… 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 … those same spreading tendencies to your advantage. Gooseneck loosestrife (not to be mistaken for purple loosestrife, an invasive plant) is a beautiful but rampant spreader that will quickly … 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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… at a Time Parents and grandparents are often children’s first and most important teachers. For 15 years, I have had the pleasure of teaching families with young children at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It is a gift to work in a garden with children because there is so much about gardening that we can use to … you’ve ever spent time with a toddler, you know that young children are active learners. The best teaching occurs when we join that child in hands-on, developmentally appropriate play. A …
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… freshly squeezed orange juice 2 garlic cloves ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and pepper to taste 0 0 1 2 Chicago Botanic Garden 1 1 2 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* … diced 5 teaspoons chopped cilantro 3 teaspoons olive oil Pinch cumin Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and blend until well combined. Set aside. Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a …
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… Chicago high school students from the Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy (IHSCA) sought to find the answer. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Healing Environments Ambassadors Learning … and environmental stewardship as mentally and physically restorative practices essential for healthy living. While our summer field trips reveal the role of urban agriculture in building … can come in and reserve a space to plant their own foods and produce,” said Guzmán. Paying a visit to a handful of community gardens, Hernandez, Guzmán, and their group were motivated to …
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… One day at Butterflies & Blooms, I noticed a crepuscular , cosmopolitan imago puddling in order to prepare for an upcoming lek . What did I just say? The vocabulary surrounding Lepidoptera can be very … about our amazing collection of butterflies. Expect to be quizzed on them during your next visit to Butterflies & Blooms ! Postman comparison images by Notafly (self-made Own …
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… Horticulturist: Heather Sherwood What’s behind the design: When I begin my designs, I like to daydream or brainstorm about the plants, the space, and the overall atmosphere I want to create, considering the specific parameters for each area. At home, I'd been watching a show on English history, and I noticed the fabrics … Horticulturist: Heather Sherwood What’s behind the design: When I begin my designs, I like to daydream or brainstorm about the plants, the space, and the overall atmosphere I want to …
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… scilla, chionodoxa, puschkinia, and grape hyacinths, many of which span the season from March to May. Gardening with Little Bulbs Their basic requirements are just like a daffodil's: plant in … Many are even relatively unpalatable to squirrels, and in the right spot, they will live for many years. Challenges In the erratic midwestern climate, the biggest danger to all bulbs … little treats don't make much of an impact one by one. Like most of the small bulbs, they are best planted in masses, in spots where you will walk by them on the sidewalk or can appreciate …
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… Chicago artists have been busy in their studios creating installations with uplifting messages to welcome visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lightscape. Matthew Hoffman’s 12-foot-tall … home.” And Michael Young’s Night Birds, with their neon-lit feathers and abstract style, “aims for a sense of emotional connection—harmony, growth, energy—and simultaneously promotes unity … moment,” said the Design Museum of Chicago’s founder and executive director. “It felt like the best place to start.” Pride & Promise tree design Tree topper design The tree, topped with a …
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… 4 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Guide Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students explore the impacts of climate change on individuals … and political factors that influence each individual's beliefs about and decisions related to climate change. They then consider how their own choices can impact climate. Specifically they … impacts of their food choices. The final lessons focuses on positive steps students can take to reduce their ecological footprint. Activity 4.1: The Faces of Climate Change In this activity, …
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… is a familiar one. Each bird’s pose is seen daily at sunset as flocks of geese settle in for the evening on the lakes. Caricia Olivier Sequin, French (b. 1945) Black lava stone, 1986 … from Mr. and Mrs. John Stetson Caricia is the Spanish word for caress. This name may refer to the smooth surface or to the figurative aspect of the shape. The sculpture also calls to mind the mysterious Easter … from Mr. and Mrs. John Stetson Caricia is the Spanish word for caress. This name may refer to the smooth surface or to the figurative aspect of the shape. The sculpture also calls to mind …
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