… turnips, rutabagas, parsnips, onions, parsley, and cilantro. There’s still plenty of time to plant all of those crops and some delicious greens--Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) and bok choy … says Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. “They perform best when planted in the summer. This allows them to mature in the cooler, shorter days of … for Thanksgiving,” Hilgenberg says. Whether you sow cool-season crops from seeds, or buy transplants from your local garden center, they should be placed in fertile, evenly moist …
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… When you think of autumn, chances are the lovely fall colors come to mind—and not the leaves that end up on your lawn or in your garden beds. Here are some ways … Try gently raking the leaves from your lawn and moving them to your perennial beds. That way, you’re allowing for a more natural cycling of nutrients— and providing habitat and a food … for the winter, they may smother your lawn, especially if it was seeded earlier this fall and is just getting established. If the ground is too soft to push a mower over, carefully rake some …
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… of acupressure in this interactive workshop with Dr. Angela Lorbeck. Learn practical protocols to activate specific points that promote relaxation, improve sleep quality, boost immunity, and … how gentle finger pressure can influence your body's natural healing systems. This class is for beginners seeking accessible self-care techniques to address everyday wellness challenges. Wear loose clothing that allows access from elbows to …
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… as the Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She is responsible for the creation and maintenance of over 2,306 bed plant maps representing 2.6 … traditional surveying equipment, Total Station, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Receivers to survey the plants and infrastructure. For new garden areas, digital data is acquired from the landscape architect to update the base map. Plant maps are generated within Environmental Systems Research Institute …
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… flower? A. These are all hardy bulbs in the Midwest and are normally planted outside in fall to bloom in early spring. This normal cycle of growth is disturbed when they are forced to bloom indoors in winter. Although many people discard them after they bloom, some gardeners …
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… 'Halfway to Arkansas' bluestar grows to about 2-3 feet high and wide, forming a thick clump over time. Performance is sensitive to sunlight; flowers appear to be retained longer in afternoon shade, but full sun …
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… Building campfires? Baking bread? In these disorienting times, there’s a growing movement to embrace such pursuits as a way to get centered, to lead a more simple, slower life. It has been called #cottagecore, but really it is more than that. It’s a throwback to a rustic aesthetic. That could mean thrifting, DIY, or …
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… Areas Program Join us for the 2026 Season! Application reviews will begin on January 26, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. This job posting will close on February 6, 2026. Apply now The Stewardship and … training experiences, technicians gain the skills, certifications, and confidence needed to build a career in habitat restoration. What is SENA? The SENA experience is built …
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… chard, and kale as soon as the soil thaws. Lettuce and Swiss chard seeds, for example, start to germinate when the top inch of soil reaches about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. (This is when an inexpensive soil thermometer comes in handy. Look for one at your local garden center … leaves that may have been harvested and shipped weeks earlier. But, that same amount will buy a hefty seed pack that will produce many plants and many meals. Cultivate Unlike tomatoes and …
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… A bridge can be a portal, a passage, a strategic position, an arrival, a departure, or a place to meet halfway. And of course bridges can be marvelously romantic, as anyone who’s gasped at a … on the Seine can attest. Bridges are integral to the Chicago Botanic Garden, too, built as it is on nine islands. For a lovely summer evening, take a long walk together…cross these six … what’s ahead, and the long boardwalk to Spider Island does that in a particularly brilliant way. Hand-hewn from black locust, the boardwalk bridges our largest island to our smallest, with …
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