… 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 each orchid picture below to reveal its lookalike. … from one flower to another. Ophrys apifera Psychopsis papilio looks like a butterfly, is named for the butterfly (papilio is the Latin word), and flutters like a butterfly at the top of its …
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… Please check back if you have any questions about a particular event. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Canceled in 2021: Super Seed Weekend, the Seed Swap, and all related … Please check back if you have any questions about a particular event. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Canceled in 2021: Super Seed Weekend, …
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… and help filter impurities. The native plants in the Rainwater Glen have reduced the need for irrigation by half, and no potable water is used for irrigation. The Rainwater Glen contributes to improved water quality at the Chicago Botanic … of plants known as good green roof plants, plus native and exotic plants that have potential for green roof use. Generally, the plants are sun loving, drought tolerant, have a shallow root …
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… Brunch Special Brunch Occasions Reserve your spot for a sumptuous celebration at the Garden Easter Brunch Sold Out Mother's Day Brunch Sold Out … colors and blooms before and after you eat! … Special Brunch Occasions Reserve your spot for a sumptuous celebration at the Garden Easter Brunch Sold Out Mother's Day Brunch Sold …
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… talk to their plants, one in five say they do so every day, according to the survey by Trees.com. The plant talkers mostly chat with their houseplants, but 62 percent also talk to their … Martian soil is next? Soil is a big deal at the Garden. So we were thrilled to hear that, for the first time, University of Florida researchers grew plants in soil from the moon. The … said ‘meat eater…’ ” Photo courtesy of Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division Who wore it best? We love that the LEGO Group added a LEGO orchid to its Botanical Collection. The bark mix …
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… of time to figure out the whole lawn care question. Having lived in a condo in Rogers Park for more than 30 years, we were excited to embrace our own green space. And we imagined something … our garden through the Illinois Native Plant Society’s native plant sales lists that take place usually from March through June. On many occasions we consulted with master gardeners and … of native plants over traditional residential landscaping. It was especially gratifying for us when both the National Wildlife Federation and Openlands certified our garden as a …
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… watering and fertilizing. The angel-wings are no exception to these general guidelines. Place them in a bright east or west window. Bright light intensifies the leaf colorations and promotes good flower development. When taken outside for the summer, they will prefer partial shade to avoid leaf scorch. Indoor room temperatures … pruning of these canes will keep the plants compact, rounded and, in many cases, suitable for hanging baskets. When the new plant is 6 inches tall, pinch the top growing shoot; lateral …
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… Garden members can borrow books online . All you need is your unique membership number for full access to our e-book system. Read books online … One of the great treasures of the … Garden members can borrow books online . All you need is your unique membership number for full access to our e-book system. Read books online …
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… and reds of the torch lilies, the evaluation garden will be a riot of colors and a haven for pollinators. The masterworts sulked last summer so we worried that winter might end the trial. But, after a strong start this spring, we’re hopeful for a bounty of their pincushion-like flowers in June and July. Visitors and staff were sad to … on Instagram and Facebook. Keep an eye on our social media channels, but better yet, come visit us in person. …
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… gardening, and landscape design. These digitized rare books provide an opportunity for close examination of unique materials. View Lenhardt Library's Digitized Rare Books and … gardening, and landscape design. These digitized rare books provide an opportunity for close examination of unique materials. View Lenhardt Library's Digitized Rare Books and …
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