… September 28, 2017 2 – 3 p.m. Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center Free Pat Herendeen , senior director of Systematics and Evolutionary Biology at the Chicago …
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… Information Officer Kevin Malover, chief information officer of the Chicago Botanic Garden, is also the founder and principal consultant at CIO Services, a firm that provides IT strategy consulting using an on-demand chief information officer (CIO) model. Clients get the benefits of having a technology executive with deep outside experience available to them … as chief information officer. He led the launch and explosive growth of the online travel site that quickly became one of the most popular, attracting more than a million visitors per …
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… and white 'lady slipper' flowers are produced in late winter/early spring when grown in frost free conditions, bright light, moist, well drained orchid media and provided with a period of …
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… Super Seed Saturday The Joy of Winter Green Birding Even when it's cold outside, there is plenty to explore inside and out. The peaceful allure of nature in winter reminds us to … of the season. Unwind on a walk through the quiet solitude and reap fresh-air benefits. It is time to be be like the Norwegians, can you friluftsliv ? Bring binoculars to catch a glimpse … Super Seed Saturday The Joy of Winter Green Birding Even when it's cold outside, there is plenty to explore inside and out. The peaceful allure of nature in winter reminds us to …
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… locations—otherwise, well-drained, moisture-retentive soils in full sun are ideal. This plant is free of insect and disease damage in the Chicago area; thrips and spider mites are issues in …
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… carpet of dark green needle like foliage in mid- spring (typically May in Chicago). This is a great plant to use in a rock garden, the front of a border or as a permanent groundcover in sunny locations; it's tolerant of most soils and relatively insect free (except for spider mites during dry periods in the summer). Pollinating insects are …
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… This tropical vine is grown for the very ornamental green and silver patterned leaves on long stems. Ideal for hanging basket or as a groundcover in frost free areas. Tolerates low light and humidity levels but really thrives when both are higher. If …
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… 'Alba Suavelens' is an antique climbing rose that was already well established in European gardens by 1750. Its … roses are prized for. There's no repeat bloom, so no need to deadhead, with the result you'll get you'll get bright red rose hips come fall. It's self-supporting, disease-resistant, and best of all, …
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… blooms by email, social, or text. Mother's Day in Color Shower mom with color. Download a free, Garden-inspired coloring gift book. Fairy Garden Magic Use your imagination to make a … blooms by email, social, or text. Mother's Day in Color Shower mom with color. Download a free, Garden-inspired coloring gift book. Fairy Garden Magic Use your imagination to make a …
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… City Harvest’s Youth Farm in high school because she was a “tomboy at heart” who wanted to get her hands dirty. Deshawn Willingham started in the Corps program because he needed a job—then from day one, he fell in love with “how resilient and amazing nature is.” Clarence Smith’s family has farmed for generations in Michigan and Mississippi; Windy City … tastes different because it doesn’t have any pesticides, it’s organically grown and chemical-free. It makes a big difference." In the name of keeping their food local, Smith is constantly …
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