… acaule ), a dazzling orchid that has not been seen in Illinois since 1999. That’s right. For a quarter century, conservationists had begun to accept that the species no longer existed … Chicago Botanic Garden’s Plants of Concern rare plant monitoring program, led a team to search for the elusive orchid known for its slipper-shaped blossom. “Grant assembled a dream team, and it couldn’t have been a more …
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… orchid—a star at London’s Chelsea Flower Show and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew—was set up for success by an international conservation team. The unexpected call came in mid-February. … to tell people the story of the night-blooming ghost orchid. Stetson University researchers, for instance, re-created the plant’s sweet, fruity scent—which attracts pollinating moths—and … pictures so she could track the bud’s progress. Finally, a few days later, Hutchins got the news that she had been hoping for—the ghost orchid was in bloom. The BBC, The Times of London, …
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… than finding siskins and redpolls. This rare member of the finch family has a bill specialized for extracting seed from spruce cones. Their appearance at the Garden is associated with variations in spruce cone abundance. Look for them around the conifers. …
Type: Birding
… and so simple to create. Learn how to take wool and shape and sculpt it into felt. Perfect for the novice crafter, needle felting is an easy-to-learn technique that is both creative and … needle to tangle the wool fibers into felt. Come join us to try this new craft. Register for this class and Snowman Family together and save ten percent. Please call (847) 835-6801 …
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… the food that comes out of her garden tastes so good. In My Granny’s Garden is made especially for children ages birth – 5 and their adult friends and family. Performances, followed by an … All performances are free; Garden general admission tickets and parking fees apply for nonmembers. In partnership with the Goodman Theatre: …
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… Q. I am looking for a colorful companion to some early-spring flowering bulbs. A friend suggested the low-growing … bulbs and the windflower plants will die back after blooming, creating space in the garden bed for emerging warm-season perennials. …
Type: Plant Info
… the course of the entire growing season. When dividing plants in the fall, allow ample time for roots to become established before winter. For questions regarding dividing specific plants, please contact Plant Information Service. …
Type: Plant Info
… Is this a good choice? A: Stone is not a good mulch choice, although it is used often, for several reasons. First, it retains heat instead of keeping soil and plant roots cool. It will not decompose and will remain in the soil indefinitely. Stone is not a good choice for suppressing weeds. Composted leaf mulch is a good alternative. It has the consistency of …
Type: Plant Info
… world of mushrooms. Learn the basics of fungal ecology and why fungi are so important for people and the environment. Find out about some of our local mushrooms. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 12 (with accompanying adult) and up; adults only may also register. Plant Science Lab, …
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… New! For those familiar with the use of colored pencil on paper, here is the opportunity to work with … Colored pencils on film can depict the rich, glowing color of florals, with the potential for adding the illusion of depth and atmospheric fade. Techniques covered include working on both …
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