… Kew, with photos exhibited worldwide at cultural and horticultural venues and published in the latest IGPOTY book. The exhibition is formed from the winners of the annual competition, which … The Chicago Botanic Garden’s exhibition of winning photos will open in April 2023 and run for three years in the Regenstein Center’s Krehbiel Gallery, Nichols Hall, and Joutras Gallery. … photography enthusiasts to submit their photos of the Chicago Botanic Garden to the contest for a chance to be displayed here and around the world. Prizes will be awarded to winning entries …
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… continuum of nature-based education and wellness programs. Opening weekend activities take place each day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Learning Campus, open daily, will be the new headquarters for the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden , which offers 1,500 classes, … to sustain and enrich life,” said Jean M. Franczyk, president and CEO of the Garden. The 26,700-square-foot Learning Center, with 12 indoor and two outdoor classrooms, anchors the new …
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… roles at school, and even college preparation. Then, they will immerse themselves in camp for the afternoon. Upon finishing their two weeks, LITs will have the option to volunteer with … will be confirmed within two weeks of the interview. Please note: a mandatory training takes place in early June. For an application and more information about the LIT program, please … the rest of my life, a career in science. I don't know what field, but something gave me the best feeling, like a kid getting his favorite toy, only better. I want to do this because I love …
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… 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 … located? The Gardens that Heal seminar and Healthcare Garden Design Certificate Program take place at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. If you are not from the Chicagoland …
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… more comfortable with the idea of edible flowers. But how—aside from sugar-candied flowers for bakers—do you use them? We asked horticulturist Nancy Clifton, who brought five really fresh … plate, dot white sweet alyssum among the greens, and trade the traditional sprig of parsley for blooming sage and rosemary. Nasturtium or chive flowers make a lovely pink vinegar. For a fruitier flavor, pour white vinegar over 1 cup of gently washed fresh raspberries. 2. …
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… Foxx (left) participates in seed collection in southeastern Utah. “We often evaluate plants for the way they look above ground, but I think we have to look below ground as well,” she said. … the growth chamber “Some of our activities are exacerbating the conditions [that are favorable for invasive plants]. We need to make sure that we have forage for the wildlife and the plants themselves, because they are important to us for different …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden makes a beautiful background for your family pictures! No. 1: Crescent Garden Works great for: groups large and small. Chrysanthemums and Japanese maples in shades of burgundy and wine. … Garden and the Arched Bridge, where two Martin Puryear sculptures offer not only a nice place to relax, but also a grand vista of the islands of the Japanese Garden. No. 6: Arched …
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… enough of the many opportunities that fall brings. Fall also happens to be my favorite season for horticultural therapy. This exciting time of year is when all the off-site therapy gardens … cream cheese with 4 ounces of sour cream. ( This recipe can also be made with greek yogurt in place of the sour cream. ) With the base of the dip mixed, each participant gets a personal … fall colors, plentiful harvest, and mildly cool weather—it hard to imagine a more desirable place to be than a garden. Happy harvest! …
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… late summer and fall as chickadees gather in family groups and small feeding flocks to prepare for the winter. The chickadee’s song—translated as “Hey, sweetie,” (though you can’t often hear the third syllable)—is reserved for late winter, spring, and summer, when the bird is courting and nesting. Nothing brightens a … who hear it, the song signals spring’s arrival. Because of its curiosity and propensity to visit feeders, the black-capped chickadee ( Poecile atricapillus ) can often introduce youngsters …
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… Are your summer container gardens in need of a fall makeover? Good news! There are many fall-flavored plants that will provide you with texture, form, and … or blue asters (Symphyotrichum) with ornamental kale as the colors play off each other nicely for a long-lasting fall container. Using other lesser-known plants, such as some of the … from frost. As November passes, the time will come to disassemble your planter. Carefully place your hardy plants in a nursery bed or empty space in your vegetable garden plot to hold …
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