… Cherry Trees 桜 Sakura Throughout Japan, the cherry, or "sakura" tree is representative of good fortune, new beginnings, and revival. In 2012, to honor the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry trees to the United States, the Japanese government gifted trees to public and private organizations … or "sakura" tree is representative of good fortune, new beginnings, and revival. In 2012, to honor the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry trees to the United States, the Japanese …
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… Heritage Garden The Heritage Garden pays tribute to the botanic gardens of the past and the manner in which they organized and displayed plants. The Heritage Garden is dedicated to Carolus Linnaeus, who established binomial nomenclature as the system of naming plants we … The Heritage Garden pays tribute to the botanic gardens of the past and the manner in which they organized and displayed plants. The Heritage Garden is dedicated to Carolus Linnaeus, who established binomial nomenclature as the system of naming …
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… Diversity Policy The Garden’s mission is grounded in the belief that caring for gardens and natural areas is fundamentally important to the well-being of everyone. We strive to make the Garden and all its programs available and accessible to people of all ages, … is grounded in the belief that caring for gardens and natural areas is fundamentally important to the well-being of everyone. We strive to make the Garden and all its programs available and …
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… Green Carts A Green Cart is similar to the idea of a Green Corner, where you fill one area of a room with all things nature-related (plants, shells, books, artwork, etc…) to create an engaging and stress-relieving environment. However, in this case, the environment is … A Green Cart is similar to the idea of a Green Corner, where you fill one area of a room with all things …
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… Center Woods The PCSC Woods replicates conditions commonly experienced by homeowners: it is small and highly visible, consisting of only 1 acre along our service road, right next to our Science Center. In 2010, Garden ecologists removed invasive species, seeded native herbaceous species, and planted seedling oak trees to re-establish an oak canopy. When possible, prescribed burning is conducted, and invasive …
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… refreshing breezes and colorful leaves. If it’s sunny, the leaves above your head will appear to glow, creating a natural parasol that protects you from harsh rays. As you stroll beneath the … the angle of light emanating from the canopy, then cast your gaze downward and take a moment to observe the ever changing pattern of leaves dancing across the earth. The dapples of light and … case, the gap between leaves—and projects an inverted image on the other side. This effect is especially notable at dawn or just before dusk, when one can observe a cascade of shimmering …
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… in varying amounts. Large amounts of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are not likely to make someone ill, whereas a lot of black nightshade (Solanum nigram) may. Want to switch up the nightshades to your garden? Try growing some of these next year Tomatillos … the compound capsaicin. The body often reacts to capsaicin by sweating, which some suggest is one reason hot peppers are popular in hot climates. Get the most from your pepper plants with …
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… the Malott Japanese Garden Learning the Language Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .165 miles Time: 25-35 mins Stop 1: The Ken A tour of the Japanese Garden can be a thought-provoking experience. Sansho-en is a garden in the Japanese style, though it is not a garden of Japanese plants. Instead, … building was constructed in Japan, disassembled, shipped to Chicago, then reassembled on-site by the same artisans who handcrafted it. Inside, at a combination window/desk, or shoin, the …
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… Research in Our Natural Areas We are eager to support and collaborate with scientists conducting research in our natural areas. Please … like to conduct research in? What question(s) do you hope to address with your research? What is the timing, level, and location of disturbance of the proposed research, including repeated visits to the same site over many days? This is especially important during the growing season and/or when the soils …
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… Orchid Lookalikes There’s only one reason orchid flowers look so beautiful and smell so good: to attract a pollinator. Some orchids engage in mimicry, evolving to look like the pollinator they’re trying to lure. Other orchids look familiar to humans, even though there is no connection for the flower. There’s a word for the phenomenon, pareidolia . Click on … Orchid Lookalikes There’s only one reason orchid flowers look so beautiful and smell so good: to attract a pollinator. Some orchids engage in mimicry, evolving to look like the pollinator …
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