… wildlife, and people thrive. Inside their small packages, native seeds hold the power to restore our prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. The native plants that grow from these seeds breathe new life into the habitats that provide food for bees, shelter for birds, and clean air and water for us. As threats from climate change and … to massive wildfire recovery efforts in the western United States, the Garden is helping get the right native seed to the landscapes that need it. Andrea Kramer, Ph.D., senior …
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Discover the basics of weaving while creating a small, handwoven piece of your own. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, learn traditional tapestry approaches such as interlocking, inlay, and shape-building alongside basket weave, twill, soumak, pile, rya, and twining techniques. All skill levels welcome. A supply list will be sent. Emily Breidenbach, teaching artist Classroom 5, …
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… is an enjoyable virtual experience you can take anywhere! New! Discover beautiful shrubs for the home garden. Andrew Bunting will give an overview of the best-of-the-best hydrangeas and many other varieties including Physocarpus, Aronia, Aesculus, Spiraea, …
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… Plants for Life 2020 Growing the Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden's ten-year strategic plan, " Keep … in 2009. The Keep Growing plan includes a $125 million capital and endowment initiative to enable the Garden to continue to engage, educate, and inspire, and to improve plant and ecosystem health close to … in 2009. The Keep Growing plan includes a $125 million capital and endowment initiative to enable the Garden to continue to engage, educate, and inspire, and to improve plant and …
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… Worm Composting Now that you have a worm compost bin, here are five tips for maintaining it so that the worms are happy, it does not smell bad, you don’t get fruit flies or other pests, and you get some nice compost for your yard or houseplants. View … the top piece of newspaper moist by spritzing it with water. Worms need a moist environment to thrive and this sheet will reduce water loss and create a barrier between the food and the …
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… Bike to the Garden Bike to the Garden The trail is open during Garden hours . Buy Garden Admission Cyclists can slow … Preserves of Cook County, the Garden has created this beautiful and accessible trail. Look for interpretive signs describing the moraine, wetland, and woodland regions of the Garden's … Bike to the Garden The trail is open during Garden hours . Buy Garden Admission Cyclists can slow …
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… Fall Quiz Fall Quiz From crisp leaves underfoot to ghoulies dangling from trees, fall is in the air—and here at the Garden we’ve noticed that people have *strong opinions* about the best way to mark the season. Take this quiz to find your fall personality. Take the quiz below to … in the air—and here at the Garden we’ve noticed that people have *strong opinions* about the best way to mark the season. Take this quiz to find your fall personality. Take the quiz below …
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… Midway to Montana bluestar is known for its fine textured foliage, pale blue flowers and golden yellow fall color. Members of the … clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… If you want to become a birder, join this class to learn the basics. Learn about binoculars, how to use a field guide, and the field marks used to identify common birds of the Chicago area. Then we’ll go out for a bird walk and try out your newly acquired skills. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress …
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… Q. Is there anything that I can do to prepare my trees and shrubs for winter? A. The best thing that can be done to prepare your plants for winter is to make sure …
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