… If you want to keep your garden bursting with color from spring through fall, there's one simple habit to … ways to encourage more flowers. It’s quick, satisfying, and helps your plants look their best. Heather Sherwood, a senior horticulturist, shares these tips. Deadheading basil Why … weekly rhythm So how often should you deadhead? “I like to do it weekly,” Sherwood says. “That way, it never becomes overwhelming, and you catch things before they go to seed or start looking …
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… holiday tips. We hope one of ways you’ll commemorate this season of rebirth and rejoicing is to visit with your family, to see how earth is gloriously renewing itself within our 24 … junk possessing a shelf life of two seconds. What could be cuter, not to mention a great way to recycle, than cuddly bunnies and chicks made out of those single socks lurking about the … will be greening up as well. The Chicago Botanic Garden wishes you and your families the very best of holidays and hopes to see you all out here soon, enjoying springtime at its best! … …
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… This class is a deep dive into the latest farm tools for creating efficiency and optimal growing in your garden or on the farm. … for farmers and gardeners of different abilities and physical needs. We will discuss how to gauge the perfect timing for seeding your crops plus soil preparation and assessments. Natasha …
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… Q: Last year my mums grew tall and spindly. Is there something I can do to prevent this from happening again this year? A: Hardy chrysanthemum plants can grow 1 to 3 feet tall, depending on the cultivar, with a spread sometimes equal to the height. To keep … sun per day. Plants requiring full sun that are planted in shady areas will often stretch for more sunlight and grow straggly. The soil should be well-drained and kept slightly moist. …
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… First is a paid, seven-week summer internship program at the Chicago Botanic Garden designed for rising junior and senior high school students with a passion for science and the environment. It's more than just summer fun—it's a springboard to your future success! The College First program offers students the following: College-level … the secrets of local ecosystems on our exciting Friday field trips. College and career prep: Get invaluable support and resources to navigate college applications and launch your future. Get …
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… your holiday eco-friendly. We hope one of ways you’ll commemorate this season of renewal is to visit the Garden with your family, to see how the earth is gloriously rejuvenating itself … and styrofoam. Unfortunately, no company has yet developed a compostible “bag-o-plagues.” The best we can do here is to encourage you to pass those nonbiodegradable tchochkes along from … decorate the top cover. Voila! Of course, Passover crafts aren’t only for children. Knitters, get your needles ready (as if there isn’t enough to do already! Oy!): there’s an amazingly …
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… Tour the Fruit & Vegetable Garden Go Organic Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .35 miles Time: 40-50 mins Stop 1: Build Healthy Soil … 7,000 apple varieties were documented in America. Today there are fewer than 100. We grow 26 varieties on the Fruit & Vegetable Island. Lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, apples: whenever you … Your Space Window boxes. Cold frames. Hanging baskets. Raised beds. Vertical walls. There's a way to grow vegetables in any size garden. Vegetables grown here are all compact varieties that …
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… Nature Preschool Registration and Cancellation Policies CANCELLATION POLICY FOR 2025 – 26 Please notify Ann Halley of your withdrawal by July 1, 2025, via email at Click here to show mail address . After July 1, tuition payments will not be refunded. Registration fees are …
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… ❤️ How lovely is it that Father’s Day coincides with the start of summer—it’s the perfect time to help dad relax and take a break outside. Here’s a list of Father’s Day gift ideas and tips for … to handle. Bonus points if you use homegrown herbs from your windowsill or garden. Kids knows best Want to help dad grow a butterfly— and do his part for a healthy ecoysystem? Yep, there’s a … him to get some fresh air, you could throw in a wide-brimmed sun hat. Need a sure-fire way to de-crank a dad? One word: hammock. Help older gardeners get growing Encourage older dads …
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… nature images. Here are a few exercises you can do inside and out, with resources available to you. Mini meditation session visualizing a favorite nature spot: Sit comfortable in a quiet place, close your eyes, and breathe normally. Do your best to relax, one breath at a time. Count 10 breath cycles. Notice how your body feels, feel the … May the Earth be safe. May the Earth be peaceful. May the Earth be kind. Meditate on a leaf:* Get in a relaxed state, sitting upright, and breathing normally. Hold a leaf from a tree or an …
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