… Life on the prairie hasn’t been a breeze for the beautiful eastern prairie fringed orchid ( Platanthera … same time, large portions of its wet prairie, sedge meadow, and wetland habitat were converted to agriculture. By 1989, just 20 percent of the original population of Platanthera leucophaea … picture of the present-day status of genetic diversity of the species, and insight into the best ways to manage it for the future. Claire Ellwanger measures orchid seedpods in the field. …
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… Gardening is all about embracing change. You plant seeds and wait to see which ones will sprout. You monitor emerging spring buds to mark the time until leaf-out and see which ones were affected by Chicago’s harsh winter. And you watch … and is essential for maintaining the design intent. Roses need proper pruning to provide the best display of flowers. For instance, the Linden Allée and the bald cypress hedge in the …
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… My main research is the comparative evaluation of ornamental plants, predominantly herbaceous perennials, to determine the best garden plants for the Upper Midwest and areas with similar climatic conditions. The …
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… Top-rated Plants The following list contains plants in the Plant Evaluation Program that are also top-rated plants for the Chicagoland growing region (zone 5). Asclepias (milkweed) Aster (aster) Athyrium (lady … The following list contains plants in the Plant Evaluation Program that are also top-rated plants for the Chicagoland growing region …
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… Funders Windy City Harvest Funders The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest is supported by government grants and generous … development, green job training, nourishing food, and thriving greenspaces are accessible in Chicago communities where Windy City Harvest works. The Chicago Botanic Garden gratefully acknowledges the institutions and individuals who support Windy City Harvest’s work to advance a more sustainable, inclusive, and healthy food system. Major support for Chicago …
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… Clinical Officer of Operations Lawndale Christian Health Center Dr. Wayne Detmer works to improve access to care and health outcomes in North Lawndale. English Spanish Why would a botanic garden partner with a community health center, and why would a health center think about farming in the community? It wasn’t immediately obvious. Partnership: Better Together Back in 2010, I … partner with a community health center, and why would a health center think about farming in the community? It wasn’t immediately obvious. Partnership: Better Together Back in 2010, I …
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… This is the story of a road trip I took with some corpse flowers, the rock stars of the plant world. One … the Chicago Botanic Garden’s plant collection is the more than 70 species of Amorphophallus . In particular, Amorphophallus titanum , also called the titan arum or corpse flower, has gained … at bloom time—a hybrid of week-old gym socks and a rotting mouse that you just can’t seem to find in your kitchen. The Garden began collecting titan arums, or corpse flowers, in 2003. …
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… The cooler temperatures have put an end to tender annuals, herbs, and most perennials. If you haven’t brought in your houseplants from … also chew on tender plant parts. In large numbers, they can be a nuisance. Sticky traps will get some of these jumpers. Water the plant from the saucer and let the top inch or two of soil …
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… Nelumbo lutea , the American yellow lotus, is the only lotus native to the United States. Hardy from Zones 4 to 11, it grows naturally in large ponds and lakes as … rhizomes, and leaves are an integral part of the Asian diet. Interestingly enough, one of the best and most popular lotus cultivars now grown in aquatic gardens is 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum' — …
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