… 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, …
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… What is a daisy? The word daisy often brings to mind an image of a flower composed of flat, white … basal growth and covering with mulch. The cultivars 'Amelia' and 'Becky' have performed the best at the Chicago Botanic Garden and are found in large numbers in diverse Garden settings. The …
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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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… collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I couldn’t help but imagine all the delicious ways to stir this cozy mocha mousse vibe into outdoor spaces and containers. According to Pantone, the global color authority, mocha mousse oozes warmth and comfort, serving up a message of connection and grounded elegance, like your garden is brewing up a warm welcome for everyone to enjoy. Pair mocha mousse with dusky rose, lilac, …
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… more seeds. These findings demonstrate a previously undocumented and potentially widespread way that fire promotes healthy plant populations and maintains plant diversity in fire-dependent … ecosystems. Fewer fires in many ecosystems, like the North American prairie, contribute to local extinctions. This research was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of …
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… in varying amounts. Large amounts of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are not likely to make someone ill, whereas a lot of black nightshade (Solanum nigram) may. Want to add switch up the nightshades to your garden? Try growing some of these next year: Tomatillos … the compound capsaicin. The body often reacts to capsaicin by sweating, which some suggest is one reason hot peppers are popular in hot climates. Get the most from your pepper plants with …
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… Research in Our Natural Areas We are eager to support and collaborate with scientists conducting research in our natural areas. Please … like to conduct research in? What question(s) do you hope to address with your research? What is the timing, level, and location of disturbance of the proposed research, including repeated visits to the same site over many days? This is especially important during the growing season and/or when the soils …
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… Orchid Lookalikes There’s only one reason orchid flowers look so beautiful and smell so good: to attract a pollinator. Some orchids engage in mimicry, evolving to look like the pollinator they’re trying to lure. Other orchids look familiar to humans, even though there is no connection for the flower. There’s a word for the phenomenon, pareidolia . Click on …
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… Corporate Champions Corporate Champions Thank you to the following champions who help to make our programming possible. $100,000 + Ball Horticultural Company Ball Horticultural Company is a leader in all facets of horticulture. With headquarters in West Chicago, Illinois, their …
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