… When farmers’ markets wind down, many of us want to preserve the bounty of this year for the next. Why not save save seeds from your last tomatoes so you can grow them yourself next … These seeds will reliably reproduce the “parent plant.” 2. Selecting Choose a ripe, disease-free tomato; one past being edible is best. 3. Removing Cut the tomato ‘around the equator’ and … and let dry which could take up to three weeks. The top of the refrigerator is a great place for this. 6. Drying When dry, scrape the seed in to an envelope labeled with the variety and the …
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… The clock was ticking—a little girl was seriously ill—when I got the call for help. A Denver hospital needed living tissue from Thujopsis dolabrata or any of its … Jewish Health. After I got the call, I looked into the hospital, which is known worldwide for treating patients with respiratory, immune, and related disorders. In the girl’s case, the … When my colleague couldn’t help, she checked around and found via the Chicago Botanic Garden’s free smartphone app, GardenGuide , that we have the plant, commonly known as hiba arborvitae. …
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… Can’t make the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle? Visit the Helen and Richard Thomas English Walled Garden instead. If you’re in Chicago this … Countess of Snowdon, who was Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister. The occasion was fit for royalty, with a performance from a bagpiper, and an official dedication by the princess, who … someone who’s not altogether fond of the concept of royalty, the Cottage Garden is a place to visit and ruminate on how the common folk get by. Charles and Diana are there—but not together. …
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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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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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… 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… covering a quarter to a half mile, and ending with a simple tea using native plants. Designed for adults with limited mobility. At no additional cost, a participant’s support person may attend without registering. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, …
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… Winter Bingo Download , print, and play while you visit the Garden this Winter. … Download , print, and play while you visit the Garden this Winter. …
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… as kiku , are a symbol of longevity and rejuvenation in Japan. All told, we grew 6,965 mums for this year’s fall display; the bridge display is the most labor intensive. Mums in waiting, grown for fall displays Mums in autumn hues In February, our horticulture teams begin taking cuttings for the hayracks from our stock of plants. Then they spend about 16 to 20 hours per week, …
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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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