… Chicago Botanic Garden, The Morton Arboretum pledge to safeguard threatened species for Reverse the Red Day What does an orchid in Malaysia have in … thousands of miles away. The Chicago Botanic Garden and The Morton Arboretum are pledging to safeguard these species as part of Reverse the Red Day, a worldwide celebration of conservation success held annually on February 7th. Reverse the Red is a global movement that brings together a diverse coalition of leading scientists, advocates, …
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… may find remedies in the natural world. An increasing number of people are turning to plants to heal mind, body, and spirit. You can take a class at the Chicago Botanic Garden to … and pine needles (see recipe, right). “Rich in antioxidants and uplifting essential oils, pine is the perfect winter ally to awaken the senses and enhance winter wellness,” says Petter, owner … buy small amounts of dried, cut-and-sifted marshmallow root at an herbal shop or online at a site such as Jean’s Greens. Tea While gathering with family and friends, you might pick up a …
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… plant—this time, a sad collard green—from its pot into the trash. The mess, and the funeral, is for a good cause though. Today, I bravely enter new territory: My neighborhood garden center, … begins. Now, Wheatley has—count them—almost 70 houseplants. He even keeps an Excel spreadsheet to track the Latin name of each plant, where it came from, its parentage, care preferences, and … of me, Wheatley recommends a more forgiving collection of starter plants. For those of us new to this plant parenting thing, starter plants can survive on low maintenance care, even benign …
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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 you can use your leaves to support your plants and wildlife instead of bagging the leaves up and leaving them for … 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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… and collards, along with cherry tomatoes, peppers, carrots, beets, and more—some of which goes to eligible patients in our free prescription produce program, VeggieRx . You can shop for the farm-to-table produce, depending on availability, at our Farm on Ogden indoor market in Chicago. On … blackberries, along with cantaloupe, pumpkins, okra, corn, eggplants, and more—all of which is donated to the nonprofit Roberti Community House in Waukegan. Meanwhile, as the maple trees …
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… and early summer were beautiful! Will they bloom again? A: Many perennials can be encouraged to rebloom by selectively pruning after a plant's initial flush of blooms. Perennials such as … flower and stem. Removing the flowering spikes of Blazing Star or Gayfeather (Liatris) down to basal foliage often encourages the plant to bloom into August and September. When entire flowering clusters of Spiderwort (Tradescantia) …
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… Make a Gift from Your IRA to Support the Chicago Botanic Garden If you are 70½ or older, you can make a meaningful impact to the Chicago Botanic Garden today through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your … gift counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) if you are 73 or older, but it is not included in your taxable income. Your IRA gift will help sustain the Garden’s vibrant …
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… with author Cathy Maloney Thursday, July 23, 2015 2 – 3:30 p.m. Library Exhibition This is the story of...a city in a garden Despite its frontier beginnings, Chicago can claim a long … on the city seal. In these early days of the city, gardening was a practical matter, meant to raise vegetables for food and trees for timber. Landscaping and flowers were seen only at the … the need for a permanent home for a botanic garden became clear—and the search was on for a site. This is the story of...how Chicago gets its garden On September 25, 1965, ground was broken …
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… Digital Photo Contest (“the Contest”) begins December 15, and ends February 1. WHO MAY ENTER To be eligible, a participant must be at least thirteen (13) years of age or older as of the date … entry in to the contest will be deemed to be a representation that the participant is 18 years of age or older or between the ages of 13 and 18 and entering this contest with the … sweepstakes, contests/promotions. By entering the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and to waive any right to claim any ambiguity or error in these Official Rules or …
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… will receive a 1-year Garden Plus (Household) membership. View a Gallery of Entries What to Enter We are looking for striking digital images in two categories: Winter landscapes at the … of the submission The approximate date the image was taken The minimum size requirement is 2 MB file size and should not exceed 10 MB. Digital photographs should be taken at the highest … sweepstakes, contests/promotions. By entering the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and to waive any right to claim any ambiguity or error in these Official Rules or …
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