… Want to grow your own orchids? We’ll help you choose which ones are right for you. Assistant … song' Phalaenopsis Also known as the moth orchid, orchids in this genus are among the easiest to grow. These orchids do well in low light and don’t need much fertilization; give them a bit of food once a week from April to October. Phalaenopsis orchids don’t need much water so go easy on the hydration. And stay away …
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… covered multiple techniques for communicating science, including using a storytelling approach to share science in an effective and memorable way. Drs. Barak and Tonietto are among the … event featuring student speakers, table activities, and an opportunity for museum visitors to share their plant love stories. “Stories help build connections between people. We were excited to help workshop participants communicate their science though stories” said Barak. The events …
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… Test type page Styles Styles to add or edit Divs, blocks & layouts Images Old test type Lists & tables buttons buttons found … 2 – May 7 or May 14 – June 25 no class June 4 Thursdays: April 3 – May 8 or May 15 – June 26 no class June 5 8 – 9 a.m. Music Event builds events for calendar Morning Builds … added using both tool options are shown below: This image has been added via this tool This is a caption that has been added in the caption field when adding an image via the ckeditor tool …
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… and Endeavor Health have created seasonal walking maps that feature paths that allow you to enjoy the unique beauty of the Garden in each season, while you experience the health benefits … The map includes distances to track your mileage accurately so that you can choose the path best suited to your fitness needs. Enjoy the beauty of the Garden while getting fit! Seasonal … The map includes distances to track your mileage accurately so that you can choose the path best suited to your fitness needs. Enjoy the beauty of the Garden while getting fit! Seasonal …
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… The Science Collections website launched in 2013, allowing public access to information on all research samples held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Currently we have … DNA collections (Fant), and herbarium (Zerega and Masi). Plans are also underway to add important rare species and research samples that will increase the value of this …
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… E. Grese, Darrel Morrison, and Christopher Vernon $25 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Buy Tickets Hear the story of Chicago’s rich landscape legacy— including the work of the … documentary film, which explores the impact of the prairie spirit on his own work. This event is partially underwritten by the Library of American Landscape History and forms a part of the …
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… needed living tissue from Thujopsis dolabrata or any of its cultivars within 24 hours to determine if the plant was the cause of the girl’s life-threatening allergic reaction. The … the hospital, National Jewish Health. After I got the call, I looked into the hospital, which is known worldwide for treating patients with respiratory, immune, and related disorders. In the … were testing, including Thujopsis , a rare evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. A hospital official began the search for the plant with a colleague of mine at the Denver Botanic Gardens. …
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… days grow longer 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 …
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… lawns. Now is the time for spring lawn maintenance. The main purpose of spring lawn care is to get the turf through the summer months. Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, … in a full-sun area, a blend of Kentucky bluegrass and turf-type perennial rye grass works best. For a full-shade area, a fine-leaf fescue works best. If your area is a mixture of part … are some very important features to consider when you travel to your local garden center to buy your fertilizer. Knowing the square footage of lawn that you have on your property will …
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… bumblebee was once a common sight across the eastern United States, ranging from Minnesota to Massachusetts. Like all bumblebees, it is a superb pollinator of some of our favorite foods like tomatoes and blueberries, but also of … actionable advice to Chicago area residents and industry leaders about which garden plants best support local biodiversity. As we neared the end of data collection that day, we were both …
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