… May on record at Chicago O’Hare (9.51 inches) and Midway (7.65 inches) airport stations. For three consecutive years now, the O’Hare station has broken total precipitation records for the month of May. A 1-inch rainfall on an acre produces about 27,000 gallons of water and it … and suburbs continue to develop and build structures and roads, there is less permeable space for water to enter the ground and, as a result, there is more flooding in many areas. Allowing …
Type: Plant Info
… Pygmy' but with narrower, straplike lobes. The young leaves are light red, becoming dark red for the summer and holding their color well.</p> …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… We will focus on creating a cohesive digital portfolio that will become the foundation for your photography. We will investigate various Internet hosting platforms available to … perform writing exercises in support of our projects and our website. This course is designed for intermediate to advanced photographers. The School’s CEUs=20 hours FPC elective, master track …
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… I’m working to build connections and resources to expand the supply of native seeds for ecological restoration. Collaborating with partners, we are working to build capacity at … led by Bureau of Land Management, which provides national coordination in seed collection for conservation and restoration. Regionally, we are working to build a new coalition, the …
Type: Staff bio
… Q. I would like to bring some of my patio plants indoors for the winter. Is it necessary to change the soil or repot them first? A. Most plants do not … their pot size should be increased at that time too. Check the undersides of pots and saucers for any insects, and consider spraying your plants with an insecticidal soap before bringing them …
Type: Plant Info
… rubber-coated gloves will also protect hands while transplanting. Use a potting mix formulated for cacti. Sharp soil, small pebbles, or grit can be added to the mix for better drainage. …
Type: Plant Info
… examine issues such as fragmentation, the effect of pollution, and potential over-harvesting for food. A pilot project to use newly developed high-throughput DNA sequencing tools to obtain … manuscript was published in 2014. Fieldwork in Montana and Wyoming by Mueller obtained samples for an investigation that is using these techniques to compare the population structure of two …
Type: Research
… like boxwoods and yews have a good chance of recovering. It is important to examine the shrubs for broken or split branches and to prune those back to a main branch. If any branches are … company. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
Type: Plant Info
… Animal Farm is a group of musicians and educators who write original music for children and families. Blending original songs, educational comedy, and interactive … the eyes of our furry, feathered, scaly, and shell-dwelling friends. The band has performed for thousands of children and families in schools, parks, libraries, museums, and other cultural …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Wylie Crawford was the first city carillonneur for the Millennium Carillon in Naperville, Illinois, and is currently the senior university carillonneur at the University of Chicago and resident carillonneur for the Chicago Botanic Garden. He is the past president of the World Carillon Federation and …
Type: Event for Calendar
