… In November, I had the unique opportunity to go to the Portland Japanese Garden for a week-long training session—and what a week it was! I arrived in Portland in early November, … garden fence Vertical supports in place, it's time to tie ibo-musubi knots in the time-honored way. On my last day in Portland, I visited Lan Su Chinese Garden. In contrast to a Japanese …
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… If you happened to walk around the Heritage Garden in late June, the unusual blue color of the Moroccan mountain … in the Heritage Garden, but they were not interested in this flower. Honeybees tend to go for sweeter-smelling flowers. 3. Red admiral butterfly The red admiral, with its characteristic … difficult time getting good picture of some of these small insects, and as a result, I didn't get enough details to identify this half-inch-long fly with white triangles on the back of its …
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… Chris Macchia Garden Chef Recipes Chris Macchia believes in bringing foods to life with the finest local and organic ingredients the season has to offer. As executive chef at Coco Pazzo in Chicago, Chris has incorporated his philosophy in … to the pan and top with the zucchini flowers arranged in a circle. Bake in the 350° oven for 5 minutes, or until golden on top. Slice into wedges and serve warm with a drizzle of extra …
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… What comes to mind when conceptualizing a new garden design? Color? Absolutely. Soil and sun conditions? … garden beds each season to improve plant health and drainage can also be an expensive endeavor for the home gardener. The first step in prepping the beds is removing the top layer of soil. … year, and with the beds hitting maturity in 2019. It is my hope that this patience will give way to something beautiful for years to come. …
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… Therapy Services A trained professional in a plant-rich environment can provide an opportunity for healing, stress reduction, physical exercise, and endless learning. Chicago Botanic Garden professionals enable participants to engage with elements of the plant world in a planned, individualized, and expertly directed … manner. The Garden is a world leader in providing therapeutic horticulture experiences to visitors at the Garden as well as at facilities throughout the Chicago area. Workshops …
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… Gale Gand Garden Chef Recipes Just in time for strawberry and rhubarb season, Gale Gand, executive pastry chef and partner of Tru in Chicago … Stir the softened gelatin into the hot liquid and mix well. Pour into containers and chill. To serve, spread strawberry mash or rhubarb compote over the top surface of the panna cotta. To make the strawberry mash, take a potato masher and smash the strawberries with the 2 …
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… pawpaw, horsetail, white sage, eastern prairie fringed orchid, kernza, and amaranth. We aim to contribute to multicultural perspectives on plants, share the Garden’s scientific research, and explore rhizomes as a metaphor for interconnectedness. Collaborating Scientists: Pat Herendeen Andrea Kramer Louise Egerton …
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… noticed more garlic mustard in your garden, yard, or alley this year. The ecologists who tend to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s natural areas have, too. We had not seen much garlic mustard in our natural areas in recent years, and its reemergence is a reminder for all of us that controlling and managing invasive species is an ongoing challenge. Our natural … region’s remarkable natural heritage. They are also a place of inspiration and a proven way to de-stress in an increasingly hectic world. …
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… There’s more to the North Branch Trail addition than meets the eye. It’s a great story to tell the kids or to … Garden. But dig a little deeper (literally and figuratively), and you’ll find the reason for that slope: the “hill” is actually the remnants of a glacier. Its proper name is the Highland … The sedges are reportedly thriving. GFGT showed their appreciation in such an appropriate way. 5 Reasons to Love the North Branch Trail Extension It’s safe (for all the bike riders who’ve …
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… As the Earth changes faster than life can keep up, scientists seek biodiverse possibilities for the future. The greenhouse, called the “Gleanhouse,” celebrates the crucial role seed banks … multicolored clusters of poles. The dispersal and crossbreeding of rare plants gives rise to more genetically diverse—and thus more resilient—plant populations into the future. … multicolored clusters of poles. The dispersal and crossbreeding of rare plants gives rise to more genetically diverse—and thus more resilient—plant populations into the future. …
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