… As gardeners use the winter months for much-needed planning, they might want to consider the delicious bramble and berry plants. … fruit, and 'Heritage' is an everbearing red raspberry with good flavor. Pruning is essential for maximum fruit, and gardeners must know which variety they have before choosing among the … of pruning. Some prune their shrubs to the ground in early spring, sacrificing the summer crop for the sake of one big bumper fall crop. Raspberry bushes send up suckering stems that must be …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: Look in any wooded area for this common migrant and breeder. …
Type: Birding
… (age 3) Love Joy Growth Sarees are a distinctive attire that Hindu women have been wearing for centuries. Some of my family's favorite designs are celestial orbs or metallic butta, bold … of India has a signature saree. The choice of specific colors, patterns, and weaves allows for personalization—motifs of temples, ancient architecture, paisley art, stylized lace, birds in … lotuses, jasmines, and vines. Choosing fabrics is done with care as well—silk over brocade for a garden event, or perhaps organza over georgette for an evening at the symphony. My …
Type: Blog
… shop and caterer in Northfield. Here he offers his refreshing chilled vegetable gazpacho for a hot summer day. Chilled Vegetable Gazpacho Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 small red pepper, … shop and caterer in Northfield. Here he offers his refreshing chilled vegetable gazpacho for a hot summer day. Chilled Vegetable Gazpacho Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 small red pepper, …
Type: Page
… from others, and enjoy photography together Stay connected: Explore the Events Calendar for program details and competition schedules. Watch past Educational Programs on the Society’s … from others, and enjoy photography together Stay connected: Explore the Events Calendar for program details and competition schedules. Watch past Educational Programs on the Society’s …
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… Description: The Garden's largest member of the swallow family is the purple martin. Look for them flying around or perched on the large, aluminum birdhouses on poles at various locations … “pew-pew.” These purple martins, fascinating to watch, would not be here if it weren’t for the man-made apartments carefully tended by Garden staff, including Jim Steffen. Purple … every winter to keep nonnative house sparrows from taking over. If the houses are cared for properly, the martins will return year after year to the same place to raise their young, …
Type: Birding
… are critically important in pollinating native plants, and the relationship can be complex. For instance, some flowers require “buzz pollination,” whereby a bee grabs onto a flower’s anthers and must vibrate at a particular frequency for the flower to release pollen. To evaluate the best habitats for native bees, the Chicago Botanic Garden has collected bees from all around the Chicago …
Type: Plant Info
… and succession planting, we will cover lesser known topics such as choosing the best cultivars for small space gardens, setting up a proper soil/fertility program, developing a crop plan, incorporating container planting and seedling production, and methods for controlling common insects, diseases, and garden pests. Bill Shores, Shores Garden Consulting …
Type: Item Detail
… Q. What is the correct fertilizer to use for bulbs? A. If the bulbs are to be sited in slightly infertile soil, you might add some bulb … soil after planting. These products have a higher proportion of phosphorus, which is necessary for optimum root development. An alternative would be to sprinkle a 5-10-5 or 10-10-10 fertilizer …
Type: Plant Info
… the spatial distribution of plant species in cities and the value of this biodiversity for ecosystem function and conservation in urban landscapes. She addresses scientific questions … existing datasets, and population genetics with the aim of advancing science-backed policy for urban greening initiatives especially in the context of climate change. …
Type: Staff bio
