… Native to northeastern Greece, northern and northeastern Turkey, and Georgia, Lenten rose ( Helleborus orientalis ) is quite at home in Chicago's chilly spring. It blooms for six to eight weeks, beginning in mid-February when snow is often still on the ground. Lenten roses …
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… 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium $47.20/$59 $29 with student ID; call (847) 835-6801 to register at this rate Register Now Celebrate pollinator week by learning more about … & Ecologist Beyond their importance to pollinators, many other reasons support why it is important for us to integrate native species in the landscapes that surround us. Once we agree … adoption. 10:15 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. The value of cities in pollinator conservation: Steps to best support our native bees Rebecca Tonietto , Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, …
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… in our Semitropical Greenhouse. Spike brought the nation’s—and even the world’s—attention to the Garden, as we waited for our first-ever flowering titan to open up in all its stinky and … become a household name! Many of you were devoted watchers of the streaming live cam on our website and on YouTube, and many wrote to say that you saw me every morning checking on him, … about these plants through frequent visits and reading the information on the website. Best of all was the opportunity to monitor growth through the live cam: we viewed Spike from time …
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… Looking for fun projects to do indoors? Here’s one with a great return: start seeds. It’s easy to do, whether you want to … It's a great time to start broccoli, peppers, and brussel sprouts. Check the timing before you buy, and use the seed packet information to lay out your timeline. Start with a sterile … die, check often to keep the mix evenly moist but never sopping (bottom-watering often works best). A few weeks after starting, give the seedlings one application of a very weak solution of …
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… Tomato-Growing Information Know your pests & diseases Know what pests and diseases look like to troubleshoot before they get in your garden beds. Many stubborn diseases affect tomato plants. … from Honolulu, Hawaii [ CC BY-SA 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons . Tomato spotted wilt virus is caused by thrips—tiny flying insects that chew tomato flowers and transmit the virus. Young … in the compost pile). If the yellowing quickly spreads upward and the plant is wilting, it’s best to remove and destroy it. Twisted leaves mottled with light and dark green streaks is often …
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… Student Center East 750 S. Halsted 20% Discount for friends of the Chicago Botanic Garden To claim the discount, go to the registration page on the Bioneers website. Once there, go to the bottom right hand corner of the registration form and enter the … challenges through interactive workshops, panels, skill shares, and performing arts. The theme is The Living City, using the body as a metaphor for the critical systems needed to keep Chicago …
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… developed the Climate Change in My Backyard curriculum series. The project targets grades 5 to 12. Lesson plans and activity support materials on this page are free to all. "The reason we developed this curriculum is because there were few or no regionally relevant climate-change curricula out there," said … schools from Waukegan to Cairo. Throughout the process, the Garden trained teachers on best ways to deliver the curriculum. This unique, technology-rich curriculum series integrates …
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… Come for the Flowers, Stay for the Birds View our full bird list The Chicago Botanic Garden is known for its gorgeous plants, but beautiful birds also abound here, and it’s a great place to bird-watch as a family. Children and parents alike will be amazed at the variety of birds they … the Garden during their migrations. Whichever time of year you choose, mornings are generally best because birds are most active then, and often most vocal. You can even begin watching birds …
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… Spice_holidaycards My 2-year-old son is a little too young to carve or paint his own pumpkin this year, so creating a “pump-cano” was … for him. This is an entertaining and simple activity for children of all ages and a great way to extend Halloween celebrations during the first week of November with leftover …
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… books,” explained Leora Siegel, library director. “If visitors or members would like to pay tribute to someone special or mark a special occasion, they can dedicate a book in the library in the … then fill out a book dedication form, including copy for the bookplate. After the bookplate is printed and mounted, you’ll be notified that it has taken its place on the library shelves. …
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