… your class location: Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and … only. Classes in the semester beginning in May will be held outdoors whenever possible. Dress for the weather. 6 Wednesdays, May 14 – June 25, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class June 4), Gordon Lock, instructor or 6 Thursdays, May 15 – June 26, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class June 5), Gordon Lock and Mitzi Labant, instructors or 9 …
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… single most important need of your evergreens this fall is water. Because they will continue to lose moisture through their needles throughout the winter, they need a ready supply of moisture around their roots. Try to "deep water" your evergreen shrubs during autumn; this means making sure they receive a good … Refrain from fall pruning, since this may encourage new green growth that may not harden off for winter. Particularly fragile or newly planted evergreens can be screened from damaging …
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… Fall Photo Tour Photo tips Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .85 miles Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 20 min. Stop 1: Photo … button. Stop 5: Photo Tip: Fall-Evening Island Moving grass can be the photographer's best friend or worst enemy. Embrace its free-flowing nature. Use wind to practice your … Walled Garden Look for birds and bees feasting on the late-season aster display. On your way out, glance down the glowing Linden Allee. … Photo tips Download the GardenGuide App when …
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… alignment, gain core strength, increase cardiovascular capacity, and improve balance. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Dress for the weather. This class may be taken multiple times. 5 Saturdays, May 3 – May 31, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, June 14 – July 12, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, July 26 – August 23, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, September 6 – October 4, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, …
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… When you think of autumn, chances are the lovely fall colors come to mind—and not the leaves that end up on your lawn or in your garden beds. Here are some ways … leaves to support your plants and wildlife instead of bagging the leaves up and leaving them for collection: Help pollinators survive the winter An increasing number of people are trying to … Try gently raking the leaves from your lawn and moving them to your perennial beds. That way, you’re allowing for a more natural cycling of nutrients— and providing habitat and a food …
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… lately? Many of these open spaces boast blankets of gold sunflowers, the native plants that for me signal the approach of autumn. They belong to the Asteraceae family (previously known as the composite family: Compositae) and are … so that the sticky yellow pollen won’t drop from a vase onto furniture or clothing. Bees visit pollen-free sunflowers because they offer nectar, but what they really want is pollen. …
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… wildlife, and people thrive. Inside their small packages, native seeds hold the power to restore our prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. The native plants that grow from these seeds breathe new life into the habitats that provide food for bees, shelter for birds, and clean air and water for us. As threats from climate change and … to massive wildfire recovery efforts in the Western United States, the Garden is helping get the right native seed to the landscapes that need it. Andrea Kramer, Ph.D., senior …
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… scarlet, gold, and orange on trees this fall or the crunch of leaves underfoot and go on your way—but Budburst volunteers stop what they’re doing and take the seasonal changes to heart. Volunteers for Budburst , a community science program of the Chicago Botanic Garden , make simple …
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… Nature and Wellness Resources for year-round healing Five ways to heal with plants in winter When winter takes its toll—dry … with the forest. Plant Early Spring Crops As days grow longer in early spring, gardeners get excited to start planting. And for vegetable gardeners, late March is not too soon. …
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… Q. What variety of lavender is the best for planting in our area? I'm especially interested in an intensely fragrant variety. A. Although … over 28 species of lavender grown today, most are not reliably hardy in the Chicago area due to our cold winters and heavy, wet winter soil. The English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia , …
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