… We admit to a weakness for daffodils here—last time we counted, we came up with quite a grand total: more than half a … given its well-drained soil and warmer temperature. Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête' waves you on your way as you leave the Garden—it's the miniature that's popping up under trees near the parking …
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… Tom Soulsby is the senior horticulturist for the Rose Garden, Heritage Garden, and Linden Allée. He is responsible for curating and … his passion for horticulture excellence. As a lifelong gardener, some of Soulsby's best horticulture education has come from practical hands-on gardening that included working as a child alongside his dad. His love of gardening carries over to his own home. Before pursuing his passion for public horticulture, Soulsby was a director at …
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… Sow seeds in March and April for a fast, flavorful harvest. It will be a few months before we can safely plant tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash—those heat-loving plants that turn to mush when hit by a spring frost. But you can start a crop of cool-season greens such as … Seeded Simpson’ leaf lettuce and spinach are easy to grow on a balcony where you might only get a few hours of sun. Any of the cool-season greens can be grown in a vegetable garden as soon …
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… Apply How to Apply to Windy City Harvest Youth Farm Eligibility Windy City Harvest Youth Farm hires high school students for summer and after-school jobs. In order to be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in …
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… impacted by a biocontrol weevil. I am also interested in developing measures of success and best practices for ex situ plant conservation programs, from collecting genetically diverse seed accessions to minimizing genetic change during storage and increasing likelihood of success of restorations. …
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… Communications Request Forms Hello! If you are looking for the Communications Request Forms, they have moved to the intranet, a.k.a. Team CBG . See the graphic below for location (outlined in red). Click … Requests Photography Requests Print Design Requests Can't find the forms? Freaking out? Want to share some feedback? Email us: Click here to show mail address . … Hello! If you are looking …
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… Cardinal's guard ( Pachystachys spicata ) a member of the Acanthaceae family, is native to South America and the greater Caribbean. This ornamental tropical plant bears large clusters … and two protruding stamens. Its dark green, glossy, oval leaves have prominent veins and grow to 12 inches. The shrub will reach 6 feet in height and grows best in a sunny location in fertile, sandy, loamy, well-drained, moderately moist soil, where …
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… Like everyone else, I love to watch spring unfold in gardens everywhere—but at the Chicago Botanic Garden, my heart is in the water. As the Woman’s Board Curator of Aquatics, I like to point out the signs of spring, in and around the 60 acres of Garden lakes and 6 miles of … projects that was completed in 2012. The restored shoreline provides an enhanced habitat for our aquatic life, which includes wood ducks, double-crested cormorants, and snapping turtles, …
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… Survey Thank You Thanks for completing our survey, we are pleased to present you with this one complimentary Tram Tour ticket for you to enjoy at the Garden in 2015. One ticket per family. Click here to download coupon … Thanks for …
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… Sponsorship Opportunities Delivering the "wow" factor for marketing and branding initiatives is the bedrock of the Garden's sponsorship program. … innovative marketing opportunities for sponsors at all levels, with flexible packages tailored to individual sponsor requirements. In addition to benefits such as increased visibility and brand recognition, a partnership with the Chicago …
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