… accommodate up to 200 people. With sunny paved and lawn areas, it’s the perfect gathering spot for family, friends, and school groups. Bicyclists, walkers, and all visitors are welcome to take … accommodate up to 200 people. With sunny paved and lawn areas, it’s the perfect gathering spot for family, friends, and school groups. Bicyclists, walkers, and all visitors are welcome to take …
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… For most gardeners, the top vegetable is the tomato. As they plant in late May, visions of red, … and practically black. Along with those colors come a range of flavors. There's a tomato for every taste. Indeterminate varieties, especially older heirlooms, provide a spectacular range … plant them too early. Let them enjoy warm soil and summer sunlight so they can grow into their best flavor and color—whatever that color may be. Beth Botts is a garden writer and speaker who …
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… spring, I was traveling through the McDonald Woods at the Chicago Botanic Garden, searching for some of the flat-bodied crab spiders ( Philodromus ) that typically spend the winter in … This summer, one of those houses contained half a dozen bats—probably little browns. It is best to place bat houses in full sunlight, since the bats have high body metabolisms and prefer very warm …
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… the space, and the overall atmosphere I want to create, considering the specific parameters for each area. At home, I'd been watching a show on English history, and I noticed the fabrics … Botanic Garden's beekeeper. With over 25 years working at the Garden, Heather’s passion for plants and people has only matured. … Helen and Richard Thomas English Walled Garden … the space, and the overall atmosphere I want to create, considering the specific parameters for each area. At home, I'd been watching a show on English history, and I noticed the fabrics …
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… count rings, and trace grain as you learn why the artist chose a particular wood or design for their work. It is a deeply satisfying way to experience wood and to reconnect to the living … Mike Jarvi, and Horigan Urban Forest Products. All furniture and accessory items are offered for sale by the artists. … April 30 – August 21, 2016 Joutras Gallery Every tree holds a mystery … count rings, and trace grain as you learn why the artist chose a particular wood or design for their work. It is a deeply satisfying way to experience wood and to reconnect to the living …
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… 4 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Guide Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students explore the impacts of climate change on individuals … change. This activity can either be done as a two-day culmination or can be used as the basis for a research project in which students investigate the impacts of climate change on specific … … Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Guide Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students explore the impacts of climate change on individuals …
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Q. How can I use fallen tree leaves in my garden? A. Shredded leaves can be used to insulate various plants in the garden during the cold winter months. When leaves are used whole they can prevent water from penetrating the root zones of plants; therefore, it is important to shred them first. If only a small amount is needed, whole leaves can easily be shredded in a garbage can using a weed …
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… basal growth and covering with mulch. The cultivars 'Amelia' and 'Becky' have performed the best at the Chicago Botanic Garden and are found in large numbers in diverse Garden settings. The … English daisies will often bloom sporadically through the fall. Short little plants, perfect for edging, they sport a common yellow center with varying shades of rose, red, salmon, or white … Ox-eye daisy While English daisies and Shasta daisies are good examples of popular daisies for cultivation in Chicago-area gardens, the ox-eye daisy ( Chrysanthemum leucanthemum ) is …
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… Fall: Join us for a fantastic fall! Together, we’ll use our senses to explore the sights, sounds, and smells of fall—crunchy leaves, pumpkin spice, and all of nature’s colors. This four-class series for children ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers meets mornings, once a month. Program includes … Thank you. Age & Enrollment Our program is designed to be accessible at multiple levels for children ages 2 through 4. For all programs, age requirements will be as of the date of the …
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… of species and their hybrids commonly called Coral Bells or Alumroot. Some are cultivated for showy flowers, others for striking chartreuse, amber or plum foliage, others for frosted, spotted and attractively patterned leaves. The group of species, individually and …
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