… With the Kentucky Derby—and mint julep season—approaching, it's time to consider mint, a fast-growing, almost wonderfully invasive plant. Mint survives Chicago winters and comes back … because they contain menthol (think Vicks). They soothe stomachs, but are difficult to cook with fresh. Variegated pineapple mint is a lovely, sweet-scented peppermint hybrid that makes …
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… For some gardeners, a winter landscape is a blur of neutral colors highlighted with the dark green of conifers and sometimes the blue of the sky. But imagine another winter scene — with golds, yellows, and spring greens. All conifers are not green, and with some careful plant selection your winter garden can be a very colorful place indeed. In …
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… workshop. Learn fundamental techniques, get creative in this flexible art form, and leave with a beautiful collection of one-of-a-kind prints. All skill levels welcome. All supplies …
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… Running With Scissors phlox is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction …
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… will demonstrate how to make dried fig, apple, and raisin jam, a sweet, bright-tasting spread with a chunky texture perfect for stirring into oatmeal, serving alongside a cake, or topping a …
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… With growing awareness of the impact of climate change, many gardeners are reconsidering the … time, into what are often called ecosystems. Ecosystems provide each member of the community with habitat in which live, and food or nutrients on which to survive. Invasive species, often … changes in the environment have many home gardeners reconsidering the benefits of landscaping with native plants. Plants native to the Midwest have adapted to the harshest winters, tolerate …
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… these specimen ferns will spread in a moist shaded garden spot. They're fine accent plants with beautiful arching triangular fronds. Depending on which cultivar is chosen, the fronds can … foliage by placing these plants close to chartreuse or variegated foliage or contrasting them with blue, silver or pink blooming plants. Provide partial shade and evenly moist soil. …
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… in the Florida fern society of the time, and had a backyard of ferns she grew from spores, with a smaller collection of orchids. She would send me home with plants on every visit, all of which I eventually lost, as I didn’t really have a clue as to … pots as well as plastic or wood baskets. I prefer the latter as the plants respond best to the excellent aeration around their roots that the open wood baskets provide. Unfortunately this also …
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… Scientist, Chicago Botanic Garden Paul CaraDonna graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in botany in 2010. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology … mostly with plants and pollinators. Louise Clemency, Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Louise Clemency is the field supervisor for the Chicago Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Highlights of her 20-plus years with the agency include conserving piping plovers on New …
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Young children love to get their hands dirty. Spend three days of gardening fun, practicing activities for young children, both inside and out. This workshop features easy-to-grow plants that stimulate the senses as well as simple investigations and activities to teach about plant parts, life cycles, and how plants and animals live together. CPDUs: 18, Gateways: 18, Graduate credit: 1 (optional; …
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