… One of the most recognized lines from Shakespeare is the following: “Something is rotten in the state of … ground, and the new fungi orient in a different direction after the tree falls. (This is one way that you can discover if a tree was dead before it fell to the ground.) Just like most of the … and unpalatable, the chicken of the woods ( Laetiporus sulfureus ), is considered one of the best fungi for eating. There are also several species of shelf fungi thought to have medicinal …
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… 'DTR102' is a hybrid of silver maple and red maple that has combined the best characteristics of both parents. Relatively fast growing, tolerant of a wide range of soils, and not demanding as to irrigation or fertilization, 'Autumn Fantasy' maple's red leaves with a slight purplish cast …
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… Charlie Socher Trained in Paris, Chef Charlie Socher’s head chef position in the Chicago area was at The Chardonnay, … 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil 2 ounces small pasta, e.g., orzo, anelli, cooked according to instructions 8 oz. dry white wine 8 oz. stock (fish, chicken, or vegetable) 4 oz. fresh … Trained in Paris, Chef Charlie Socher’s head chef position in the Chicago area was at The Chardonnay, where he earned a 3½-star rating from the Chicago …
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… Articles of Interest Barbara Brown, Field Museum research assistant on expeditions to far-flung locales, dies Chicago Botanic Garden Brings Rare Botanical Volumes to Life Please enjoy this fascinating article on the Chicago Botanic Garden's rare book collection, published by National Endowment for the … Massachusetts Historical Society's collection of 4,000 rare books, journals and manuscripts in 2002. Through NEH grants, the Garden is working on conservation, preservation and …
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… Chicago Botanic Garden Paul CaraDonna graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in botany in 2010. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona in 2016. His dissertation research investigated the consequences of … a degree in botany in 2010. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona in 2016. His dissertation research investigated the consequences of …
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… There’s still plenty to enjoy in the garden in August and September. Later-blooming perennials, annuals, and shrubs … Remove the spent blossoms to extend the bloom time. Full sun and moist, well-drained soil work best for this charmer. Seven-son flower (Heptacodium miconioides) A large shrub or small tree …
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… Many gardeners take the director's approach to selecting perennials. They conduct tryouts each season, hoping to discover one or more budding … chosen for their burgundy-purple foliage that is about as dark as any perennial's foliage can get. The statuesque plants grow between 2 and 4 feet but sport tall spires of light-colored, …
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… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one … of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the … soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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… In Greek mythology, Iris is the Goddess of the Rainbow. She’s a messenger from the gods to mortals—a golden-winged goddess who travels to earth on a rainbow. When she arrives, colorful … ) One of the first signs of spring are the charming flowers on 6-inch-tall plants. They are best massed in sunny areas of rock gardens, along the front of a border with dwarf daffodils, …
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… Faculty Healthcare Garden Design Certificate Program Industry-leading Faculty The Chicago Botanic Garden has brought together a selection of the nation’s most renowned experts in the field of healthcare garden design and research. Marni Barnes , LCSW, APATH, ASLA, is a … experience as a psychotherapist, landscape architect and contractor she applies her expertise to creating therapeutic landscapes in public and private settings. Barnes has received many …
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