… The Range of Options for a New Kind of Lawn New! Lawns cover vast areas of our local landscapes. Between planting, … Botanic Garden researchers Rebecca Barak, Ph.D., and Liz Anna Kozik, Ph.D., are working on what our lawns could become. Discover their research on alternative lawn options, including … of lawn alternatives with a menu of options and practical tips to rethink lawns. Class may visit lawn alternative experimental plots at the Garden, weather permitting. Dress for the …
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… "flamingo flowers" throughout the year. It is pollinated by a number of tropical bees that visit the pollen sacs in a spiral up the inflorescence. The seeds are contained in a berry with juicy, sticky sap that birds try to remove by wiping their bills on surrounding woody surfaces and in the process distributing the sticky seeds on to suitable growing environments. …
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… a greenhouse, elaborate props, or high stress. This is an adventurous learning experience for the family; a huge cost-saver; a wonderful way to grow unusual flowers and food; and a chance … science experiment, go for it! Catalogs, Garden Centers, Websites This can be dangerous. Don’t buy any plant with a name you don’t recognize. The Garden's Plant Information Service at (847) … and the Lenhardt Library is stocked with catalogs and magazines. Take advantage of this on-site expertise. Seeds, Bulbs, Tubers – Read the Small Print Read before you buy. If some of …
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… Welcome to high summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where color, scent, and the play of light on water await you at nearly every turn. A perfect way to experience the lush abundance of the … and increase the diversity of insect, animal, bird, and plant life. The river meanders for a mile along the base of an abundantly planted slope that rises to meet the Garden wall. … shoreline challenges and water fluctuations. Here is another chance to cross over the water to visit the gardens up close; foregoing that option and continuing the perimeter walk, however, we …
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… The January issue of National Geographic features articles on two topics dear to me: American’s national parks (I just planned a Grand Canyon/Arches trip for June!), and the power of nature to improve mental health. The latter article cites scientific … seed catalogues or gardening books , and plan your summer garden . If you take a vacation, visit the local botanic garden . Dream of the tropics at the Orchid Show at the Chicago …
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… Enjoy a morning walk exploring the trees at the Garden. Each month, we will visit a different section of the Garden and learn about the trees unique to that area. Dress for the weather. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator Meet at Visitor Center …
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… Enjoy a morning walk exploring the trees at the Garden. Each month, we will visit a different section of the Garden and learn about the trees unique to that area. Dress for the weather. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator Meet at Visitor Center …
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… Enjoy a morning walk exploring the trees at the Garden. Each month, we will visit a different section of the Garden and learn about the trees unique to that area. Dress for the weather. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator Meet at Visitor Center …
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… Enjoy a morning walk exploring the trees at the Garden. Each month, we will visit a different section of the Garden and learn about the trees unique to that area. Dress for the weather. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator Meet at Visitor Center …
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… Petals of many flowers reflect ultraviolet light that we cannot see. Flower colors evolved for the benefit of insects. They are created by light reflecting from pigments rather than …
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