… Us We would love to hear from you. You can reach us in a number of ways—if you are looking for event information and would like to start planning your event, fill out our Request … … We would love to hear from you. You can reach us in a number of ways—if you are looking for event information and would like to start planning your event, fill out our Request …
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… Coloring Pages Coloring pages for all ages Bring the Garden's beauty home! Click below to download, print, and color the … Corpse Flower Color by Number Color Some Flower Friends Pollinator Match-Up … Coloring pages for all ages Bring the Garden's beauty home! Click below to download, print, and color the …
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… the diversity of plants and fungi; mitigating diversity loss; laying the foundation for healthy ecosystems; studying interactions between plants, fungi, and animals; and … the diversity of plants and fungi; mitigating diversity loss; laying the foundation for healthy ecosystems; studying interactions between plants, fungi, and animals; and …
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… more. “Hands in earth, sand, mud: building, digging, sewing, baking—these are what humans DO.” For fun, interesting, and education-based ideas, we turned to a fun, interesting, and … employees, librarians, and just-plain-curious caregivers who came together at the Garden for a Nature Play conference (sponsored by the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago Wilderness, and … undyed yarn or fabric into a personal style experience. 10. Paint Chip Color Hunt One quick visit to the paint store can send kids off to hunt for hours, as they try to match nature’s …
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… fruit. Alice's fruit photographed October 19, 2015 and December 16, 2015. What’s next for Alice? Each of Alice’s orange-red, olive-shaped berries will produce a single seed, and the … fruit. Alice's fruit photographed October 19, 2015 and December 16, 2015. What’s next for Alice? Each of Alice’s orange-red, olive-shaped berries will produce a single seed, and the …
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… One seed packet goes a long way—sow only a few seeds at a time indoors and save the rest for planting in the garden later this spring. Learn More In the produce section of many stores, … used in pestos, vinegars, salads, and sauces. Besides the common large-leaf varieties, look for unique flavors like lime basil, Siam Queen Thai basil, cinnamon basil, and lemon basil. Think … half the size of other basils. All are easy to start from seed. Parsley The leaves have the best flavor when used fresh. Curly and flat-leaf parsley; are easy to grow from seed. Once the …
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… and is helpful in resupplying the soil with necessary nutrients. Supplemental fertilization is best applied when plants are in their active growth cycle. The roots of trees and shrubs are able …
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… to plant potatoes? A. Potatoes may be planted as late as the beginning of July. Tubers develop best when soil temperatures are between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato tubers can rot when …
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… may encourage it to rebloom within 8 to 12 weeks. Some gardeners believe that it is always best to remove the entire flowering stem to its base. If flowers grow smaller with age, remove …
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… by nature. Don't be intimidated: We will take you step by step through the process. The best part is that you can add your own touches to make your wreath truly one-of-a-kind. Here are …
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