… Violette' and the wine red 'Madame Julia Correvon'. Most clematis varieties require a support for their best display. Growth is rapid in late spring and early summer, and gardeners must be diligent … and lawn mowers. As the vine grows, it requires sunny conditions for best flowering. As you visit the Garden this summer, take note of the many clematis varieties. The Garden's Plant …
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… notoriously dry in winter, so indoor herbs will need extra humidity to thrive. A few solutions for increasing moisture in the air around your plants: Set pots of herbs on a boot tray filled … or a large strawberry pot. The latter is a great way to create an instant indoor herb garden: place rocks or broken pottery pieces in the bottom of the pot for drainage, then begin to fill … the garden in spring. Thyme can be repotted and brought inside; as with chives above, it's best to use it up during the indoor season. Tri-color sage appreciates a manicure (prune back …
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… R. Leacock, J. L. Mata, and Q.-X. Wu. 2005. Assessment of tree species richness as a surrogate for macrofungal species richness. Biological Conservation 121:99-110. Hawksworth, D. L. and G. M. … 112: 463-473. Dahlberg, A. and G.M. Mueller. 2011. Applying IUCN Red Listing Criteria for assessing and reporting on the conservation status of fungal species. Fungal Ecology 4: … and biotic indicators to measure success in forest landscape restoration. Restoration Ecology 26:5-12. Ainsworth, A.M, C. Canteiro, A. Dahlberg, B. Douglas, G. Furci, D. Minter, G.M. Mueller, …
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… soil, and the plant’s history over the years. Tom Tiddens and a plant healthcare specialist’s best friend head out to play fetch. I also work with the horticulturists on preventive care, … of it—maybe a hard rain will wash away any aphids or the ladybugs will get rid of the pests, for instance. People ask me how I track the health of more than 2.6 million plants here. I have … a map and checklist marked with target plants and pests. So a typical volunteer assignment, for example, would be to check the spirea bushes in the Sensory Garden for aphids. From bagworms… …
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… Living Collection includes trees, shrubs, vines, hardy perennials, and tropical plants, for a total of more than 14,000 taxa. It is the quantity, diversity, and health of these taxa (or … collections and the display and maintenance of these collections is recognized as one of the best. The Garden has an outstanding rose collection in the Krasberg Rose Garden and elsewhere. As many new varieties of disease-resistant and hardy roses are introduced, the best of these will be incorporated into the Garden’s collection. The Garden does not collect …
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… (Spider Island is the smallest of the nine islands of the Chicago Botanic Garden.) This place is an intimate retreat in which all forms of nature are celebrated, a place of trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, sedges, and flowering perennials. In summer, birches … (Spider Island is the smallest of the nine islands of the Chicago Botanic Garden.) This place is an intimate retreat in which all forms of nature are celebrated, a place of trees, …
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… in 1942 by Leslie Hubricht. Its fine, soft texture and threadlike foliage has helped win its place in cultivation. It is perhaps best known for its golden and persistent fall color that appears to be almost a golden cloud. Arkansas …
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… the opportunity to participate in hands-on, in-depth professional training, this course is for you. When you complete this training, you will be able to design, build, and operate an … to the production system Produce harvest and post-harvest handling, focusing on USDA/GAP best practices Tilapia management and harvest Opportunity to fabricate some of the custom … to the production system Produce harvest and post-harvest handling, focusing on USDA/GAP best practices Tilapia management and harvest Opportunity to fabricate some of the custom …
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… Obedient Plant is an erect, deciduous perennial best in perennial borders in moist, full-sun locations. It produces grayish-green leaves with …
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… native species to the site, transforming it into a beautiful and diverse landscape on display for the vehicles, pedestrians, and bikers that pass by the Garden. The roadside location of this … the conservative wetland species now found in the area (in some cases, this area is the only place where conservative wetland species grow at the Garden). This natural area demonstrates that … the conservative wetland species now found in the area (in some cases, this area is the only place where conservative wetland species grow at the Garden). This natural area demonstrates that …
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