… welcome Snowflake Fairy, on your terrace give her room. She alone in February braves the cold to shed her bloom. —Elizabeth Gordon What can give us more hope that the end of winter is near … flower segments; the three larger outer segments are unmarked. Woodland settings are ideal for snowdrops, and they will return year after year if given winter low temperatures that reach … years and will multiply by themselves; however, they also can be propagated by division. The best time to move or divide snowdrops is when they have just finished flowering. Lift the bulbs …
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… a hanging basket or cascading over a window sill or ledge. Like many other ephiphytes it grows best in consistently moist but well-drained soils with minimum fertilization. Archived Copy: This …
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… full sun or partial shade. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense …
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… , under the leadership of Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Through free videos and programs for kids from 3 to 6 years old, the project addresses the education barriers and learning loss magnified by the global pandemic. The Garden is proud to join leading cultural institutions and other partners on Project Rainbow. “When I was a kid, I … of Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Through free videos and programs for kids from 3 to 6 years old, the project addresses the education barriers and learning loss magnified by the …
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… family company now in its fourth generation of management. She leads a company responsible for major global ornamental brands, including Wave ® Petunias, Burpee ® plants, and Beacon ® Impatiens, known for strong genetics and consumer appeal. And she promotes mentorship and talent development … of the ASHS Industry Distinguished Achievement Award (2022) for lifetime contributions to horticulture, science, and education. Recognized for “advancing the science of horticulture” …
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… Even when the kids have schoolwork, it’s still important for them to play outside. Outdoor activities encourage creativity and independent thinking. The good news … relationships. Sharing discoveries—like water creatures from Garden lakes—is a great way to cement knowledge. Nature play abounds at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and can be found in … can discuss the different types of clouds and identify those currently over their heads. The best part about this activity? No tools required. …
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… The foliage of DOUBLE PLAY® Artist spirea emerges red and turns to blue-green as the season progresses. Blooms are deep pink and long lasting. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars available to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… fascinated with Beatrix Potter, the creator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. I remember wanting to visit Hill Top Farm, Potter’s home, after finding a photo of children reading by the fireplace in … mother, Helen Leech Potter, who was also interested in drawing and painting—common pastimes for upper-middle-class Victorian women. Beatrix used a paint box inscribed with her mother’s …
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… keep the repair shop busy year-round. This summer, a few of our younger visitors got a chance to interview our engineers. View the video on YouTube here . The work is crucial. The Model … eight to nine hours a day, seven days a week. “The trains are not designed to operate the way we operate them; companies will not design them that way,” said chief engineer Dave Rodelius … . “So we just continually 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 …
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… You talk to your plants, right? You’re not the only one—48% of Americans do, according to a recent survey. … talk to their plants, one in five say they do so every day, according to the survey by Trees.com. The plant talkers mostly chat with their houseplants, but 62 percent also talk to their … said ‘meat eater…’ ” Photo courtesy of Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division Who wore it best? We love that the LEGO Group added a LEGO orchid to its Botanical Collection. The bark mix …
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