… There’s nothing quite like a fresh start to the new year. For gardeners, this is a great time to set goals and to think through plans for the year. We … and birds to your garden. Be environmentally smart, and learn what types of plants best attract these amazing creatures—and get outside to enjoy them. Tim Johnson, director of … longer use. Advice: Focus on choosing the right plant for your garden. Select plants that work best with your garden’s growing conditions, including the type of soil, amount of sun, and level …
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… carnivorous plants get their nutrients? The pretty pitcher plant ( Sarracenia leucophylla) , for instance, attracts insects with nectar. Insects slip down the “pitcher” part of the plant and … movie and play Little Shop of Horrors: What do carnivorous plants eat? Should I be concerned for my fingers? Don’t worry; these carnivorous plants are only looking to devour insects. Why do … worry about fertilizing. The biggest challenge is keeping the bogs, well, boggy. Rainwater is best, but when there’s no rain in the forecast, we use reverse osmosis water instead. Reverse …
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… Although it may not look like it, spring is on its way, which means it’s time to start prepping for the anticipated spring planting season. This is a great time of year for horticultural … are ready to transplant into garden beds/containers. Each participant has the opportunity to place their plant(s) in an area of the garden to continue to watch it flourish throughout the … of a garden and horticultural therapy program. When participants get the opportunity to place their own plants within a shared space, their individual ownership and care over the space …
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… enough to carry a hearty, vegetarian meal. Portobellos are a particularly good substitute for meat patties. Lightly brush the caps with olive oil and grill them, first on the gill side, then on the cap side. Remove when tender but still firm and place on a grilled burger bun. A slice of Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese can turn the dish into a … dish without meat. Chopped and sautéed mushrooms can provide a rich and satisfying filling for puff pastry and quiches. Many people mistakenly believe that mushrooms have little …
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… September 27 – October 13, 2019 Joutras Gallery Opening reception: Thursday, September 26, 6 - 8 p.m., Joutras Gallery Join us for Focusing on Nature , our annual exhibition of nature and botanical photography by students of … at the Garden. Click here to learn about photography classes offered by the Regenstein School. For more information about the exhibition or classes, contact Jill Selinger, Manager of Adult …
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… collaborations, the Chicago Botanic Garden is participating in an initiative to set the stage for new partnerships. Patrick Herendeen, Ph.D. , senior director, systematics and evolutionary … research. Diverse questions require multifaceted solutions. Often these approaches are best identified and pursued by a team of individuals with unique specialties, who at times may … greatest takeaways of the conference, according to Mueller and Herendeen, was the opportunity for attendees to learn about the many similarities between the education and research systems in …
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… Heather Sherwood, one of our very creative senior horticulturists, to get your own star appeal for the holidays. Heather has selected red-twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea ) for its warm, cheery … the five base branches into one long strand, using the duct tape to create “knuckle” joints: Place the end of the first branch 1 inch away from the top of the duct tape. Position the branch so it covers one-third of the width of the strip. Place the second branch opposite the first branch, leaving a gap between the two branches. Wrap …
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… In the Chicago area, record-breaking weather was recorded in 2016 and 2017: For the first time in 146 years, the National Weather Service documented no measurable snowfall … by those in northern climes (ourselves included!), they may cause problems later in the year, for both natural and agricultural systems. In natural areas, we might experience more … Image Library [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons Virginia bluebells ( Mertensia virginica ) Visit Budburst and create an account and you’re ready to go. Once you’ve created an account, you …
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… Botanic Garden , I am inspired by all sorts of family programs and drop-in activities for kids and families that celebrate the outdoors. What’s fun about nature art is that it … and kid-friendly crafts that have come out of my journey as a mother and continue to get the best reviews from Laila, my toughest little critic. Dirt is cool Even when she was a baby, my … The finished muddy treat Happiness is when mom says it’s OK to play with your food This is the best way to distract a picky eater , or wow guests with an inexpensive dish you can design with …
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… Botanic Garden—which starts long before the Garden’s groundbreaking in 1965. Next time you visit the Garden, take a closer look at the topography and you can still make out the origins of … as 5 feet deep covered much of the swampland and were used by Native Americans and settlers for fire. The river and marshes, which once posed persistent flooding problems in the Skokie … most iconic monuments, built in stages starting in the early 18th century as a scenic retreat for emperors. An imperial palace and garden, it was destroyed by British and French troops in …
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