… and Lawndale Christian Health Center (LCHC) that brings food, health, and jobs together under one roof. Visitors explored the 7,300-square-foot greenhouse, marveled in the blue-purple glow of … a Sherwin-Williams paint store in North Lawndale—brings health, food, and jobs together in one location. Autumn Berg, a North Lawndale resident for 17 years, could barely contain her … President and CEO Jean M. Franczyk thanked the many donors and partners for their generous support and steadfast belief that growing food locally makes for healthier individuals and …
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… and beloved wildflowers, but there are a few things you may not know about them. For one thing, there are several wild species of Rudbeckia growing in the region and several … with a dark center is technically not correct. This description would be more accurate if one were describing the inflorescence of the plant. The inflorescence of black-eyed Susans is a …
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… One of our favorite insects at the Chicago Botanic Garden is the praying mantis. So we were very … but they do not have wings. Colorless praying mantis nymphs emerge from the ootheca all at one time. During their first hour, they darken in color to blend in with their surroundings. …
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… use up the trains, and when they’re used up, we discard them. We get two of everything. When one breaks down, we replace it with the other.” The engineers replace motors, wheels, and … own fixes. They have to. Cubs fans in fresh whites never lose hope for their team winning one day. “The Amtrak train hasn’t been made since 2004; we couldn’t get wheels anymore,” said …
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… in community engagement, program management, and exercise science, she designs programs that support both physical and mental well-being. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science … Gardner was born and raised in Chicago. Chicago has always been a place where everybody helps one another. Raymond fell in love with nature as a young man going fishing with his grandad. He … Gardner was born and raised in Chicago. Chicago has always been a place where everybody helps one another. Raymond fell in love with nature as a young man going fishing with his grandad. He …
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… Cathy Thomas is the plant propagator for the Plant Production department. One of her responsibilities is sowing seeds for the annual displays on the Garden's grounds and …
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… can be found as far north as Nebraska! The zebra longwing is the state butterfly of Florida. One very interesting thing about these beauties is that they roost communally in groups of 25 to …
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… always enjoy these questions, since they are on the cutting edge of scientific understanding. One such question is: “What are those specs of gold on the monarch butterflies?” The short answer … sometimes have metallic spots, but wouldn’t a bright spec stick out like a sore thumb? One theory is that the specs imitate the iridescent glistening drops of dew on a leaf in the …
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… blog that features prairie plants? The relationship between plants and insects is a very close one. Insects can be very beneficial to plants, as pollinators, or very destructive to plants, … produced. You might say that the wild indigo weevil is the lesser of two weevils . This is my one and only prairie joke, which only makes sense if you have some background on the life of …
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… Experts have conducted several recent research trials on biochar with very positive findings. One study found the root mass of test seedlings (honeylocust) grown with biochar was … that play a key role in eliciting plant “systemic-induced resistance,” or SIR.) Benefits of one application are long lasting, and it does not take a lot Biochar is made from recycled …
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