… I’m a conservation scientist here at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I have an incredible job that allows me to work with many wonderful graduate students and a team of researchers to study ways to restore … partners, including the Bureau of Land Management, we are studying which native plants may be best able to handle these growing threats (we refer to them as “native winners”). The ultimate …
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… Meet the Plants That Inspired our Halloween Costume Contest. Some plants don’t need Halloween to dress up—they wear their costumes all year long. From clever disguises to dramatic flair, … The Addams Family The “hairs” on this cactus provide shade and help the plant conserve water in the desert. Croton ( Codiaeum variegatum ) “A Modern Art Masterpiece” The coloration on the …
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… If you want to become a birder, join this class to learn the basics. Learn about binoculars, how to use a … and the field marks used to identify common birds of the Chicago area. Then we’ll go out for a bird walk and try out your newly acquired skills. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress …
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… Early November is a good time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in containers to be "forced" into early indoor bloom. Daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and dwarf iris are among the easiest types of bulbs to force. If you don't have fresh, unplanted bulbs on hand, specialty catalogs and retailers often recommend and stock the best varieties for forcing. To start an indoor bulb garden, use shallow pots 4 to 12 inches wide …
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… Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction Program Established in 1986, the Chicagoland Grows ® Plant Introduction Program is a unique partnership between the Chicago … , and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois (OGA) which is dedicated to developing, selecting, and growing a diversity of plants that are well adapted to Midwestern … similarly to a sports agent, but for plant breeders. By connecting our cultivars with the best suited growers and propagators, Plants Nouveau helps to maintain a consistent supply chain …
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… that native plants are hot. They’re touted online, in magazines, at garden centers, and in the news where their benefits are often linked to helping the plight of bees and other important pollinators . Many natives get the nod for their drought tolerance, low maintenance, and disease or pest resistance, as well …
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… for this introductory webinar where you’ll hear about Budburst’s research projects, learn how to participate, and have any questions answered by the Budburst team. Budburst is a community science project hosted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Anyone can participate in Budburst. We run several research projects that focus on plants, climate change, and …
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… The Velvet Queen The Velvet Queen is one of a few corpse flowers of its kind anywhere—it had … or bulb-like tuber. Eastern Illinois University donated the rare Amorphophallus titanum to the Garden in 2018. The Velvet Queen first bloomed for the university in 2008 and has bloomed every two … The Velvet Queen is one of a few corpse flowers of its kind anywhere—it had three flowering … or bulb-like tuber. Eastern Illinois University donated the rare Amorphophallus titanum to the Garden in 2018. The Velvet Queen first bloomed for the university in 2008 and has bloomed …
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… Iris ‘Carol Ellen Ramsey’ is an amazing blend of colors that demands to be noticed. The standards are a blend of pale lavender and champagne yellow with lavender … beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and …
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… Building the Future It was worth the wait! We've been busy making improvements for our one million-plus annual visitors, and it's time to welcome you through our new "front door" at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Picnic Glade Welcome Plaza With your safety in mind, we opened the traffic-free Welcome Plaza in front of the Visitor Center this spring. … It was worth the wait! We've been busy making improvements for our one million-plus annual visitors, and it's …
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