… The smooth witherod or possumhaw viburnum is native to the eastern U.S. where it can be found growing in swamps. Its dark green and very shiny leaves … abundant white flowers and fruit that starts out pink and matures to blue; it is one of the latest viburnums to bloom. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… Summer Photo Tour Shapes and Texture Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .35 miles Time: 40-50 mins Stop 1: Photo Tip: … Bridge Enjoy the views of Evening Island. No matter where you are, turn around and look for what might be behind you. Stop 8: Photo Tip: Summer-Evening Island Pay attention to how the … Shapes and Texture Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .35 miles Time: 40-50 mins Stop 1: Photo Tip: …
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… a river, a specimen and an open floristic manual in each of their laps. Inspired, I stand up to look out my window at the plants in bloom in my campus view. I wonder if the present-day … is anything around them at all. This reminds me, once again, of the mission I have defined for myself as a professor of botany: In order to help them understand and appreciate the nature … are institutions like the Chicago Botanic Garden in cities around the world where people can visit, learn about, and come to love real plants. Botanic gardens are thus critical players in …
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… their environments, changing the very ground beneath them in ways that are beneficial to other plants, to animals, and to ecosystem functioning. Unfortunately, we can also experience negative engineering effects of plants on their environments when we visit natural areas throughout the Chicago region and beyond that have been heavily invaded by … common or European buckthorn ( Rhamnus cathartica ). Buckthorn was brought to the Midwest for ornamental use—it’s great at making hedges—but escaped from human control and is now one of …
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… of Fiber The area's oldest, largest and most unique fiber art event November 7 – 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Regenstein Center Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers Stunning quilts, woven wall hangings, knitted art wear, unique fabrics, detailed … North Suburban NeedleArts Guild and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. For more information visit fineartoffiber.org . … The area's oldest, largest and most unique fiber art event November 7 – 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Regenstein Center Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for …
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… What happens when you try to tell a science story with wild mistletoe? The backstory involves a 6½ hour drive to the Kentucky border and tricky hand-paddling on an overloaded kayak. We thought that mistletoe … would be the perfect plant to explain plant relationships as part of a science display for Love in Bloom , this summer’s theme at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Mistletoe—a plant that …
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… Make a Gift from Your IRA to Support the Chicago Botanic Garden If you are 70½ or older, you can make a meaningful impact to the Chicago Botanic Garden today through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your … of environmental stewards, urban agriculture job training, or preserving a peaceful space for all to enjoy, your generosity ensures the Garden continues to grow and serve the community …
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… provides Master Gardener training online and in person throughout the state of Illinois. To find information for online training at other locations, contact your local county extension office or visit the University of Illinois’s Local Master Gardener Programs information page. There is … provides Master Gardener training online and in person throughout the state of Illinois. To find information for online training at other locations, contact your local county extension …
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… Winter Photo Tour Shadows & Shapes Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .4 miles Time: 40 mins-1 hour Stop 1: Photo Tip: … Stop 2: Photo Tip: Winter-Greenhouses The Arid Greenhouse is a particularly good experience for the Midwestern photographer. Because of their need to store water, many of these plants have … Shadows & Shapes Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .4 miles Time: 40 mins-1 hour Stop 1: Photo Tip: …
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… open the Regenstein Learning Campus on September 10 and 11. The seven-acre campus is designed to serve learners of all ages, and facilitate connections between people and the environment … each day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Learning Campus, open daily, will be the new headquarters for the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden , which offers 1,500 classes, … to sustain and enrich life,” said Jean M. Franczyk, president and CEO of the Garden. The 26,700-square-foot Learning Center, with 12 indoor and two outdoor classrooms, anchors the new …
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