… to feed and rest on their journeys to their northern breeding grounds. It's the perfect time for visitors to study the beautiful nuptial plumages of these water-loving species, as well as … to scoop up food without swallowing water. They will also put their bills down to reach for food from the lake, including aquatic vegetation and invertebrates as well as small mollusks, … looks like a mallard but has a huge, shovel-like bill and a large brown patch on its sides. Visit usgs.gov for more information on duck identification, or use the National Audubon Society …
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… taking care not to spread it on the plants’ foliage. Water in well. Monitor vegetables for symptoms of fungus or blight: soft, darkened areas; yellow and dropping leaves; or sunken … foliage. Harvest onions and garlic as they are ready, and begin the drying process. Seeds for fall crops may be sown toward the end of the month. These include beans, broccoli, spinach, … for them next year. Monitor apples during late July when apple maggots are laying their eggs. Visit Plant Information for current control methods. Some gardeners place red decoy apples in …
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… the Kleinman Family Cove. Please be careful not to fall into the water while you are looking for them. Fireflies or lightning bugs 3. Do you say “fireflies” or “lightning bugs.” Both are … and you can play a game with them no matter what you call them. Fireflies flash a light for the same reason cicadas buzz—to find a mate. Female fireflies stay on the ground while males … can trick a male to landing on your flashlight. Cicada Parade-A decorated plaster cicadas 4. Visit an insect exhibition. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Butterflies & Blooms is open through …
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… Sound & Recording Engineer: Dorian Gehring Special thanks to the original cast of Superbloom for movement generation and inspiration: Gabriela Chavez, Damon D. Green, Haley Marcin, Timothy … performed works by Shannon Alvis, Katlin Bourgeois, and Monique Haley. laren-chang.squarespace.com Damon D. Green (see above) Haley Marcin is a Chicago-based artist, performer, and educator. … design (M.F.A., 2004) from Kent State University and the University of Florida, respectively. Visit her portfolio at overlaplighting.com Finom (music) Finom (fka Ohmme) is a Chicago-based …
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… right in our own backyards. You can encourage wildlife such as birds and other pollinators to visit your green space by incorporating the necessary components of their habitat: food, water, …
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… as a Century Plant—has grown literally through the roof, choosing the dead of winter for a bloom that’s been three decades in the making. Agave sp. FO-76 on December 10, 2025 … Hector Ortiz Cano hopes to take a tissue sample to get a clear ID. Why go to the trouble? For one, without knowing the species, it’s hard to predict when an agave will bloom, and how long … issues arise,” said Laura. “For me, it’s ceremonial,” said Hector. “I couldn’t miss this.” Visit Agave sp. FO-76 now in our Arid Greenhouse. Note that our Regenstein Center Greenhouses …
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… Orchidaceae, is the second largest plant family in the world, with 880 genera and more than 26,000 species. Orchid breeders have created more than 100,000 hybrids, some of them combining … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… Changing your planting style is a win-win for you and your local bees. At the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg is planting for pollination success. "It's actually been good for us that the weather stayed cool for so … even more. Wild bees such as bumblebees, sweat bees, or mason bees can pollinate in only one visit, and much prefer foraging in blueberries than the honey bee—which would need three or more …
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The kalanchoe is known as felt bush because of the heavy covering of indumentum (hairs) on all surfaces of the large, triangular leaves. This species is native to some of the drier parts of the island of Madagascar, where the indumentum helps retain moisture during drying winds while also reflecting some of the intensive tropical sunlight. The terminal flower clusters are very rarely seen in …
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… Burnstein Hall – Free demonstration from 1-4 pm on Saturday in Alsdorf Auditorium - Workshops for beginners and accomplished bonsai growers to collect growing information. (registration fees apply). To register and see the full list of workshop visit midwestbonsai.org Watch Chicago Botanic Garden Bonsai Curator, Chris Baker, as he shows an … creation: Bonsai tell stories—sometimes of hardship, resilience, or patience. Look for a special display from guest bonsai artists during the Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale. In …
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