… Spring arrives this month, but winter may be reluctant to depart. Nevertheless, not even the harshest wind—or even a March snowstorm—can dampen the joy … Some outdoor tasks can be undertaken, but resist the temptation to work outside if the soil is too wet or extreme weather is on the horizon. Garden To-Do List Spring cleaning On dry days, … six weeks before they begin new growth. Follow label directions when using a fertilizer. It is best to use a slow-release granular fertilizer or an organic product. Water the fertilizer in …
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… Tomato Talk #CBGtomatotalk May 16 – September 30 Welcome to Tomato Talk, where we’ll talk tomatoes all season long. Beginning May 16, we’ll have weekly … same at home and sharing their gardening trials, tribulations, and successes. Fred’s Tie-Dye is not your everyday tomato, and you likely won’t find it at your local nursery or garden center. … They crossbred a number of heirloom tomato varieties with known dwarf tomato varieties to provide the starting point for an array of new, stable, open-pollinated (non-hybrid) dwarf …
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… common in northeastern Illinois. It’s a place that gives you a feel for what the prairies used to be like—painted lady butterflies still search for thistle nectar, and eastern kingbird still … big bluestem grass), or shimmering movement (from plants more than 8 feet tall). The 15-acre site features more than 250 species of native plants on an open, rolling landscape surrounded by water. The Dixon Prairie is part of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s larger plan to preserve and protect native plants, as …
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… had changed. It was the beginning of a journey that took me from Gainesville, Florida, to Washington, D.C., to Japan and finally here to the Chicago Botanic Garden, where I am the curator in charge of the Bonsai Collection , which is known as one of the best of its kind in the world. Shortly after I purchased my first tree, I started learning about …
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… the longest days of the year. As trees branch out, flowers bloom, and vegetables grow, June’s to-do list will transition from planting to maintenance tasks that encourage a healthy garden and … pond flowers Tender waterlilies ( Nymphaeaceae spp.) can be planted when the water temperature is over 65 degrees Fahrenheit. There are many varieties of waterlilies. Learn more Plant summer … approximately 1 inch of water per week to keep grass green and actively growing. It is best to water early in the day, which allows grass to dry out and lessens the possibility of turf …
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… When my mother first moved from England to Chicago in the late 1950s, she’d never heard of a prairie. In England, a grassland is called a meadow. But every kid in the neighborhood near Chicago’s Midway Airport called the … the Garden’s prairie and river senior ecologist. It’s challenging for her to suggest the “best” time to visit the prairie because it’s constantly changing—every week, every month, there’s …
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… and teachers across Illinois public and private schools. Our hands-on workshops correlate to NGSS learning objectives across all offered ages, making our field trips valuable educational experiences year-round for any curriculum. Below is a list of our Guided Programs and the standards codes that are met in each lesson. Age Group … and teachers across Illinois public and private schools. Our hands-on workshops correlate to NGSS learning objectives across all offered ages, making our field trips valuable educational …
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