… fall color? Not too many. Fragrance, flowers, colorful berries, and attractive shapes are the features most gardeners request. And yet the gradual, long-lasting autumn leaf change is one … time of year is seeing how plants play off each other; how color combinations shift from year to year; how much beauty is to be found in the subtle combinations as well as the more brilliant … Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’) A the hardiest of the Japanese maples and the one that performs best in Chicago gardens. Its distinctive palmate leaves are red-purple in summer but change to …
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… Velvet Night Alumroot has purple black leaves with silver and purple overlays. The silver markings are blotchy rather than continuous, creating an interesting look. The leaf … rounded. It definitely has an unusual black frosty look and the foliage coloration develops best in part shade. Huechera Velvet Night will mature to 7 inches tall, 17 inches wide and the lacey white flower panicles in the late spring will …
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… New! During this interactive, informative, and relaxing workshop, learn about the many causes of stress during the holiday season; the negative effect long-term stress has on our bodies, minds, and emotions; and methods to control how we respond to difficult situations. A variety of relaxation techniques will be …
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… Gardening and Mental Health Gardening and Mental Health SIBBALDIA: The Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture, No. 13 Revitalisation When my cold soul yearns for … was completed on time? Where would I find time to be kind to myself somewhere along the way? I know this challenge is familiar to many women, and it certainly was not the first time I … garden fork. And the planting hasn't even begun! Yes, you could say that I'm happiest, at my best, and with my clearest, most productive thoughts when I am gardening, mowing, clearing wooded …
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… It's butterfly season! Butterflies are members of the insect order called Lepidoptera . There are about 2,000 types of moths and butterflies in Illinois. Of these, about 150 species are butterflies and 1,850 species are moths. Our local butterflies range from the tiny Eastern-tailed blue and gray hairstreak to the giant swallowtail. Butterflies and their offspring (eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalids) …
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… . Three simple steps will make a big difference in preventing winter burn. A burlap screen on the Esplanade path protects young boxwoods in this highly-trafficked area. Prepare properly The … for some plants. Plant salt tolerant plants along busy roads; broad-leaved evergreens perform best when sited so that they are protected from the winter sun and wind. The later in the season … has damaged the foliage. Provide good follow-up care Commonsense care will go a long way to keeping plants healthy. Provide supplemental water to newly installed evergreens in late …
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… New! Curious about how to lower your environmental impact? Want to know what is being done in Illinois on environmental issues? Join the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)— one of the top environmental policy organizations in …
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… shelf-stable vinegar pickles, and fermented pickles like classic kosher dills. Learn about the various techniques to create your own delicious pickles and enjoy. Emily Paster, cookbook author and blogger ITW …
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… Chris Martine, Ph.D., talks about guiding students away from their electronic devices and into the plant world. It is a pretty spring day. The sun shines through my office window, illuminating … students into the forest to learn to identify plants. They are learning to see plants a new way, through methods Martine encourages everyone to adapt: putting down electronic devices and … these can engender greater awareness, I think, but they are not enough. Unsurprisingly, the best way to connect people with the real world is still to get them outside, unplugged and in …
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… of nature-based educational programs serving infants through retirees is offered year-round at the Chicago Botanic Garden. With curriculum ranging from free, informal drop-in activities to professional certificate programs, the Garden meets the needs of learners of all ages, … of nature-based educational programs serving infants through retirees is offered year-round at the Chicago Botanic Garden. With curriculum ranging from free, informal drop-in activities to …
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