… industrial dumping ground could host plant life. “The conservation community is always looking for new ways to offset the impact of human activity on rare species and critical habitat,” said Jeremie Fant, Ph.D., a conservation scientist at the Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action at the Garden. “This wetland was so damaged that we … and holds traces of heavy metals. Slag is why this once thriving wetland became barren. For decades, nearby industrial plants dumped molten waste here, which hardened in layers up to 15 …
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… horticultural therapist and the coordinator of the Buehler Enabling Garden. She is responsible for designing and maintaining the Enabling Garden plantings as well as delivering plant-based … horticultural therapist and the coordinator of the Buehler Enabling Garden. She is responsible for designing and maintaining the Enabling Garden plantings as well as delivering plant-based …
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… Join us for a day in the kitchen where we will review skills, get our hands messy, and try something new …
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… own challenges and rewards. Learn from a seasoned rooftop farmer about what the city requires for a rooftop buildout. Participants will be guided through the many decisions you’ll make as you …
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… of years. It flowers in late summer with small globes of fragrant lilac florets and is known for its twisting blue-green leaves that are also fragrant. It prefers average, well-drained soil …
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… a container with fresh-cut evergreen boughs and berried or brightly colored branches. Dress for the weather and bring pruners and gloves. Chicago Botanic Garden horticulture staff …
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… flowers provide continuous bloom throughout the warmer months on this nonhardy perennial bred for dwarf size, excellent lateral branches, and larger-than-normal flowers. Butterflies and bees …
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… in full sun. This cultivar is not only a delight to have on the dinner table but also a feast for the eyes in the garden. …
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… like bees and butterflies are highly attracted to the scent and shapes of the flowers for a great display come mid-summer. …
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… This cultivar was raised by John Dalrymple and was named for the Glasnevin Botanical Garden in Ireland. It features tiny, fragrant, lilac-blue flowers …
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