… of books about the subject, including many entitled The Language of Flowers , was donated to the Lenhardt Library. The gift of James Moretz, the retired director of the American Floral … His donation gives the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lenhardt Library one of the Midwest’s best collections of literature on the language of flowers. As even these few photos show, there … paused for a very long moment before responding. Clearly, her answer would have weight. “It is the single most outstanding donation in my tenure as director,” she replied. …
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… Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden The Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden is closed for school programs on spring and fall weekday mornings; occasionally, one or both … closed for programs. The Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden is the perfect place for children to engage with nature, with raised garden beds at just the right level for little arms to reach … Garden is designed to be kind to the environment. A water-harvesting system for the entire site, plus an "adventure station" rain barrel, help keep the plants growing; solar panels on the …
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… designer Bunny Williams of Bunny Williams Interior Design at Get Growing Weekend. We spoke to her about her potted paradise design. Q: Describe your process for designing your container. … a good container? A: One of the things I’m always thinking about when I’m doing a container is height. When you first plant a container, all of the plants are very small. But a month later … Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’; photo by Paul S. Drobot Q: What’s the best thing about planting containers? A: What’s interesting and fun about containers is you have …
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… cherished in midwestern gardens, parks, and streetscapes for the steady color they bring even to the gray and brown winter. Yet as much as we love to drape them with holiday lights, they … some plants, such as some varieties of Colorado spruce, the waxy coating refracts light in a way that makes the needles appear more blue than green. Only a couple of species of conifers are … the ground freezes — which in some winters may not be until after Christmas. "Winter kill" is the term horticulturists use for the patches of dried-out foliage often seen on evergreens in …
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… Cherry Trees 桜 Sakura Throughout Japan, the cherry, or "sakura" tree is representative of good fortune, new beginnings, and revival. In 2012, to honor the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry trees to the United States, the Japanese government gifted trees to public and private organizations … or "sakura" tree is representative of good fortune, new beginnings, and revival. In 2012, to honor the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry trees to the United States, the Japanese …
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… Diversity Policy The Garden’s mission is grounded in the belief that caring for gardens and natural areas is fundamentally important to the well-being of everyone. We strive to make the Garden and all its programs available and accessible to people of all ages, … is grounded in the belief that caring for gardens and natural areas is fundamentally important to the well-being of everyone. We strive to make the Garden and all its programs available and …
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… Heritage Garden The Heritage Garden pays tribute to the botanic gardens of the past and the manner in which they organized and displayed plants. The Heritage Garden is dedicated to Carolus Linnaeus, who established binomial nomenclature as the system of naming plants we … The Heritage Garden pays tribute to the botanic gardens of the past and the manner in which they organized and displayed plants. The Heritage Garden is dedicated to Carolus Linnaeus, who established binomial nomenclature as the system of naming …
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… A Cherished Tradition My first introduction to a saree was when my grandmother gifted me a children's version when I was a little girl. I … cherishes nature can wear a saree adorned with lotuses, jasmines, and vines. Choosing fabrics is done with care as well—silk over brocade for a garden event, or perhaps organza over georgette … phases of life, the folds depicting the stages of life lived and those yet to come. The way a saree is draped also indicates cultural connections. The finishing touch of a saree is its …
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… Center Woods The PCSC Woods replicates conditions commonly experienced by homeowners: it is small and highly visible, consisting of only 1 acre along our service road, right next to our Science Center. In 2010, Garden ecologists removed invasive species, seeded native herbaceous species, and planted seedling oak trees to re-establish an oak canopy. When possible, prescribed burning is conducted, and invasive …
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… refreshing breezes and colorful leaves. If it’s sunny, the leaves above your head will appear to glow, creating a natural parasol that protects you from harsh rays. As you stroll beneath the … the angle of light emanating from the canopy, then cast your gaze downward and take a moment to observe the ever changing pattern of leaves dancing across the earth. The dapples of light and … case, the gap between leaves—and projects an inverted image on the other side. This effect is especially notable at dawn or just before dusk, when one can observe a cascade of shimmering …
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