… instrumental in transforming it into a conservation center, promoting naturalistic exhibits to immerse visitors in environmental experiences. His career helped shape modern zoo practices … zoo's education department and led pioneering efforts in zoo research, nutrition, and genetics for small populations. He was deeply involved in amphibian conservation, founding the Declining … instrumental in transforming it into a conservation center, promoting naturalistic exhibits to immerse visitors in environmental experiences. His career helped shape modern zoo practices …
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… the University of Witwatersrand with degrees in zoology and botany. She was the first woman to direct a major urban botanical garden in the U.S. when she was appointed director of the … Teatown Lake Reservation’s early environmental programming Remembered as an “inspiration for generations of gardeners worldwide” and a pioneering figure in public horticulture Other … the University of Witwatersrand with degrees in zoology and botany. She was the first woman to direct a major urban botanical garden in the U.S. when she was appointed director of the …
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… Three to five medium sized pinkish-red flowers with a yellow blotch on the lip (labellum) appear in winter on this cattleya orchid hybrid. Cattleyas and their relatives are challenging for homeowners unless they have high quality grow lamps available and the ability to maintain high relative humidity. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each …
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… Three to five pure yellow cattleya orchid flowers on each flowering stem appear in winter. Cattleya orchids are challenging for Chicago area gardeners to grow, requiring high quality grow lamps and high humidity in winter. The orchid family …
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… Deep red petals are blushed with orange on this cattleya hybrid that features 3 to 5 flowers per stem. Cattleya orchids are challenging for many Chicago area gardeners because they require high quality grow lights and the ability to maintain high humidity levels in the winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of …
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… are produced up and down the canes (pseudobulbs) of this orchid. This is a challenging plant for most homeowners to successfully maintain without the benefit of a greenhouse to control temperature and humidity throughout the year. The orchid family consists of a large …
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… Small bronzy 'dancing ladies' flowers shade to yellow in their multitudes on this cultivar that is easy to cultivate. Bright light, high humidity, well drained soil and dilute fertilization weekly after flowering will provide continuing winter bloom for years. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique …
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… Large masses of dark, pinky-purple flowers with heavy darker veining to the petals are produced toward the top of the single growing stem. Grow in bright light, high humidity, and exceptionally well-drained soil, and stake the orchid to provide support for the heavy mass of flowers in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, …
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… This vine grows to a height of more than 40 feet, with full shade and moist soil conditions. From March to June, it has salmon and green blooms. It is one of the primary sources for vanilla flavoring. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own …
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… flowers, vibrantly colored summer fruits, and exfoliating bark that adds rich visual interest to winter gardens. It is available both as a single- or multi-stemmed plant and can be a nice … are pruned. Small yellow flowers appear in March, and during a cool spring, they'll last for weeks. Bright red fruit that ripens in midsummer is edible but extremely tart. Fall color can be reddish to purple, depending on the year. The gray-brown to rich-brown exfoliating, flaky bark, is very …
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