… Tiny hands, belonging to a class of third graders, carefully fold rulers into squares and rest them on a grassy meadow near the Dixon Prairie. Inside these 2- by-2-foot quadrants is a fantastical world to discover: the height of different species of plants, the temperature of … and more about asking the kids to consider why they think a plant looks or behaves the way it does,” Wehrle said. Sharing time together outside is part of the fun of guided field …
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… To feed, or not to feed, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of empty bird … There are positive and negative things about feeding birds. On the negative side, there is the way feeders concentrate many birds in a small area, making it easier for diseases to spread among …
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… upon the land surrounding the pond until the area eventually became both inhospitable to wildlife and inaccessible to the Garden's visitors. Now, thanks to a generous birthday gift from her husband, Roger Brown, … 12 acres of land and water were developed to create the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. "This is the type of gift that not only I, but also others, can use and enjoy," said Brown, former …
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… had changed. It was the beginning of a journey that took me from Gainesville, Florida, to Washington, D.C., to Japan and finally here to the Chicago Botanic Garden, where I am the curator in charge of the Bonsai Collection , which is known as one of the best of its kind in the world. Shortly after I purchased my first tree, I started learning about …
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… Garden To-Do List Harden off warm-season plants Monitor overnight temperatures Keep track of … tips Seed and fertilize the lawn Bonus Build a bee house For Chicago-area gardeners, May is typically “go time!” for planting annuals, vegetables, and herbs to fill out the garden. The … plantings and bring unplanted containers indoors if cold temperatures are predicted. It may be best to plant warm-season plants such as tomatoes, peppers, basil, cucumbers, beans, corn, …
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… Areas Natural areas are diverse communities of interacting species responding on their own to a site’s unique topography, geology, and climate. The Garden’s natural areas are managed by … long-term change and impacts of our management efforts. Each of the Garden’s natural areas is unique. Some have soil that was never plowed and now hosts an exceptional diversity of native …
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… work? Let’s look at those roots from a different angle Most orchids are epiphytes. An epiphyte is a plant that grows on another plant (not in soil), but is not parasitic. They’re Called Aerial … roots. The keiki growing at the top of this Phalaenopsis floral stem has grown large enough to be transplanted. The White Stuff Is Velamen An aerial root should look fleshy and green; the … covers it is called the velamen. Thin and rather papery, but spongy and protective, it’s a one-way water barrier that allows moisture to soak in—and keeps it from oozing out. If the velamen …
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… on Photography - Master Track Program Design: The Focus on Photography advanced Master track is geared for those who wish to gain insight into the larger world of photography. The curriculum is designed to help students develop their personal perspective as photographers and to provide direction for …
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… the age and size of the plant, the weather (temperature and rainfall), and whether your plant is in a pot or the ground. Using soaker hoses gives water right to the roots and keeps moisture off your tomatoes' leaves, helping to avoid fungal problems and viruses. Here are a few rules of thumb you can use to guide your …
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