… Picturing the Prairie Paintings by Philip Juras May 1 – September 12, 2021 Sunrise, Nachusa Grasslands, … 2019, Oil on canvas, 36 x 54 in. Philip Juras’s exhibition of landscape paintings celebrates the rich aesthetics, ecology, and history of Illinois prairies. Juras explored the Chicago area … on a journey of prairie landscapes from the Wisconsin border to the southern end of the state. This body of work continues Juras’s exploration of natural landscapes, especially historical …
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… so many plants to grow and just not enough time to grow them. Even when days shorten and frost is on the pumpkin, there are some important duties left before gardeners can truly call it a … techniques, you can minimize problems next spring through prevention techniques employed this fall. Water Regular watering of trees and shrubs is one of the most beneficial of all … and ornamental grasses should be cut down after a few freezes rather than left standing for winter interest. Eliminate convenient nesting areas for rodents through proper sanitation. If …
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… the leaves of tall switchgrass or the sharp “chip” calls of migrating birds as they search for seeds on coneflowers and coreopsis. The Dixon Prairie is a wonderful 15-acre re-creation of six distinct prairie ecosystems that once spanned thousands … of acres across Illinois and other midwestern states. If you haven’t strolled through this part of the Garden, late summer is a good time to do so. There are more than 250 species of …
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… Gomez Age: 16 Grade: 11 School: Waukegan High School What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? Making friends What's your favorite vegetable? Corn What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I read a lot of comic books, my favorite color is black. … favorite vegetable? Corn What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I like five different sports, have six siblings, and like working out. Ben Kaminsky Age: 16 Grade: 11 School: Maryville …
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… love to watch spring unfold in gardens everywhere—but at the Chicago Botanic Garden, my heart is in the water. As the Woman’s Board Curator of Aquatics, I like to point out the signs of … projects that was completed in 2012. The restored shoreline provides an enhanced habitat for our aquatic life, which includes wood ducks, double-crested cormorants, and snapping turtles, … smoke leaving a bonfire. If you look farther downslope, you might see another short flower, this one vibrant yellow. This plant is marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) and should not be …
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… Bring realism to your botanical artwork with a focus on identifying the morphological features of plants. Emphasizing specific plant parts in illustrations is critical to the identification of plant species in both scientific flora and identification manuals. Through …
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… time's the charm Spike the corpse flower has bloomed again at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is the third time Spike has begun a bloom cycle. In 2015, the corpse flower ultimately lacked the … that recently bloomed, Hope and The Velvet Queen. Blooming is not the end of the life cycle for these plants, which are also known as titan arums. When pollinated, they produce fruit and … 20.125" 17.25 5/22 22.75" 18.5 5/23 25.875" 20.375 5/24 28.25" 21.75 5/25 31.125" 23.75 5/26 34" 24.5 5/27 37" 26.75 5/28 39.625" 27.75 5/29 44" 30.625 5/30 50.25" 34.625 6/1 58.25" …
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… Stroll through the Garden’s 100-acre McDonald Woods this month and you'll be greeted by countless trees and shrubs unfurling their flower buds and … tiny soil organisms—all of which evolved with the plants. (One well-known example is the monarch butterfly, which only lays its eggs on milkweed ( Asclepias ) species. The … few native plants to your garden. They can offer food, shelter, nesting material, and a place for insects and birds to lay their eggs. They tolerate the vagaries of an ever-changing climate. …
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… 20, June 16, July 17, and August 19, 2015 1 p.m. Learn more about your favorite gardens from the people who help them grow! This event features an informal presentation and tour followed by a period of questions and answers. Each program runs 30 to 45 minutes. Call (847) 835-6851 for more information. …
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… 'Aqua Velva' is a large (28 inches tall, 26 inches wide) hosta with puckered blue-green leaves. Its white … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches …
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