… to enter its bloom cycle at the Garden, and the first corpse flower to bloom at the Garden in 2015. The corpse flower, or titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), is native to the rainforests of Indonesia. In bloom, it is known for its size, stench, and beauty—look for the deep crimson color of the … pollen from the plant. They saved the pollen for future pollination of other titan arums in the Garden’s collection and to donate to other botanic gardens and universities. After a …
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… into eight smaller beds, like spokes on a wheel—and coordinating with the color of flower in that bed. When looking for flowers, we wanted plants that would accentuate but not detract … reliable and can tolerate full sun; that have consistent growth habits; and that are available in a wide range of colors. Flowers in nearby containers also complement the blooms in the planting bed. About Spool and Thread: The …
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… Chicago Botanic Garden Paul CaraDonna graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in botany in 2010. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona in 2016. His dissertation … Chicago Botanic Garden Paul CaraDonna graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in botany in 2010. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology at the …
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… community partnerships The Science Career Continuum is an out-of-school-time program, rooted in promoting accessible pathways for marginalized youth in STEM by providing resources to support them along their college and career pathways. In its 26-year existence, the award-winning program has evolved the way it delivers science … community partnerships The Science Career Continuum is an out-of-school-time program, rooted in promoting accessible pathways for marginalized youth in STEM by providing resources to support …
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… is the owner of Va Pensiero Restaurant, an award-winning fine-dining Italian restaurant in Evanston, as well as the owner and chef of Red Limo Cuisine, a gourmet shop and caterer in Northfield. Here he offers his refreshing chilled vegetable gazpacho for a hot summer day. … Cut all vegetables into small chunks and run through a grinder, or pulse until coarse ground in a food processor or blender. Add tomato juice to vegetables and whisk in. Place mayonnaise in …
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… can transform individual and community health. Both organizations identified the need in the Austin community to provide access to local and sustainably grown produce. This relationship began in 2011, when PCC Community Wellness Center started purchasing produce grown by Windy City … residents to grow their own food. This community health center’s response to food insecurity in Austin sparked a unique partnership between PCC and Windy City Harvest. In the fall of 2014, …
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… of the Chicago Botanic Garden. She will step into the position when Jean M. Franczyk retires in March. “Plants have been braided into my entire career, from the Amazon to the landscape … Chicago Botanic Garden,” she said. Gretchen joins us from Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, where, since 2021, she has led one of the country’s largest natural history … percent of the museum’s interior space—by 2028, including the first new permanent exhibition in nearly 20 years. She also guided the development of a 10-year strategic roadmap, led the …
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… Chicago and honored to lead the Chicago Botanic Garden,” she said. Gretchen joined the Garden in March 2026 from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, where she led one of the country’s largest natural history museums. The museum … percent of the museum’s interior space—by 2028, including the first new permanent exhibition in nearly 20 years. She also guided the development of a 10-year strategic roadmap, led the …
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… advisory and governing boards, including the Chicago Board of Health, Firebird Community Arts in Garfield Park, Mobile Care Chicago, and OPEN Center for the Arts in Little Village. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s of public health degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She … advisory and governing boards, including the Chicago Board of Health, Firebird Community Arts in Garfield Park, Mobile Care Chicago, and OPEN Center for the Arts in Little Village. She …
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… it's cold outside, there is plenty to explore inside and out. The peaceful allure of nature in winter reminds us to appreciate the simple pleasures of the season. Unwind on a walk through … Gift that Keeps on Giving: Holiday Plants How to Create Winter Containers Identifying Trees in Winter Keep Holiday Plants Beautiful Perennials for Winter Interest Winter Problems Solved Gardening in Winter: Dos and Don'ts Gardening Lessons from the Polar Vortex Overcoming Winter Scorch …
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