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  • … Botanic Garden. Feather reed grass ( Calamagrostis  ×  acutiflora  ‘Karl Foerster’) has, for good reason, become a staple in perennial gardens. Calamagrostis  ×  acutiflora  ‘Karl … two species native to Europe and Asia can thank German nurseryman Karl Foerster (1874–1970), for discovering the species in the 1930s along a railway in Germany. It is reported that he … Foerster’s Lasting Imprint on the World of Horticulture,” Cubits.org (blog), April 26, 2010,  http://cubits.org/articlesongardening/articles/view/325/ . Van Sweden, James.  …
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  • … from the brink of extinction? The answer might be found in zoo animals. That’s the inspiration for Chicago Botanic Garden scientist Jeremie Fant’s latest research. Fant, a molecular ecologist and plant genetics guru, is working with other … Fant, and the rest of the Garden’s conservation scientists are doing, check out the latest news here .     …
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  • … Wild , went on to be a no. 1 bestseller and an acclaimed movie starring Reese Witherspoon. Her latest bestseller, Brave Enough , continues her inspirational journey with a collection of quotes …
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  • … Choose a color and let it guide the process.”   Backyard Foraging Don’t overlook your garden for sources of seed heads, pods, dried leaves, and colorful stems. Red-twig dogwood or curly … snipped from evergreens can enhance your autumn and winter arrangements. “You can forage for things like thistle heads,” Joynt said. “Some of these things are hard to find in flower … ) branches, holly with red berries, and viburnum berries join some of her creations. The idea for an arrangement may come to her as she builds a base of leaves for texture. “I love working …
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  • … July 14 – September 30, 2012 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens exhibition is a stunning collection of fine …
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  • … GardenGuide Enhance Your Visit with the GardenGuide App 2.0 Technology can enhance your next visit to the Garden! The GardenGuide app features an interactive map, tour guide, event calendar, … path on the map indicates where you should walk, with key information pins that can be touched for more information. Best of all there are audio narratives by Kris Jarantoski, former executive … Enhance Your Visit with the GardenGuide App 2.0 Technology can enhance your next visit to the Garden! The …
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  • … abundant white flowers and fruit that starts out pink and matures to blue; it is one of the latest viburnums to bloom. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of the nation’s fruits and vegetables were homegrown. More than ever, people are eager to get back in the garden. It’s time to pick up your shovel and build your own victory garden. Each … 6 Crops to Grow this Year Week 1: Don’t know what to plant? Here are six crops to consider for your home garden. You can start small, too: We have tips on growing a salad in a container or … Tomato of a Different Color Leafy Greens Kale Rethink Your First Salad of the Year Mesclun Mix Get Growing Week 2: Information to help you get your garden growing.   Evaluate Your Space …
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