… Garden Playlist The natural world has intrinsic wisdom that needs no words to convey its magnificence. Music and sound bring our attention to the majesty and mystery of the … of which are proven to enhance one’s health and well-being. The “Bells in the Garden” playlist is inspired by the Theodore C. Butz Memorial Carillon at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Included are … Garden Playlist auditory adventures: Stream the Garden playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XaBoAWyWTyHE0w7yDbstD?si=pjKWeiyDR_u… …
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… collectors, we spend a lot of time and energy researching the flora of the areas we are going to visit. We search out areas of the world where the climate is similar to that of the midwestern United States, and we make lists. Lots of lists. Massive … scientific community until we managed to get lost and found it in the process of working our way back home. Paeonia tenuifolia in the remote and sparsely populated Vashlovani Reserve; the …
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… through my nostrils at an Orchid Show scented display one year. The sweet smell was a great way to show many Chicago Botanic Garden visitors that vanilla comes from the fruits of the vanilla … cabinet. Currently, I am in the second year of my research of the vanilla orchid. Vanilla is an exciting plant to study because it grows as a vine with two different types of roots. These …
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… Promise') sports a riot of color in August. Peppers add color and heat to a world of cuisines They vary from the paprikas of Hungary to the curry powder of India to the … compound called capsaicin. The body often reacts to capsaicin by sweating, which some suggest is one reason hot peppers are popular in hot climates. In northern climates, peppers tend to be … of weeks longer, for ripening to the more tender, flavorful (and often hotter) red stage. Your best bet in the Chicago area is a pepper variety that will ripen from transplanting to the stage …
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… with, and inspired by, the growing botanical knowledge published in books, explorers set out to discover and study the flora of the world. "The Conservatory would most definitely recommend Plants in Print to another organization. The exhibition text was well researched, contains an amazing collection … Gardens Read more about the exhibition Plants in Print: The Age of Botanical Discovery is a collaboration between the United States Botanic Garden and the Chicago Botanic Garden to …
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… treasured hours between the end of the day and the beginning of night are beautiful moments to reacquaint yourself with your Garden. During this period of magical change, the most … the coveted royal blue are now banished to the shadows. Water Birds In the evening, there is a renewed refreshment in the Garden. When the winds soften, the lakes appear as glass, … are the plants for you. The Evening Light As any good photographer knows, true colors are best captured out of bright light. As the evening advances, dark colors recede, but forms remain …
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… tool for your kids, as well as a great source of fresh eggs. But what do chickens have to do with the environment? There are a number of ways that having hens in your backyard can be … amount of organic waste. A mother hen teaches her chicks to forage. By fir0002 | flagstaffotos.com.au [ GFDL 1.2 ], via Wikimedia Commons An adult chicken eats around 9 pounds of food per … as part of an eco-conscious living plan. You’ll be thanked with hours of entertainment and the best eggs you’ll ever eat! …
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… happens! Alice the Amorphophallus, who bloomed in all her stinky glory in September 2015, is pictured below producing fruit. Alice's fruit photographed October 19, 2015 and December 16, … will produce a single seed, and the seeds will then be collected. These seeds will contribute to vital titan arum conservation efforts at the Chicago Botanic Garden and other scientific … will produce a single seed, and the seeds will then be collected. These seeds will contribute to vital titan arum conservation efforts at the Chicago Botanic Garden and other scientific …
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… plants, ground covers, grasses, trees, and shrubs. A much-anticipated moment in late April to early May is the blooming of the 300 crabapple trees encircling the Great Basin and reflected in its … all seasons. These plants were chosen for their ease of management and their adaptability to shoreline challenges and water fluctuations. … Curving along the Great Basin, the Lakeside …
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… that establish the standard for excellence. This carefully procured range of plant types is brought in to support the Garden’s mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Curation at the Garden involves the procurement of plants from other …
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