… away,” someone said. In my 25 years at the Chicago Botanic Garden, no one has ever called me to say, “Hey, Tom, come look at the roses; they look great today!” I’m in charge of plant … as the emerald ash borer . I get called to the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition if the staff is worried about a larva or to the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden if there’s a raccoon … soil, and the plant’s history over the years. Tom Tiddens and a plant healthcare specialist’s best friend head out to play fetch. I also work with the horticulturists on preventive care, …
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… thrives in full sun and hot, humid conditions. Aerial roots near the base of the stem attach to surrounding objects to support the upright stem. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… Regenstein Learning Campus opened on September 10, 2016. The seven-acre campus is designed to serve learners of all ages, and facilitate connections between people and the environment. The centerpiece of the Learning Campus is the new Learning Center, a 26,700 square-foot building that features 12 indoor and two outdoor classrooms, a nature … describes the benefits of exposure to green environments). Their words and childhood pictures best capture the joyful impact of nature on their lives. Learning in the Natural World Getting …
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… tree lots carry a dazzling array of trees ranging from fragrant balsam firs ( Abies balsamea) to shimmering Colorado blue spruces ( Picea pungens ). With so many choices, how does one choose? … which minimize injuries. They’re among the longest-lived Christmas trees and most resistant to needle drop. The main downside is that some varieties can be very expensive. Colorado blue spruce ( Picea pungens ‘Procumbens’) …
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… America. Fun Facts There are 19 model G-scale trains running on 19 tracks. Trains travel over 26 bridges . 5,000 plants of 300 different varieties live in this garden. The longest track … America. Fun Facts There are 19 model G-scale trains running on 19 tracks. Trains travel over 26 bridges . 5,000 plants of 300 different varieties live in this garden. The longest track …
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… The Australian tree fern or Lacy tree fern is native to the rain forests of north-eastern Australia and is the tallest of all the ferns. It … with rich, moist, well-drained soil and partial sun. In its native habitat it can grow to 40 feet high and 40 feet wide but in cultivation it tends to grow to between 8 and 20 feet …
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… Wisteria floribunda is a climbing vine that grows to a maximum of 26 feet. It thrives under full sun or partial shade with moist water conditions. In spring it … clusters of white, blue, and lavender flowers that are attractive to butterflies. These give way to brown fruits in the fall. The vines are twining, woody and heavy, requiring a good strong …
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… beginning May 30, 2017, and smelled like an open-air fish market. The twins have returned to the production greenhouses to continue their life cycle. Are Java and Sumatra related to any … How often do these plants bloom? A titan arum ( Amorphophallus titanum ) in bloom is rare, both in the wild and in cultivation. At botanic gardens and arboreta around the world, … BLOOMS 69" 5/30/2017 79.75" 69" 5/29/2017 78.25" 68" 5/28/2017 74.5" 65.5" 5/27/2017 73" 64" 5/26/2017 71" 60" 5/25/2017 66" 58" 5/24/2017 61.25" 53.25" 5/23/2017 56.5" 49.5" 5/22/2017 51.75" …
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… Gardeners know it takes time and effort to cultivate a plant palette that blooms throughout the seasons. Each flower brings so much joy … never last as long as you would like. My first urge is to take pictures. But there is another way to preserve this ephemeral beauty: drying flowers. If you’ve walked through the Chicago … A great native flower to try. The blue flowers stay true. Lady’s mantle: In most cases, it is best to remove the leaves before drying—lady’s mantle is the exception. Sunflowers: …
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… Learn to cook with garden-fresh ingredients all summer long at the Garden Chef Series. Noted chefs … Leo (Chicago Botanic Garden) June 28: Steve Chiappetti (The Albert Restaurant) July 12: Ana Way (V4Me) July 26: Victor Martinez (UHCHI) August 9: Vetri Selvaraj (Indus Progressive Indian) … is the Midwest's headquarters for fruit and vegetable gardening information. It exhibits the best edible plants to grow in the Chicago area. Interpretive signs explain the organic growing …
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