… are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. Accessible parking is located in parking lots 1 and 2. Nearly all areas of the Garden are accessible by wheelchair, … fee applies: members: $15, nonmembers $20. Please note: quantities are limited. The ECV is a single-person chair only. Young children are not allowed to operate or ride on the chair. … driver's license and signature of a parent or guardian over the age of 21. Scooter training is provided and required, and restrictions do apply. A release form must be signed by the guest …
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… of the Garden and its activities. The privilege of being a member of the Woman’s Board is offered to those who have demonstrated a desire to participate actively in support of the … attend events planned by the Woman’s Board and to take an active role in our Plant Sales. It is also important to serve on a committee. Woman’s Board events require the personal involvement … There are no meetings in July, August, or March. The September meeting begins the year and is an important meeting, as is the June Annual Meeting. We anticipate that members will attend …
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… Kleinman Family Cove Skimming 1.25 miles of shoreline, the Kleinman Family Cove is an optimal place to study aquatic plants and animals. Located on the Garden's North Lake, it … Cove, students analyze aquatic animal life, assess water quality, and discover why water is important to human health. Others explore the importance of shoreline management in the … about the importance of freshwater systems. The Cove serves family members who take part in on-site programs, students on field trips, Camp CBG groups, scouts, and participants in the Garden's …
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… and Staff Alicia Green, M.A., NCC, HTR Coordinator, Buehler Enabling Garden Alicia Green is responsible for maintaining the Buehler Enabling Garden as a world-class display and for … She obtained a master's degree in counseling from Northeastern Illinois University in 2009 and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D. Horticulture Educator and Professor … Glossary and published several magazine articles. His book on perennial flowers is soon to be published. …
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… meals. In accordance with the Kraft Foods mission to fight hunger, food grown in the garden is donated to local agencies. They include soup kitchens and food pantries in the networks of … in this vocational training program continue to maintain the garden. Windy City Harvest is a nine-month skills training and job placement program. Following the opening of the garden, … small garden how-to's, seed starting for cool season crops, and building healthy soil. This is the first initiative undertaken by Kraft Foods at its corporate campus and the first corporate …
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… as an optimal outdoor laboratory, the Ellis Goodman Family Foundation Green Roof Garden South is supporting national research to better understand the response of plant communities to extreme … Chicagoland Grows ® plant introduction program . Plant Evaluation The goal of the program is to determine, through scientific evaluation, which plants are superior for gardens in the … qualities, cultural adaptability, winter hardiness, and disease and pest resistance. It is the intent of the program to study and recommend plants that are readily available in area …
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… large fruit need light. Remember, the amount of flowers (and, therefore, fruit) produced is directly correlated to the amount of sunlight received. If your plants last year looked … that tomatoes need heat? That means warm soil, too. The midwestern gardener's rule of thumb is to wait until after Memorial Day to plant tomatoes into the ground—they simply won’t thrive … of the best varieties you can grow for tomato sauce. Slicing One of summer’s great pleasures is a platter of sliced tomatoes, interleaved with slices of fresh mozzarella and just-picked …
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… from Honolulu, Hawaii [ CC BY-SA 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons . Tomato spotted wilt virus is caused by thrips—tiny flying insects that chew tomato flowers and transmit the virus. Young leaves turn bronze with small brown speckles, and the plant is stunted. Tomato guru Craig LeHoullier (author of Epic Tomatoes ) suggests using yellow sticky … (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 …
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… 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 … the location of your choice. Learn more or book your session. Programs Horticultural Therapy is supported by an endowment from the Buehler Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Abra Prentice Foundation, Inc., Albers/Kuhn Family Foundation, the …
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… Code of Conduct The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Garden staff, … sexual orientation or national origin. In the event of any such behavior or other conduct that is disrespectful to our staff, volunteers, visitors, and property at any Garden site, we reserve any and all rights permitted by applicable law, including removal, revocation of …
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