… More plants! Although several perennials can be divided in late summer, spring is a good time for this task. That’s because temperatures are cool and the soil is usually moist. Dividing … such as yarrow (Achillea) and beebalm (Monarda). It’s also a fun way to increase plants for your garden or your gardening friends. Achillea Monarda Hostas are among the easiest perennials to divide. This is a task for late April and May, when the leaves are just a few inches tall. A spade with a sharp edge, a …
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… $25 members/$30 nonmembers Day-of: $30 members/$35 nonmembers Parking is per car; free for Garden members By purchasing tickets for this event, you agree to terms and conditions stated below. * Must be 21 or older to purchase … may also be purchased at the Chicago Botanic Garden Information Desk in the Visitor Center. For questions, please call (847) 835-5440. Must be 21 years of age or older with valid …
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… through fall. Phil Douglas, curator of woody plants, shares six of his favorite shrubs for fall color. Fothergilla xintermedia 'Mount Airy’ In early spring, this shrub produces a … foliage makes it an autumnal star. “These shrubs turn vibrant yellow, orange, red, and purple for lengthy periods during the fall,” Douglas says. Plant it in full sun to part shade in a spot … fothergilla. Rhus copallina 'Lanham's Purple’ Flameleaf and shining sumac are common names for this native, sun-loving plant. ‘Lanham’s Purple’ is a cultivar with rich burgundy-purple …
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… not just in May, but in February. Yes, now is the time to start planning and planting for an uplifting display of blooms—the early risers—that can grace your home landscape from late … important, these early bloomers provide protein-rich nectar and pollen—the first fresh food for hungry bees that emerge on a sunny day after a long winter. As their name implies, snowdrops … the sun warm the soil. Extend the flowering by selecting bulbs that bloom at different times. For example, there are many daffodils that bloom early, midseason, and late spring. Follow the …
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… Before heading for mulch piles, these plants take one final star turn. At the Chicago Botanic Garden, even in … Imagine root flares, weathered stumps, and twisted branches taking center stage. Once bound for the mulch pile, these remnants now take a last autumnal bow as art before they return to … Garden. Visitors may smile at the novelty, but they may also feel something deeper: gratitude for years of service, or even a quiet recognition of shared mortality. The Final Cut: Coppiced …
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… Intermediate Digital Photography Lightroom 1 Photoshop 1 (proficiency tests available for intermediate students) Required Courses: Creative Fine Art Digital Photography Textures & … Intermediate Digital Photography Lightroom 1 Photoshop 1 (proficiency tests available for intermediate students) Required Courses: Creative Fine Art Digital Photography Textures & …
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… of the art installation Of Earth and Sky , created by poet Keli Stewart and artist Luke Jerram for Flourish: The Garden at 50 , the Garden’s 50th birthday celebration that runs through … connection. “We were really immersed in our memories,” said Ketaurah James, the manager for Windy City Harvest’s VeggieRx program, who helped coordinate the staff workshop. “Hearing … barbecue in a park when her dad was still alive. “Reminiscing was so vivid,” she said. And as for the youth participants, “They put a lot of their farm work into their poetry,” said Iririan …
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… view of natural history. A properly arranged bouquet was said to convey a “secret message” for the recipient. The “social media” of its day, this Victorian fad, led to many editions of … The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lenhardt Library presents this symposium as the capstone event for a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities to conserve and digitize language of flower genre editions. Collaboration: The …
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… check out some of the many insect identification books. A good bug I.D. book is a great tool for the gardener. Each morning, two of the Garden’s plant healthcare technicians scout for insect damage and disease and report back to Tom Tiddens, plant healthcare supervisor. Before you reach for a pesticide, “Give Mother Nature a chance to clean things up,” he says. That’s important …
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… too frequently, their uneaten food will encourage algae. If your pond contains too many fish for the volume of water, you will probably need a pumped filtration system. A brand new pond … is achieved among plants, fish and scavengers. Be sure your pond contains enough plants for its size, particularly the submerged aquatics known as oxygenators. They absorb nitrates from …
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