… Borrowing Members of the Chicago Botanic Garden may borrow eight books, DVDs, or videos for 28 days. Renewing Books, DVDs, and videos may be renewed one time in person, by phone at … be returned to the Lenhardt Library of the Chicago Botanic Garden. A bookdrop is available for after-hours returns. Interlibrary Loan Circulating items are made available for interlibrary loan to other libraries. Nonmembers may request materials from the Lenhardt …
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… native plants can play in home landscapes. But just because a plant has been growing somewhere for as long as anyone can remember doesn't mean it's a native plant! Important to the ecosystem … provide each member of the community with habitat in which live, and food or nutrients on which to survive. Invasive species, often nonnative plants that are not a natural part of the … and an ecosystem that needs to be restored. Urban development also has a negative effect on ecosystems, causing native habitats to become fragmented, and making it harder for birds to …
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… ethanol" and mentioned switchgrass as a possible source. The most promising cultivars for bioenergy are 'Alamo' in the deep south, 'Kanlow' for mid latitudes, and 'Cave-in-Rock' for … producers, farmers, and consumers, the plant may achieve prominence far removed from its place on the prairie. Switchgrass can produce high yields with very low applications of fertilizer, …
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… different types of turf aeration. Core aeration removes cores of soil that are deposited back on the lawn. Walking, mowing, and watering break up the cores of soil and help redistribute them … Core aeration is the most effective method of aeration because it allows the most room for water, nutrients, and root development. The best time to aerate lawns is in the spring or … best time. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
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… fall, giving the tree an appearance of a rainbow. The narrow habit of this tree makes it ideal for small gardens. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … and Europe. The genus includes about 20 species; hybridization efforts have tended to focus on enhanced fall foliage color. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes more than 30 …
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… Light yellow petals surround a bright purple lip on this cane orchid ideal for leis. Grow in bright light, moderate humidity, well drained potting media. The flower spikes … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… are pruned. Small yellow flowers appear in March, and during a cool spring, they'll last for weeks. Bright red fruit that ripens in midsummer is edible but extremely tart. Fall color can be reddish to purple, depending on the year. The gray-brown to rich-brown exfoliating, flaky bark, is very attractive. The … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
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… look like green cucumbers; as they age, they change to pinkish red as dark red seeds pop out on the surface. Magnificent tree for a large area. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in …
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… from which all modern lilac cultivars are derived. Hybridization efforts have tended to focus on bloom color, fragrance, and overall habit of the plant. The species is native to rocky … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
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… Light yellow lip and petals are edged in lavender pink on this fragrant relative of cattleya orchids. Grow in bright light, high humidity and very well drained soils for best repeat bloom. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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