… Use of Neonicotinoids at the Chicago Botanic Garden Overall Goal The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to using the most environmentally safe and efficient methods of pest control to keep the plants … living plant collection through a comprehensive plant health care (PHC) program focusing on “Best Plant, Best Location, Best Care.” This begins with proper plant selection and placement, and …
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… June 1, 10:30 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium $12 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Buy Tickets Now What do an astronaut, a garden, a zoo, and a planetarium all have in common? Join …
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… the impact of our conservation, restoration, and plant science programs. My main focus is supporting the Garden’s local, regional, and national efforts to increase the supply of native seed for habitat restoration. I help manage the Plant … around their restoration-focused Next Century Conservation Plan, build the organization’s website and interactive map, and increase restoration and conservation storytelling efforts. I …
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… Q. What insect or disease would cause the flower stalks of my beautiful delphiniums to become twisted and their flower buds to curl and blacken? A. The cyclamen mite is a damaging pest of indoor greenhouse plants such as African violets and begonias, as well as … since adults overwinter in the soil. Approved miticides have limited success. Take care to buy healthy transplants and isolate any houseplants that appear infected. …
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… This lecture ticket includes a three-day Show pass Interior designer Timothy Whealon is beloved for his accessible style, his seamless blend of classic and modern influences, and his skillful use of artwork and antiques, all thanks to an extensive knowledge of fine and decorative arts as well as his training at Sotheby’s. With a European’s reverence for history, a New Yorker’s need to stay on the cutting edge, and a midwesterner’s sense of practicality, Whealon strives to …
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… I love coming home to my quiet, tree-lined Chicago neighborhood, but one thing I miss about urban living is ample … stairs. Growing an herb container doesn’t require a whole lot of space, luckily. To find the best inspiration, I turned to Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist for the Regenstein Fruit & … calls for two types of potatoes, and four or five different herbs. If you go to the store and buy these ingredients, it could cost eight bucks apiece. To grow scallions, dill, basil, and …
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… you are serious about growing food through your own aquaponics system and want the opportunity to participate in hands-on, in-depth professional training, this course is for you. When you complete this training, you will be able to design, build, and operate an … to the production system Produce harvest and post-harvest handling, focusing on USDA/GAP best practices Tilapia management and harvest Opportunity to fabricate some of the custom …
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… I don’t have to look outside to know that it has been raining lately. My phone has been ringing off the hook … lepiota, was the mushroom du jour. Three of the cases involved this toxic mushroom that is commonly found in yards after summer rains. It looks lovely, and it usually won’t kill you, … lawn mower’s mushroom, is also nonedible. (Photo with permission Michael Kuo, mushroomexpert.com .) Not all mushrooms growing in lawns are toxic. But the only way to tell is to know what …
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… Botanic Garden and the Department of Anthropology of Northwestern University invite you to a workshop presented by Nature, Culture and Human Health (NCH2). The discussion will focus on … of topics including: how to foster partnerships, finding resources, and research to formulate best-practices for nature-assisted therapies. … Presented by Nature, Culture and Human Health … of topics including: how to foster partnerships, finding resources, and research to formulate best-practices for nature-assisted therapies. …
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… reasonably priced gift? Plants are all that and more. Here's a quick guide on which plants to buy—as a gift or for yourself. If you buy them at a store, wrap them up completely and get them … It's beautiful because the red, cream, or sparkle-laden plants are dazzling. But it is also dreaded because the plant will drop its leaves in warm and dry air, cold drafts, or …
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