… never been much of a coffee drinker—tea has always been my drink of choice. So, what better way to enjoy my favorites than by growing my own tea garden? And you can, too! Herbal tea gardens … herb is also known as sorrel, Florida Cranberry, and Flor de Jamaica. In the Caribbean, it is best known as the main ingredient in the holiday drink Sorrel . Although a perennial in tropical …
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… at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It’s a great chance for photographers of all abilities to practice shooting after dark. And with a little time and effort, you’ll get some cool pictures … view will cause more camera shake. Yep, you can move your camera—intentionally My favorite way to photograph holiday lights is with intentional camera movement. While a little camera shake … will create beautiful light trails and unlock a new realm of possibility. Experimenting is the best way to learn. Start by moving your camera in a continuous path while pressing the shutter. …
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… in early spring, gardeners get itchy. And for vegetable gardeners, late March is not too soon to get started. But you can't plant just anything Only a few crops, mainly greens and root … moderate than farther away from Lake Michigan. Your own garden may not warm up as fast. The best way to know when to start sowing is to get a soil thermometer (less than $5) and make sure the …
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… Popped under a windowsill or placed on the ground, a window box offers a chance to create plant combinations that wow in sun or shade. Filled with flowers or colorful foliage, … deck railing. In this video, Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, shares her expert tips for planting window boxes that are visually stunning with familiar plants and flowers as the show … box , she planted oxalis, tradescantia, begonias, alyssum, and fern. Here are her tips to make your window boxes perfect: Choose a box that matches the style of your house. White trim …
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… Description: The earliest and latest migrant of the brown thrush species can be seen with its characteristic tail bobbing …
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… tomatoes planted in June should begin bearing buckets of juicy orbs. But critters, from birds to deer to a curious chipmunk, can put a dent in the harvest. Bird netting helps protect tomato … a few inches below the soil to prevent them from digging underneath. Garlic is a Gardener's Best Friend Deer and rodents are not fans of the allium family (garlic, onion), so one of the … overnight, then spray the solution on the leaves of your plants. Repeat once weekly. Looking for a stronger solution? Buy garlic oil concentrate at your local garden center to add to your …
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… Equitable Admissions The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to addressing physical, financial, and cultural barriers for our audiences. As part of this commitment and as a first step, we have created an Equitable … and the Science Career Continuum For eligible organizations and groups: how to schedule your visit** We welcome you and your organization to schedule a visit. To schedule a visit, or if you …
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… Ages 3 – 6 Join your Chicago Botanic Garden friends for a virtual tea party. We’ll learn where tea comes from, make a classic tea sandwich, and listen to a short story. This experience is recommended for children ages 3-6 with an adult, but siblings are welcome to join. A list of ingredients needed will be included with your registration confirmation email. …
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… has national implications—and, though you may not realize it, it’s part of your daily prep for work, school, and play. In a small, sunny, grassy, flat, fenced-in plot (there’s a reason for … at 8 a.m., rain (or snow) or shine, a dedicated Garden staff member steps into the plot to read the instruments and record the results, then heads back indoors to transfer the … interesting fact: no matter what the air temperature is in winter, the soil seldom drops below 26 degrees (it’s measured at a 4-inch depth). This gauge takes a reading of bare soil …
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