… IL 60062 Phone: (847) 498-6500 Chicago Botanic Garden guests receive 10 percent off the best available rate & complimentary Internet, based on availability. Treat yourself to refined luxury and superb service at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. A winner of … North Shore Hotel generously supports adult education programs at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Visit this hotel's website Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Lincolnshire 1400 Milwaukee …
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… at the Garden isn’t an accident. For years, our ecologists have been restoring native plants to the landscape, carefully stitching back the connections that support pollinators, wildlife, … anything meant to last. “Sometimes on a frustrating day where things don’t go the right way, I just think about each seed going on and living a healthy life as a new plant in the forest … at the native seed nursery. “It feels like we’re doing something meaningful, doing the best we can.” Each new bloom draws pollinators back; each native plant threads a pattern of …
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… Would you love to be able to harvest fresh berries from your own backyard? If so, this class will show you how easy it is to successfully grow berry fruits. You will learn how to choose the best varieties, select and prepare a site, and use proper planting and pruning techniques, as well as understand other maintenance requirements. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outside. Glenn Grosch, horticulturist and …
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… single most important need of your evergreens this fall is water. Because they will continue to lose moisture through their needles throughout the winter, they need a ready supply of moisture around their roots. Try to "deep water" your evergreen shrubs during autumn; this means making sure they receive a good … Refrain from fall pruning, since this may encourage new green growth that may not harden off for winter. Particularly fragile or newly planted evergreens can be screened from damaging …
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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 … leaves to support your plants and wildlife instead of bagging the leaves up and leaving them for collection: Help pollinators survive the winter An increasing number of people are trying to … Try gently raking the leaves from your lawn and moving them to your perennial beds. That way, you’re allowing for a more natural cycling of nutrients— and providing habitat and a food …
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… and redefining Horticultural Excellence The beauty and wonder of plants are integral to a living museum such as the Chicago Botanic Garden. A new plant production facility and … About 250,000 plants—annuals, perennials, flowering bulbs, and wood plants—make their way through the Chicago Botanic Garden's production area each year. It may seem like magic to … from its current 18,000 square feet to more than 55,000 square feet. The structures will have 26 climate-controlled zones compared to the 11 currently in place, and the new outdoor nursery …
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… Fall Quiz Fall Quiz From crisp leaves underfoot to ghoulies dangling from trees, fall is in the air—and here at the Garden we’ve noticed that people have *strong opinions* about the best way to mark the season. Take this quiz to find your fall personality. Take the quiz below to … in the air—and here at the Garden we’ve noticed that people have *strong opinions* about the best way to mark the season. Take this quiz to find your fall personality. Take the quiz below …
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… Midway to Montana bluestar is known for its fine textured foliage, pale blue flowers and golden yellow fall color. Members of the … clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to …
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… Q. Is there anything that I can do to prepare my trees and shrubs for winter? A. The best thing that can be done to prepare your plants for winter is to make sure …
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… scarlet, gold, and orange on trees this fall or the crunch of leaves underfoot and go on your way—but Budburst volunteers stop what they’re doing and take the seasonal changes to heart. Volunteers for Budburst , a community science program of the Chicago Botanic Garden , make simple …
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