… Information Let's talk about planting Welcome to Tomato Talk! Each year, we grow some of the Garden's plant giveaways in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s raised beds, and a few … but I was disappointed in the number of tomatoes. What can I do? It's a common question for our Plant Information Service, and there are many reasons a tomato plant might underperform, … large fruit need light. Remember, the amount of flowers (and, therefore, fruit) produced is directly correlated to the amount of sunlight received. If your plants last year looked …
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… Senior Staff: Kevin Malover Chief Information Officer Kevin Malover is the chief information officer at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He leads the information technology, … equity. Kevin began his career at Ameritech, where he applied engineering and operations best practices to large-scale computing and data networks. He holds an M.B.A from Oakland … Chief Information Officer Kevin Malover is the chief information officer at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He leads the information …
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… Early November is a good time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in containers to be "forced" into early indoor bloom. Daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and dwarf iris are among the easiest types of bulbs to force. If you don't have fresh, unplanted bulbs on hand, specialty catalogs and retailers often recommend and stock the best varieties for forcing. To start an indoor bulb garden, use shallow pots 4 to 12 inches wide with drainage …
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… in early July, while conducting routine pollinator assessments with my Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) student Jenny, we noticed something unusual: a bumblebee with a bright … wild bergamot ( Monarda fistulosa ). Photo by Nick Dorian. Only one species in our region has this color pattern—the rusty patched bumblebee ( Bombus affinis )—but this endangered species has … the eastern United States, ranging from Minnesota to Massachusetts. Like all bumblebees, it is a superb pollinator of some of our favorite foods like tomatoes and blueberries, but also of …
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… An Herbal Fix for Winter Doldrums The winter solstice arrives on December 21. It marks the official start of … longest night of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere. Have you noticed that the sunlight is weak and the skies are often somber? Freezing temperatures, the possibility of snow, and cabin …
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… Q. How can I extend the life of cut flowers that I receive for Valentine’s Day? A. Preparing cut flowers properly will prolong the life of your bouquet. Make sure the vase is clean and free of any soap residue. Add a commercial preservative to the vase and immediately …
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… New! For years Marta McDowell has been occupied with writers who garden, and whose horticultural … Mark Twain and connecting to authors ranging from Henry David Thoreau to Louisa May Alcott, this lecture explores the writing-gardening connection. A book sale and signing will follow the talk. Marta McDowell, …
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… Explore the Krasberg Rose Garden Learn More One of the great joys in June is the opportunity to stroll leisurely through the Rose Garden, and bear witness to more than 5,000 roses primed for their annual show of shows. Rosa 'Dainty Bess' hybrid tea rose Come Celebrate Your Event June … ideas and inspiration for growing the best roses in the Midwest. A Landscaped Stroll Garden This beautiful garden is so much more than a collection of individual rosebushes. It is a fully …
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… Art of the Heirloom showcases original works commissioned by the Hudson Valley Seed Library for their annual Art/Seed Pack collection. The exhibition features works in a variety of media … Brilliant Beet Blend by Bill Rybeck, Gift Zinnia by Nancy Blum, and Echinacea by Gabe Brown. This summer's plant giveaways at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden feature some … July Marjoram August Crimson King basil September Merlot heirloom lettuce Partial funding is provided by the Harriet Kay and Harold R. Burnstein Fund for Exhibits. Visit the …
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… Tomato Talk | Top Tips A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Top Tips for Tomato Success Tomatoes appreciate an even supply of moisture rather than a heavy soaking and then a drought. Make sure plants get 1 inch of water a week, or more if the weather is especially hot or windy. Straw mulch is helpful in these beds to keep soil from drying out. … out the sucker growth originating in the axils of the lateral branches (see photo above). This relieves the plant of having to expend energy on branch growth and focuses its energy into …
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