… Eco-Friendly Decorations It’s time for holiday celebrations, and that means it’s time for holiday decorations. Tables, mantels, … among hundreds of candle makers selling their eco-friendly products on the web; click here to visit just one of them. So…as you ponder unpacking those dusty boxes of old, energy-inefficient, … among hundreds of candle makers selling their eco-friendly products on the web; click here to visit just one of them. So…as you ponder unpacking those dusty boxes of old, energy-inefficient, …
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… Nine Secret Spaces Fun Spots for all ages Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: … you’re a member of the Garden. … Fun Spots for all ages Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: Varied Time: 2-3 hours Stop 1: Visitor Center Kick …
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Symphyotrichum shortii , known as Short's aster, is a native of eastern North America that grows well in full sun to partially shaded environments. Among the most floriferous of the native asters, this plant produces violet-blue flowers with bright golden centers that turn brick-red once the flowers are pollinated. In bloom, the flowers are visited by a wide array of insects including …
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… Think fall color disappears in October? Nope. The first week of November is still prime time for leaf peeping at the Chicago Botanic Garden . As the Garden’s photographer, I talk up the … Check out the dates below. In my experience, early November can be an especially glorious time for photos. Under ideal conditions —cool nights, no damaging wind or rain storms, little … framing the Serpentine and Arch Bridges. Malott Japanese Garden November 5, 2020 Look for the reflection of subtle fall colors in the water. I shot this picture from the Zigzag …
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… Garden Budburst brings researchers, educators, gardeners, and community members together for a community science project to uncover the stories of plants and animals affected by human impacts on the environment. Visit Budburst As a Budburst community scientist, you may invest as much or as little time as … to uncover the stories of plants and animals affected by human impacts on the environment. Visit Budburst As a Budburst community scientist, you may invest as much or as little time as …
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… Time: 10–40 minutes of actual planting (depending on the size of the group) Appropriate for Ages: 2 and up Clean-up Time: 10–15 minutes Large pea seeds are easy for small fingers to grasp. Here I am modeling the latest in seedling trays. You can purchase these and our other supplies at your local garden … flower), pumpkin, and other squash. For more details about how and when to plant these seeds visit www.kidsgardening.org/node/101624 . A low, wide trug full of soil makes filling pots easy …
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… is just plain fun. Here’s a look at some popular planting themes. Of all the creatures that visit our gardens, butterflies are certainly the most exotic and magical. On warm summer days, … are just as fun to attract and to watch. A butterfly garden is simply one that offers nectar for the adults and certain plants for their caterpillars. Nectar is a sugar-rich liquid that … Mint leaves work particularly well in tea. (Never use a plant part unless you know it is safe to ingest.) Most teas made from leaves, petals, and flowers are prepared by infusion. …
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… has stiff, square stems and leaves scented like pine. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths all visit the flowers to gather nectar. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant and prefers full sun …
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… Tour the Dixon Prairie Lost Landscape Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .56 miles Time: 1 hour 25 mins Stop 1: Savanna … above ground and have root systems that delve deep into the soil underground. In summer, look for the compass plant, which turns its big leaves to avoid the midday sun. Stop 3: Sand … able to regenerate year after year. … Lost Landscape Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .56 miles Time: 1 hour 25 mins Stop 1: Savanna …
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… We’ve officially reached planting season, and it is now safe to put in warm-season flowering annuals, vines, herbs, and vegetables. Horticulturists at the Chicago Botanic Garden do recommend waiting until Memorial Day for cold-sensitive plants such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and squash. Happy planting! … been hardened off properly before planting them outside. That means moving plants outdoors for a portion of the day to gradually introduce them to the direct sunlight, dry air, and cold …
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