… Spike 3.0 Third time's the charm Spike the corpse flower has bloomed again at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is the third time Spike has begun a bloom cycle. In 2015, the corpse flower ultimately lacked the energy to bloom. In 2018, at nearly 7 feet tall, Spike finally bloomed, smelling like rotting meat or … Third time's the charm Spike the corpse flower has bloomed again at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is the …
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… The Prairie State is…not so much! Illinois is known as “the prairie state,” but this moniker no … than one-tenth of one percent of prairieland. Years ago, the prairie stretched from horizon to horizon. Today, it can be found only in small patches. Since several species of plants and animals rely on the prairie for survival, …
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… Plant Evaluation The program evaluates herbaceous and woody plants in comparative trials, ultimately recommending the top performers to gardeners and the horticultural industry. Over 1,200 taxa are currently evaluated in the … The program evaluates herbaceous and woody plants in comparative trials, ultimately recommending the top performers to gardeners and the horticultural industry. Over 1,200 taxa are currently evaluated in the …
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… The plight of declining honey bee populations gets a lot of press, but it often overshadows the concerns ecologists have about our own native bees. Illinois is home to about 500 species of bees that are important pollinators in natural areas, in agricultural … on flowers that are flat, like black-eyed Susans and coneflowers. Some bees have figured out a way to slit a thin tubular flower at its base to reach the nectar. And, for the record, male bees …
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… Q. For the best spring flower display, when should I fertilize my tulip and daffodil bulbs? A. To produce the maximum number of top-quality spring flowers, tulips and daffodils require care first in fall, at planting time, and then again in spring. At both of these times, gardeners can enrich …
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… Of all the plants at your home, indoors or out, perhaps the most neglected are the powdered, chopped, … the bottle. Most major brands have them. General rules of thumb: Herbs (marjoram, chives) are best used within one year. Ground spices (allspice, cinnamon, etc.) start to lose aroma after 12 … all in the kitchen. Serious chefs know that an herb garden, whether pot or plot, is the best way to access the freshest ingredients possible. January is the month to plan for your own herb …
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… One of summer’s delights is a visit from a ruby-throated hummingbird. Learn about these special guests and how to attract them to gardens during their warm-season residency. Migration, plant selection, eco-friendly gardening …
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… Curious about keeping bees? This beginner-friendly class covers everything you need to get started—from assembling equipment and installing bees to locating the queen, feeding your colony, and managing seasonal tasks. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, …
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… Brazil in the Garden Press Kit The Chicago Botanic Garden will be immersed in the culture of Brazil this summer and fall. Brazil … and summer reading programs will include Brazil-themed offerings. Visitors will also be able to enjoy an exhibition of the art work of modernist Brazilian designer Roberto Burle Marx. Press … The Chicago Botanic Garden will be immersed in the culture of Brazil this summer and fall. Brazil …
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… New! See, touch, smell, and taste common ways to use herbal preparations including dried, capsules, decoctions, infusions, salves, tinctures, … essential oils, and flower remedies. Learn an herbal view of how “dis-ease” gradually builds in the body, and ways to reverse that process. Walk into the gardens to become acquainted with …
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