… My research interests generally fall under the umbrella of reproductive ecology and conservation of plant species. My dissertation work … impacted by a biocontrol weevil. I am also interested in developing measures of success and best practices for ex situ plant conservation programs, from collecting genetically diverse seed accessions to minimizing genetic change during storage and increasing likelihood of success of restorations. …
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… Tom Soulsby is the senior horticulturist for the Rose Garden, Heritage Garden, and Linden Allée. He is … his passion for horticulture excellence. As a lifelong gardener, some of Soulsby's best horticulture education has come from practical hands-on gardening that included working as a child alongside his dad. His love of gardening carries over to his own home. Before pursuing his passion for public horticulture, Soulsby was a director at …
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… Kathleen Spiess Interim Chief Development Officer As interim chief development officer of the Chicago Botanic Garden, Kathleen brings more than 25 years of fundraising experience to the Garden. She has a proven track record of building strong donor relationships, driving … through leadership transitions and is committed to ensuring continuity and stability for staff, donors, and partners. Most recently, Kathleen served as vice president of development …
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… The Greening Tradition The tradition of bringing greens into the house in December has its roots … plants, and gardening associations of Christmas, and added a tree, decorations, and candles to light up the night. Wealthy Victorians with “glass houses” were able to extend the growing … One Yourself The craft-oriented gardener might prefer starting a topiary from scratch. This is best done in late spring, when the plant can pick up a sturdy habit by growing outdoors in ideal …
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… Sources The following is a list of our most frequently used sources for "What's in Bloom: Bloom Highlights." Reference Books Brickell, Christopher, and H. Mark … The following is a list of our most frequently used sources for "What's in Bloom: Bloom Highlights." Reference Books Brickell, Christopher, and H. Mark Cathey, eds. The …
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… What an amazing plant science moment occurred in the Semitropical Greenhouse this morning, as a fascinated crowd gathered to see what was happening with Spike, the titan arum. On Saturday, it was determined that Spike …
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… Persistence can be a good trait for prairie plants. Take this tale of the return of the Hill’s thistle ( Cirsium hillii ) to the Dixon Prairie at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I’m the assistant ecologist for the natural … at the Garden. While managing some tall vegetation on the gravel hill of the Dixon Prairie in summer 2016, I noticed something I have not seen in a while. It was a thistle! Hill’s thistle …
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… Thank you Thank you for your inquiry. We will be in touch soon. … Thank you for your inquiry. We will be in touch soon. …
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… an intern. Marina is an avid juicer and loves sharing her amazing concoctions with everyone on the farm. She just received an associate’s degree in sustainable agriculture from the College of Lake County. Audrey Brinkers Intern First season Audrey is an intern who recently graduated from Indiana University. She came to Chicago to combine her love of and experience with farming with youth development work. Her …
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… you, Rachel Carson. For me, personally, Silent Spring had a profound impact. It was one of the books we read at my mother’s insistence and then discussed around the dinner table. . . . … of the environment and so involved with environmental issues. Her example inspired me to write Earth in the Balance. . . . Her picture hangs on my office wall among those of … oranges and whole wheat flour from San Diego State University’s co-op parking lot, ½ mile each way every week (several trips each time). Later, when she got cancer, she endured the remark, …
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