making. Teas made from … are equally good for you. They have astringent and decongestant qualities, and their tea is recommended for colds, flu, tonsillitis and fevers. Add 1 to 1½ ounces of raspberry leaves to … of boiling water, infuse for several minutes and…voila! Ginger ( Zingiber officinalis ) This has many uses, one of which is a digestive aid. Ginger ale is often used to settle stomachs. …
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… a prescribed burn in Dixon Prairie. Fire burns through dead leaves and stems, opening space for native plants to grow from seed, nourished by the charred plant material and increased … like ours where fires were natural and many species require fire to survive, burning regularly is critical to the health of our natural areas.” That’s because periodic fires—ignited by … prescribed fire helps the seeds we spread take root and thrive,” said Evans. “It only became this way because of fires over time.” Burning questions? How do you know when to …
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… Identification Plant information Service routinely asks visitors to submit plant samples for accurate diagnoses and identifications. However, we will no longer allow samples of boxwood ( Buxus ), pachysandra ( Pachysandra ), and sweet box ( Sarcococca ) to be brought to the Garden, in order to prevent the spread of Boxwood Blight, a devastating fungal disease that … business hours on the Plant Information Hotline at (847) 835-0972. Remember: Our diagnosis is only as good as your information. In your email, please include as much of the following …
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… Make a Gift of Appreciated Securities (Stock Gift) Support the Chicago Botanic Garden by donating appreciating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Giving securities that have increased in value is a smart and effective way to support our mission while potentially reducing your tax … gains tax on the appreciated value of the stock. Receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the securities (if held for more than one year). Consult your …
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… Q. Is it possible to grow a bay-leaf tree inside the house? A. Under the right circumstances, a bay tree, Laurus nobilis, makes a perfect specimen … one main trunk and a big ball of foliage at the top. The leaves can be picked fresh or dried for bay seasoning. During the winter, a bright spot with a few hours of direct sunlight a day is …
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… Plant Diagnosis Plant information Service routinely asks visitors to submit plant samples for accurate diagnoses and identifications. However, we will no longer allow samples of boxwood ( Buxus ), pachysandra ( Pachysandra ), and sweet box ( Sarcococca ) to be brought to the Garden, in order to prevent the spread of Boxwood Blight, a devastating fungal disease that … business hours on the Plant Information Hotline at (847) 835-0972. Remember: Our diagnosis is only as good as your information. In your email, please include as much of the following …
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… Bike to the Garden Bike to the Garden The trail is open during Garden hours . Buy Garden Admission Cyclists can slow down to smell the … or use the one-mile link between the North Branch Trail and Green Bay Trail to go north. This multiuse path passes through the Garden’s McDonald Woods and through Turnbull Woods, which … Preserves of Cook County, the Garden has created this beautiful and accessible trail. Look for interpretive signs describing the moraine, wetland, and woodland regions of the Garden's …
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… Alice the Amorphophallus Alice the Amorphophallus Fruit happens! Alice the Amorphophallus, who bloomed in all her stinky glory in September 2015, is pictured below producing fruit. Alice's fruit photographed October 19, 2015 and December 16, 2015. What’s next for Alice? Each of Alice’s orange-red, olive-shaped berries will produce a single seed, and the … happens! Alice the Amorphophallus, who bloomed in all her stinky glory in September 2015, is pictured below producing fruit. Alice's fruit photographed October 19, 2015 and December 16, …
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