… plants, and gardening associations of Christmas, and added a tree, decorations, and candles to light up the night. Wealthy Victorians with “glass houses” were able to extend the growing … plants, whose trailing stems are trained to grow around, up, and through a wire form. This is truly hands-on gardening, since the plant’s new growth is not allowed to go where it wants to … One Yourself The craft-oriented gardener might prefer starting a topiary from scratch. This is best done in late spring, when the plant can pick up a sturdy habit by growing outdoors in ideal …
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… In 2001, Plants of Concern was launched through the Chicago Botanic Garden to track the status of rare, threatened, and endangered species in northeast Illinois. A landmark … an anonymous foundation keep the program thriving. Importantly, the data we collect and share is long-term and consistent for a significant number of monitored species. We send data to the … that we as an agency simply would not be able to collect without this program.” Perhaps the best outcome of the Plants of Concern program is that it has “inspired many volunteers to engage …
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… Make Your Thanksgiving Sustainable There’s so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving—family, home, hearth, and all those nifty tips the Garden is providing to green up your holiday! Food, of course, is the central element, and with just a little more …
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… Is there such a thing as a low-maintenance perennial garden? The answer is yes if careful consideration is first given to plant choice and plant location. Matching the requirements of a plant to the characteristics … dividing a plant, dig a large root ball and give the plant lots of water in its new home. It's best not to move a perennial when it's in flower or when it's extremely hot. But it's better to …
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… U.S. Navy veteran Anna Andersen is quick to tell you how the Chicago Botanic Garden’s impact on her life goes beyond the beauty … the horticulture profession and community. I have reaped the most benefits in a very personal way,” she said, adding that she has been “through a lot of emotional trauma, and the Garden saved …
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… “Can a Venus fly trap bite off your finger?” Jose asked, on a virtual field trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden. With an overhead camera, I zoomed into the Venus fly trap to show him that the plant’s snapping mechanism is smaller than the tip of my finger and not nearly as strong. The fast-closing leaves have … As the pandemic evolved, the Garden first started offering virtual field trips last year as a way to bring the natural world to students who were participating in remote learning at home. In …
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… College First Application Application & Resources What is College First? College First is a paid, seven-week summer internship program at the Chicago … a passion for science and the environment. It's more than just summer fun—it's a springboard to your future success! The College First program offers students the following: College-level … our exciting Friday field trips. College and career prep: Get invaluable support and resources to navigate college applications and launch your future. Get a taste of college life! At our …
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… On-site Training We are currently not offering on-site master gardener training. The University of … provides master gardener training online and in person throughout the state of Illinois. To find a course near you, please visit the Local Master Gardener Programs information page. For … the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener website . The Master Gardener program is a community-based, all-volunteer organization sponsored by the University of Illinois …
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… Fall will soon settle in at the Chicago Botanic Garden and that's an invitation to engage your senses. It's a time of abundance and dazzling colors, of fragrance and sumptuous … – Richard Hawke, the Garden's plant evaluation manager Japanese forest grass ( Hakonechloa ) is a favorite of Richard Hawke, the Garden's plant evaluation manager. Growing about 1 to 2 feet … plants are grouped together, the flowers look like a purple haze floating over the leaves. The best part: the leaves turn a beautiful red in fall. This is one tough plant for dry, sunny …
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