… Maggie Daley false goatsbeard ( Astilbe 'Maggie Daley') was selected for the Lakeside Garden because it is better able to withstand summer heat and dry soil than … to 28 inches tall with dense, lavender-purple flower spikes make this cultivar a wise choice for the shady garden with soil that remains moist for most of the year. It is generally pest free, tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and …
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… Spring is the time to start seeds—especially for the veggies and herbs that thrive in summer's heat. Tomatoes. Peppers. Onions. Basil. … that can help you determine how much seed to plant. Check the calendar. By knowing the frost-free date for your area and garden, you can calculate when to start seeds, using the information … the seed packet as a prompt. There is a lot of science behind the determination of your frost-free date. The State Climatologist Office of the Illinois State Water Survey offers an …
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… to practice boxwood blight cleanliness programs to ensure the plants they sell are disease free. Here at the Chicago Botanic Garden, we are developing protocol to monitor incoming plants … and contaminated soil/organic matter. The pathogen can survive in soil and organic matter for years and is easily disseminated by water movement. Monitor your boxwood at least one a … contact Plant Information Services , email or (847) 835-0972. For other resources, visit Virginia Cooperative Extension Best Management Practices for Boxwood Blight and The …
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… Read Janisse Ray’s The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food , and come to a free discussion. Preregistration required, regular parking fees apply. Regenstein Center …
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… Award of Garden Merit in 2012. Considered a tender perennial, overwinter in a cool or frost free greenhouse with temperatures between 1 - 5 degrees Centigrade. …
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… Prairie As an added bonus, find a spot in the Dixon Prairie toward the south end of the Garden for an optimal vantage point to see birds flying over, especially hawks, gulls, and waterfowl. … winters by lowering their body temperature while they sleep. Look closely along the path for flashes of movement from song sparrows as they hone-in on the feeding area. 4. McDonald … trees. Birding at the Garden Before you go, remember these helpful tips: Dress for the weather, especially when it’s extra nippy. If you go birding solo or with a small, quiet …
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… Scientists report new nonnative bee species for state of Illinois. Andrea Gruver, a student in the Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern … urban environments, like Chicago, and is spreading across North America, because it is active for much of the summer growing season and can take advantage of abundant nonnative floral food …
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… world through citizen science. Citizen Science Academy courses use Budburst as a case study for learning about citizen science as a field, how to use citizen science effectively in a … ($95 fee). Two-week courses are eligible for one credit ($55 fee). For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions . Current Courses Teaching Phenology and Climate Change (CSA … ($95 fee). Two-week courses are eligible for one credit ($55 fee). For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions . Future Courses Teaching Phenology and Climate Change (CSA …
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… they are just large enough to hold the one to three navy bean-sized eggs of the hummer. For the pint-sized bird to be able to keep the tiny eggs warm during incubation requires that the … of room necessary to hold the family. One of the ways the hummingbirds get around this need for flexibility is that they construct the nest of soft plant fibers and then wrap the whole … find the nest of one of these birds during the nesting season, but if not, keep an eye out for little bumps, lumps, and knobs on bare branches in winter. You might get lucky. …
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… of Sierra Seeds, a member of the Mohawk community of the Akwesasne, and a passionate activist for seed and food sovereignty. Hear powerful and inspiring stories of the rematriation of … land. Discover how you can also connect with the seed legacy of your own ancestry. Lecture is free; regular parking fees apply; preregistration required. Alsdorf Auditorium …
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