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… Orchidaceae, is the second largest plant family in the world, with 880 genera and more than 26,000 species. Orchid breeders have created more than 100,000 hybrids, some of them combining … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… butterflies, while the ripe seeds are a favorite of a number of small seed-eating birds. Free of insect and disease pests, this plant will reseed throughout the garden. …
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… For many bonsai tree species, early spring is the best time for repotting. As the days get longer … the plant from the pot. Once a furrow has been created with the root hook, use the saw to free the bonsai from the pot. This tree was certainly in need of being repotted! You can see the … root prune. Volunteer Ester Bannier assists in root trimming. Use a root hook to work roots free. Using root hooks, scissors, and chopsticks, the roots are teased out and pruned as needed. …
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… enough fresh soil to support the heavy flower production. Iris borers can be a challenge for some gardeners and if present please consult your local nurseryman or call the Plant Information Desk at Chicago Botanic Garden for the latest in recommended control measures. …
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… school gardens and use green spaces as multidisciplinary teaching tools, enhancing curricula for all students. Members of the network have access to informative teacher-training sessions and … the partner organizations as well as information about school gardening, grants, and more. Visit us on our Facebook page . For more information please contact Click here to show mail … the partner organizations as well as information about school gardening, grants, and more. Visit us on our Facebook page . For more information please contact Jessica Fong at …
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… Map Full Screen GardenGuide App Google Maps The entrance to the Garden is on Lake Cook Road. For directions click here . Use the map below of the Garden's grounds to plan ahead or use during your visit. Note: the North orientation points down. Click in the map below to navigate virtually, … click here . Use the map below of the Garden's grounds to plan ahead or use during your visit. Note: the North orientation points down. Click in the map below to navigate virtually, …
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… There are many definitions for the word “zen.” It’s been described as “a state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions … Kuck, in her 1935 book “100 Gardens of Kyoto.” By the 1950s, the term became popular as a way for Westerners and Europeans to describe the minimalistic rock-and-sand gardens found at Zen … mean you can meditate in your own outdoor space, whether it’s a garden, balcony or deck. Or, visit the Garden and enjoy a little relaxation and meditation on a quiet bench. Pick a spot and …
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… Botanic Garden , I am inspired by all sorts of family programs and drop-in activities for kids and families that celebrate the outdoors. What’s fun about nature art is that it starts with an adventure and ends with a surprise. For instance, the “family of owls” that we created may appear in story time later. Here are some … with sticks, leaves, flowers, and other found art objects. Everywhere you look, there are free art supplies. Every season has something outside to explore. We made a portrait of our …
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