… exemplified in the Asian American community. Dennis Makishima, master bonsai and tree pruner from California, describes the metaphor of pruning as a life philosophy. Donna Kobayashi, Garden …
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… success The difference between a pleasurable outing and a bone-chilling disaster may start with your clothes. Dressing in loose layers (the air between layers helps keep us warm) … if you learn to look at it in a little bit of a different way.” Four winter favorites from Fred Spicer Here are Spicer’s favorite wintertime walks, which, he said, “offer completely …
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Q: I have had problems with insects on my houseplants during past winters. Is there anything I can do to prevent or control them? A: The first step is to keep insects out of the house by carefully inspecting any plants before bringing them into your home. This is especially important for plants that have spent the summer outdoors. If insects are found, isolate the affected plants immediately. The …
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… Letter from Robert F. Finke Chairman of the Board As the Chicago Botanic Garden approaches the final … needs, such as the recent project to protect the Garden’s irrigation and cooling systems from zebra mussels (about $900,000). The Garden’s operating revenue remains strong, and net … needs, such as the recent project to protect the Garden’s irrigation and cooling systems from zebra mussels (about $900,000). The Garden’s operating revenue remains strong, and net …
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… Letter from Jean M. Franczyk President and CEO On a warm, cloudy morning last August, the parking lots … worked at the Garden last summer as part of the Veteran Internship Program, funded by grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. In a … worked at the Garden last summer as part of the Veteran Internship Program, funded by grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. In a …
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… Q. I found some stored seeds from previous years. Can I use them this growing season? A. Many gardeners save previous years’ seeds, either from store-bought packets or harvested straight from the garden. Often, the reason for germination failure is sowing dead seeds. To test the …
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… dry out fast and can stress the plant. Garden centers offer plenty of elegant planters made from plastic, composite resin, terra cotta, concrete, and ceramic materials. But you can also use … plant. To get started, place a few coffee filters over the drainage holes to keep the soil from washing out. Next, add moistened organic, soilless potting mix to within an inch of the … color is a good indication of the need for a fertilizer boost—the rich, dark green leaves start to fade if a plant needs some nutritional attention. Use an all-purpose water-soluble …
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… made of green florist foam, which absorbs water. Soak the florist foam thoroughly before you start and set it on a waterproof tray while you work. Using fresh flowers in winter will be a … time to make a plan. Figure out how many blooms you think you'll need, and order a few extra from the florist just in case. Of course, if you do this in summer, you may be able to use flowers from your own cutting garden. The best flowers to use are full and mounded, such as carnations, …
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… Louise Law used dried flowers, hung on copper wire, and arranged them in alphabetical order from A to Z to create the installation. Herbarium by Rebecca Louise Law The flowers were collected from our display gardens and dried by a team of Garden volunteers. I was struck by how many … tips Gather about four stems and bundle with small rubber bands (size #8). Hang upside down from wire hangers. Smaller bundles are better and smaller rubber bands hold tighter as the stems …
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