… Windy City Harvest in the News Windy City Harvest Youth Farm July 7, 2014 Crew leader Natasha Coleman and team gardener … A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and lives. SAVOR Chicago Greening McCormick Place October 28, 2014 SAVOR provides an overview of sustainable effort that the Chicago Botanic …
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… Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to addressing physical, financial, and cultural barriers for our audiences. As part of this commitment and as a first step, we have created an Equitable … can improve. To increase access, the Garden offers 52 free days a year; free daily admission for Illinois educators, active-duty military personnel, U.S. military reservists, former POWs, … and the Science Career Continuum For eligible organizations and groups: how to schedule your visit** We welcome you and your organization to schedule a visit. To schedule a visit, or if you …
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… Nature and Wellness Resources for year-round healing Five ways to heal with plants in winter When winter takes its toll—dry … your garden by offering them food, water, and shelter. Start with easy-to-clean bird feeders. Place the feeders at different heights. Spring: View Bird Migration In spring, you can witness … your garden by offering them food, water, and shelter. Start with easy-to-clean bird feeders. Place the feeders at different heights. Spring: View Bird Migration In spring, you can witness …
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… and they’re mainly on the lower parts of the plant, remove the leaves and destroy them (don’t place them in the compost pile). If the yellowing quickly spreads upward and the plant is wilting, it’s best to remove and destroy it. Twisted leaves mottled with light and dark green streaks is often … produce fruit. Learning which varieties are disease resistant and disease tolerant can make for a better harvest next year. Seed catalogs often include letters after a tomato plant’s name …
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… The Orchidarium A special place for orchids Established in 2018, the Juli Plant Grainger Orchid Collection is one of the newest … engagement. The Garden aims to include 25 percent of Great Lakes orchid species, developing best practices for propagation, reintroduction, and ongoing care through partnerships with other …
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… inviting insects to taste their nectar and munch on their burgeoning greenery. Thank goodness for the songbirds, who keep the insect population in check by devouring scores of the … and many of them have been found during the spring and fall migrations. Where to look The best places to look for migrant birds in the area are near water and edges, such as woods next to … and many of them have been found during the spring and fall migrations. Where to look The best places to look for migrant birds in the area are near water and edges, such as woods next to …
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… Nine Secret Spaces Fun Spots for all ages Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: Varied Time: 2-3 hours Stop 1: Visitor Center Kick … and gardens in Chicago, often with a council ring constructed of natural materials—a gathering place for talk, storytelling, song or campfires. What story would you tell in a council ring? …
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… Garden Budburst brings researchers, educators, gardeners, and community members together for a community science project to uncover the stories of plants and animals affected by human impacts on the environment. Visit Budburst As a Budburst community scientist, you may invest as much or as little time as … on one or more plants over one season or over many years, or report on one plant observed for one day. All data contributions are valuable. Plants and animals don't have calendars or …
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… but I was disappointed in the number of tomatoes. What can I do? It's a common question for our Plant Information Service , and there are many reasons a tomato plant might underperform, … so if you do not have an optimal in-ground or raised bed location, you can plant in pots and place them in a sunny location. 2. You've heard that tomatoes need heat? That means warm soil, … reach 65 to 85 degrees. 3. Tomatoes need soil that’s rich in organic matter. Tomatoes grow best in fertile, well-composted soil (add well-rotted manure and/or shredded leaves) that’s …
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… with new and varied offerings. We opened the Regenstein Learning Campus in 2016 as a place for people of all ages and abilities to explore the natural world and participate in a wide array … director of the Garden, the Garden staff works as a coordinated team every day to bring the best the Garden has to offer to all of its varied constituencies. Thank you for your commitment …
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