… internationally known bonsai master Walter Pall's demonstration on Wednesday, April 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. Pall is known worldwide for the quality of his bonsai creations. He has received several dozen … scene. Find additional information on Pall and pictures of his amazing trees and work on his website at www.walter-pall.de . Pall will work on a limber pine (Pinus flexilis) that was …
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… annuals in the Circle Garden. We only visited six of the 25 distinct gardens, so come out to see them all this fall! Visit chicagobotanic.org/inbloom/ for more information on what’s in …
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… Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden The Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden is one of the biggest and best of its kind in the Midwest. This 4-acre working garden shows you how to grow edible plants in a setting designed to surprise and delight. You might have a little pot …
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… Plants, Fungi, and Animals in our Natural Areas We work hard to understand the complex network of plant and animal species that call our natural areas home. … upon request. Birds Of the more than 250 bird species on this Garden-wide list, most are best observed in our natural areas, where the diversity of native plant species we manage provide … upon request. Birds Of the more than 250 bird species on this Garden-wide list, most are best observed in our natural areas, where the diversity of native plant species we manage provide …
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… indoors will be too complicated or difficult or messy. But nature makes it easy. A seed exists to sprout, and given the right conditions, it will do so with great determination. Sowing Seeds … annuals and vegetables that come from places with a longer growing season than Chicago—are best given a head start inside where it's warm, beginning in late February or March for some … to find their way between its particles. Potting mix is generally too dense; it's better to buy a sterile seed-starting mix. The mix must be sterile because cleanliness is crucial: New …
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… The January issue of National Geographic features articles on two topics dear to me: American’s national parks (I just planned a Grand Canyon/Arches trip for June!), and the power of nature to improve mental health. The latter article cites scientific evidence that nature makes us … even when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate with our harvest, she doesn’t let us down. Nature is generally consistent, and when it isn’t, it is surprisingly consistent in its inconsistency. …
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… In 2001, Plants of Concern was launched through the Chicago Botanic Garden to track the status of rare, threatened, and endangered species in northeast Illinois. A landmark … monitoring app for smartphones and tablets, produced online training videos, and completed a website redesign project, bringing rare plant monitoring fully into the 21st century – while … that we as an agency simply would not be able to collect without this program.” Perhaps the best outcome of the Plants of Concern program is that it has “inspired many volunteers to engage …
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… Q: How can I overwinter coleus plants so I don’t have to buy new ones each spring? A: The easiest method is to pot up stem cuttings. Most growers and home gardeners use this method in late fall to …
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… At the top of the list of why we garden is for the joy it brings. Yes, there is the effort of physical labor, and true, some plants … angle and intensity of sunlight differ in early spring and midsummer, as well as from morning to afternoon. Is it possible to remove the lower branches of existing trees to bring in more … buying a tree or shrub with many cultivars (crabapple, for example), be sure the cultivar you buy is disease- and insect-resistant. Some nurseries continue to sell older varieties that have …
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… The start of the new year is an ideal time for homeowners to begin making plans for enhancing their garden's beauty. As … way to enjoy fresh flowers is to grow a cutting garden from seed. For around $20 you can buy a collection of seeds for a summer's worth of flowering annuals that make excellent …
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