… Chicago Area Garden Railroad Society Contact Person: Bob Hanselman (847) 533-6219 www.cagrs.com LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago Contact Person: Jim Rusch (630) 830-0378 www.LGBMRRCC.com … Railways magazine Kalmbach Publishing Company (800) 243-4898 www.gardenrailways.com Steam in the Garden magazine Steam in the Garden, Inc. (607) 642-8119 www.steamup.com … and a list of publications related to model railroading. www.greatesthobby.com This website is the hub of a campaign called “World’s Greatest Hobby,” launched to raise public awareness of …
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… Botanic Garden for good reason: three acres (one of the largest public rose display gardens in the United States) show off 150+ varieties of "The Queen of Flowers," all considered well-suited for the Midwest and Chicagoland's climate. This is the terrace, stand here in June—and again in September—and just take it all in: the heady scents, the play of water in … Botanic Garden for good reason: three acres (one of the largest public rose display gardens in the United States) show off 150+ varieties of "The Queen of Flowers," all considered …
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… Kleinman Family Cove Skimming 1.25 miles of shoreline, the Kleinman Family Cove is an optimal place to study aquatic plants and animals. Located on the Garden's North Lake, it … why water is important to human health. Others explore the importance of shoreline management in the demonstration garden. Interpretive signage guides visitors to observe and understand … about the importance of freshwater systems. The Cove serves family members who take part in on-site programs, students on field trips, Camp CBG groups, scouts, and participants in the Garden's …
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… The Velvet Queen The Velvet Queen is one of a few corpse flowers of its kind anywhere—it had three flowering spikes bloom, all from … tuber. Eastern Illinois University donated the rare Amorphophallus titanum to the Garden in 2018. The Velvet Queen first bloomed for the university in 2008 and has bloomed every two … corpse flowers, and we were excited to see what would happen. As it turned out, our small on-site team got a big surprise in the staff-only production greenhouses—and treat. It's unsual …
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… to enter its bloom cycle at the Garden, and the first corpse flower to bloom at the Garden in 2015. The corpse flower, or titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), is native to the rainforests of Indonesia. In bloom, it is known for its size, stench, and beauty—look for the deep crimson color of the … to enter its bloom cycle at the Garden, and the first corpse flower to bloom at the Garden in 2015. The corpse flower, or titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), is native to the rainforests …
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… Tomato Talk | Containers A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Growing tomatoes in containers Got bad soil? Buckets, troughs, and pots all work well for growing tomatoes, too. Small space, poor soil? Container gardening may be the answer. If your garden is small or has heavy clay soil that would make nice pottery, don’t fret. You can grow tomato plants in pots and have a bumper crop of red, juicy orbs this summer. Tomatoes are warm-loving plants …
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… Horticultural Therapy Services A trained professional in a plant-rich environment can provide an opportunity for healing, stress reduction, physical … Botanic Garden professionals enable participants to engage with elements of the plant world in a planned, individualized, and expertly directed manner. The Garden is a world leader in providing therapeutic horticulture experiences to visitors at the Garden as …
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… Staff: Paul Rafac Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Paul Rafac is executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of the Chicago Botanic … He oversees institutional financial affairs - while also leading departmental administration in Finance, Information Systems, Administrative Services and Visitor Experience. Rafac brings four decades of progressive experience in accounting and financial leadership, specializing in government and nonprofit institutions. He …
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… your pests & diseases Know what pests and diseases look like to troubleshoot before they get in your garden beds. Many stubborn diseases affect tomato plants. Early blight, powdery mildew, … Brock, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Late blight of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in a garden near Hilo, Hawaii, caused by Phyophthora infestans ; photo by Scot Nelson from Honolulu, Hawaii [ CC BY-SA 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons . Tomato spotted wilt virus is caused by thrips—tiny flying insects that chew tomato flowers and transmit the virus. Young …
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… about growing food through your own aquaponics system and want 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 … about growing food through your own aquaponics system and want the opportunity to participate in hands-on, in-depth professional training, this course is for you. When you complete this …
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