… are fixed on an 80-foot pole rising toward the sky. Atop it sits a hexagonal platform, built for a threatened species in Illinois. It was late April last year when a pair of ospreys were spotted on the platform nest for the first time since it was installed in 2016 , in partnership with the Friends of the … Now, as the earth awakens from winter, the question looms: Will they return? “We are hopeful for another pair,” said Peter Nagle, managing ecologist, lakes and shorelines. “Some data …
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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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… right in our own backyards. You can encourage wildlife such as birds and other pollinators to visit your green space by incorporating the necessary components of their habitat: food, water, …
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… its collection, and this plant was not correctly identified as a titan arum until it bloomed for the first time. Corpse flowers are known for producing one of the largest and most pungent inflorescences in the plant kingdom, giving us … year, seven corpse flowers in the Garden’s collection flowered, with four proudly on display for visitors to admire, showcasing our commitment to conserving this endangered species. It’s …
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… cultivars have a sweeter flavor, and both contain high amounts of pectin, so are a good choice for canning and to add to preserves. Tomatillos (Physalis ixocarpa) prefer the same soil … area, our growing season is to short for it to bear ripe fruit. Naranjilla lovers will need to visit a Latin grocery store to purchase the fruit, which is popular in drinks, ice cream, and … area, our growing season is to short for it to bear ripe fruit. Naranjilla lovers will need to visit a Latin grocery store to purchase the fruit, which is popular in drinks, ice cream, and …
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… the Kleinman Family Cove. Please be careful not to fall into the water while you are looking for them. Fireflies or lightning bugs 3. Do you say “fireflies” or “lightning bugs.” Both are … and you can play a game with them no matter what you call them. Fireflies flash a light for the same reason cicadas buzz—to find a mate. Female fireflies stay on the ground while males … can trick a male to landing on your flashlight. Cicada Parade-A decorated plaster cicadas 4. Visit an insect exhibition. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Butterflies & Blooms is open through …
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… it to blast out its scent in one big, hours-long burst. And the smell! The Indonesian name for the plant translates as “corpse flower,” an apt summary of the decaying, rancid, rotten stench. However, what smells horrid to humans is a magnet for the carrion beetles and flesh flies that are the titan arum’s natural pollinators. The Big … As the spathe opens, the true female flowers at the base of the spadix signal their readiness for fertilization by releasing scent molecules. Internal heat volatilizes the molecules (turning …
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… to feed and rest on their journeys to their northern breeding grounds. It's the perfect time for visitors to study the beautiful nuptial plumages of these water-loving species, as well as … looks like a mallard but has a huge, shovel-like bill and a large brown patch on its sides. Visit usgs.gov for more information on duck identification, or use the National Audubon Society … looks like a mallard but has a huge, shovel-like bill and a large brown patch on its sides. Visit usgs.gov for more information on duck identification, or use the National Audubon Society …
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… they relied on pawpaw fruits.” Explorers Lewis and Clark subsisted on pawpaws alone for three days during their explorations. Thomas Jefferson planted the trees at Monticello and … of butterflies and moths, including the pawpaw sphinx moth. And, it is the only host plant for the spectacular female Zebra Swallowtail butterfly, which will lay its eggs on the leaves. …
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Green Mountain boxwood is a hybrid that combines the handsome dark green evergreen leaves of the common boxwood ( Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') and the hardiness of Korean littleleaf boxwood. This evergreen shrub grows into a perfect narrow pyramid to a height of 12 feet with full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soils. This variety is very hardy, with minor bronzing during harsh …
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