… Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of … might inspire a design solution to a human problem. Nature's Needs Early Winter, Winter Search for evidence that plants survive well in particular habitats, but not others. Students compare … to explain how these trees have unique adaptations that help them survive in their habitat. Visit the enchanting Wonderland Express exhibition after the program. NGSS: LS1.A, LS4.D …
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… Looking for a meditative moment? Check out some of our favorite footage of summer at the Garden, … breeze, lush vistas, and unique perspectives of the green world around us. If you’re looking for the firsthand experience, come visit and catch these moments yourself before summer turns fall. Bonus tip: Seek out the monarch …
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… cultivar grows to about two feet tall, with flowers 3-4 inches across. Butterflies love to visit the flowers for their nectar, while various seed-eating songbirds flock to the dried flower heads for ripe seeds in fall. Plant in full sun, and water only enough to establish the plant root …
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… Description: This bird of the stunted northern forest makes a rare visit if it strays east of its normal plains migration route. It is visible across the Garden and …
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… in height and features pink flowers from late spring until the first frost. A great annual for the front of the border, it is disease- and insect-free; it also tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils. The flowers are beloved by butterflies, … and the seeds are considered a delicacy by mice, birds, and other wee beasties storing up food for the long winters. …
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… Student Guidelines For the health and safety of students and staff, we have made some changes to our operations. … state guidelines, students and instructors must wear face coverings over their mouth and nose for the duration of class. The Garden will not provide a face covering; please bring your own. Should you need to take a break for a drink or snack, kindly step outside or into the hallway to do so. Long classes will have …
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… Garden, mulches and plants nine acres and offers these tips: Purchase the right plant Shopping for a tree? Do not be intimidated; insist upon inspecting the burlapped root ball. Remove the … planted, this root flare should be at least three inches higher than the surrounding soil. Visit Chicagoland Grows for suggestions on trees and plants best suited for the Chicago area. … Look for organic, composted types, and buy in bulk to save money. Though they are often free for the taking, avoid using wood chips over the root zone. Use woodchips only for "p" …
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… moisture conditions. This native of the mountains of southern Europe makes an ideal component for a mixed border. Mountain bluet is free of debilitating pests and diseases in the Chicago region. …
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… humidity's found in interiorscapes better than the more well known Boston Fern. Great plant for hanging baskets, fillers or as a groundcover in shaded frost free areas. Ideal conditions include bright shaded locations, high humidity, consistent moisture …
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… cuttings collected before the first frost and held overwinter in an very brightly lite, frost free, environment. Plant in full sun in locations that typically dry out during the height of summer for best results. …
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