… some extra TLC; winter can create challenging indoor conditions that you may need to address in the coming months. Garden To-Do List Mulch garden beds After the ground has completely frozen, … before temperatures drop to below-freezing, and drain hoses before storing indoors. Keep in mind, however, that some trees and shrubs may require watering, so time this according to your … sharpen, and oil tools. Store all unused herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals in their original, labeled containers. If cardboard containers have become wet, consider …
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… and annuals that can handle occasional frosts. Spring cleaning tasks can be undertaken in the yard as well, particularly if March’s weather proved too cold and/or wet. April also is a … Compost is a superb soil amendment, top dressing, and mulch for gardens, borders, and lawns. In April, work compost several inches into the existing soil. In annual flower and vegetable … foliage to wither completely before removing it. The foliage is needed to photosynthesize (i.e., manufacture food), which feeds the bulbs to support the next year’s blooms. Divide clumps of …
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… Description: The male is bright pink! Seeing a pink bird in an evergreen in winter is quite a sight. The crossbill also has white wing bars and a slightly crossed bill, … seed from spruce cones. Their appearance at the Garden is associated with variations in spruce cone abundance. Look for them around the conifers. …
Type: Birding
… needs. Remember that many houseplants need less water during the winter months. Put the plants in a location that suits their winter light needs. Keep plants away from drafts and heating … Know that some plants need added humidity during the winter. Most plants, except orchids not in bloom, need little to no fertilization when they are not in active growth. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or …
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… French botanist and designer $15 The Chicago Botanic Garden presents Patrick Blanc of France in a discussion about his amazing living vertical gardens. Renowned for having injected … back into built-up areas, Mr. Blanc has installed vertical gardens internationally in hotels, restaurants, lounges, museums, showrooms, and numerous other public buildings. A book … and Air France, and to the participation of the Cultural Services at the French Consulate in Chicago and the Chicago Architectural Foundation. www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com …
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… If not done in late March, there is still time to sow seeds indoors for warm-season vegetables like tomato … houseplants can remain outside when night temperatures are consistently 40 to 50 degrees. When in doubt, wait until mid-May before placing houseplants permanently in the garden. If orchids have finished flowering, begin to fertilize regularly with a very …
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… In this gentle class, learn a selection of the 24 Yang forms to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation, while seated in a chair or using a cane for support. Emphasizing mindful movement and mental focus, this class … November 4 and 25) Gordon Lock, instructor Class locations vary between two indoor rooms in the Regenstein Center: Burnstein Hall and Nichols Hall. $159/$199 …
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… Our December Winter Woods Walk takes place on the winter solstice . Celebrate the change in seasons with a peaceful, guided walk (about 1/3 mile) in McDonald Woods and learn more about winter woodland flora and fauna. Before or after the walk, … per hour, or heavy rain, the program will be cancelled. If there is deep snow, we’ll walk in areas near the Woods. Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers …
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… specific hues of flowers, the bright and subdued greens of leaves, and the deep, subtle colors in shadows. You will make charts for permanent reference and then apply this knowledge as you paint flowers and leaves from live specimens. You will work in watercolor, but exercises apply to all media. A supply list will be sent. This class will be … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. ART requirement Marlene Hill Donnelly, scientific illustrator, The Field Museum …
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… Glossy abelia ( Abelia grandiflora ) is a small shrub with arching twigs covered in dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are sharply pointed. 'Kaleidoscope' is colorful from April … the tiny coral-pink calyxes continue to provide color. The foliage slowly becomes burgundy in late fall and persists well into winter; in warmer climates, it is evergreen. …
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