Search

  • … one main trunk and a big ball of foliage at the top. The leaves can be picked fresh or dried for bay seasoning. During the winter, a bright spot with a few hours of direct sunlight a day is …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Description: The earliest and latest migrant of the brown thrush species can be seen with its characteristic tail bobbing …
    Type: Birding
  • … that are now one of the country’s most-visited public gardens. “Few of the 950,000 people who visit the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe each year likely realize that they’re enjoying part … on Forest Preserve District land, but the District also provides about $9 million each year for the Garden in support of its world-class operations and programs.”   Do North Four of the … family activities that make the northern suburbs of Chicago a unique place to live, work, and visit. Visit www.donorth.org for information and special offers.   Lake County, Illinois, …
    Type: Page
  • … the world through artist Anthony Rowe’s eyes. His creation, Singularity, is a breathtaking 26-foot sphere of light and movement from the UK—featuring thousands of points of light pulsing, … behind the work, about wonder, persistence, and why nature makes the perfect backdrop for the digital cosmos.         What do you hope people feel when they experience Singularity? … a sphere, yes, but also a whole volume of light with a glowing core more than 8 meters, or 26 feet, across. Watching families and people respond to it outside of art galleries, out in the …
    Type: Blog
  • … Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … Center of the museum—a division dedicated to translating museum science into lasting results for conservation and cultural understanding—focuses on climate-change adaptation for urban natural areas in the Great Lakes region. She works closely with natural resource … Center of the museum—a division dedicated to translating museum science into lasting results for conservation and cultural understanding—focuses on climate-change adaptation for urban …
    Type: Page
  • … Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … scenic corridor planning projects, served as a senior project manager, and been responsible for construction oversight.  Beckjord serves on the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council, where … Committee, where she is leading preparation of a Sustainable Materials Guidelines reference for landscape contractors. Find out more about Ms. Beckjord's work . …
    Type: Page
  • … Q: Do you have any gardening gift ideas for Mother's Day? A: Moms who are avid gardeners always appreciate gifts that make their lives …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … Wheaton, IL Panelist: Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Joy Kaminsky is responsible for preserving and maintaining Cantigny Park's natural assets, including the estate's renowned … in Cleveland, Ohio. Cantigny’s gardens are a source of education, recreation, and inspiration for thousands of visitors annually. The estate spans more than 500 acres and is home to one of …
    Type: Page
  • … the program about? You will discover the many ways gardens provide verifiable health benefits for patients, staff, and visitors. The multidisciplinary program introduces the latest research in healthcare garden design, demonstrating the benefits of healthcare gardens … in topic discussions. What is the program design? Gardens that Heal: A Prescription for Wellness The Healthcare Garden Design Certificate program begins with a one-day seminar …
    Type: Page
  • … has national implications—and, though you may not realize it, it’s part of your daily prep for work, school, and play. In a small, sunny, grassy, flat, fenced-in plot (there’s a reason for … interesting fact: no matter what the air temperature is in winter, the soil seldom drops below 26 degrees (it’s measured at a 4-inch depth). This gauge takes a reading of bare soil … (the 1967 snowfall was higher). February 2014 holds the record for the coldest February: 26.6 degrees was the average high (usually 35.6 degrees). 1993 holds the record for the shortest …
    Type: Blog