… petals but the flower is symmetrical. Miss Heidi geranium flowers in late spring to summer with bright pink flowers that are veined in darker pink and have white eyes. Miss Heidi grows to about 10 inches in height but up to three feet width making it a excellent choice as as a filler plant in borders, or as a groundcover. It prefers humus-rich …
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… Iris 'Raindance Returns' is a light blue violet with a white zone at the center of the falls. It blooms in late spring to early summer on stems that stand 14 inches high bearing up to 3 blooms each. It has no fragrance. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits …
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… geometric windows), and get out your camera. Got an empty wall in your garden? The arbor is an excellent spot to examine climbing roses and other flowering vines up close. Stop 5: Species … White Rose of York) adds a hint of history to the bed. Why aren't species roses more popular with gardeners? For one simple reason: they usually bloom just once per year. Stop 6: Old … geometric windows), and get out your camera. Got an empty wall in your garden? The arbor is an excellent spot to examine climbing roses and other flowering vines up close. Stop 5: Species …
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… plants and habitats. In addition to our regional monitoring work, Plants of Concern partners with landowners to provide detailed monitoring data at a given location while addressing … Assessment (RFQA) protocols. Partners include: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (U.S. Forest Service) Forest Preserves of Cook County Openlands Chicago Park District …
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… cool room around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and make sure it receives plenty of bright light with no direct sunlight. Water sparingly and allow the soil to slightly dry out between watering. … the needles. Fertilize monthly during the spring and summer. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more detailed information. …
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… Education Programs How to build out culturally relevant environmental education programs with community partnerships The Science Career Continuum is an out-of-school-time program, rooted … internships at the Chicago Botanic Garden and what they were experiencing in their own lives. With generous support from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, staff were able to … that centered students’ voices and lived experiences, and prioritized reciprocal partnerships with community leaders. Environmental justice examines the ways that power, privilege, and …
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… continuous bloom throughout the warmer months on this nonhardy perennial bred for dwarf size, excellent lateral branches, and larger-than-normal flowers. Butterflies and bees are attracted to …
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… Windy City Harvest, the Chicago Botanic Garden's urban agriculture initiative, is thriving with the Farm as its home base. Food 130,000 pounds of fresh produce, 50% distributed on … transitional workers, helping them obtain ServSafe food safety certification, an asset in food service industry jobs. Jobs Workforce Development. The Farm houses Windy City Harvest’s staff and … Back of the Yards High School; her global politics class required students to volunteer with a service project in their community. She had been watching the Farm on Ogden’s construction and …
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… wilting. Tomato production is decreased, and the entire plant may die off on its own. As with Fusarium wilt, best practices to remove the fungus includes pulling and removing tomato … for specific recommendations for your tomato pests and diseases? Contact our Plant Information Service for a personal diagnosis and recommendations. … Tomato Talk A Full Season of … for specific recommendations for your tomato pests and diseases? Contact our Plant Information Service for a personal diagnosis and recommendations. …
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… Cool Wave® Sunshine 'N Wine Spreading Pansy This is an excellent choice for spring gardens, containers, and hanging baskets. The plants show superior …
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