… of the northern and eastern parts of North American. Scale-like, aromatic foliage appears in flattened sprays and the bark will exfoliate on mature branches and trunks. It prefers moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. It is not fussy about soil pH but is intolerant of dry conditions. …
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… It will bloom intermittently until fall. It prefers moist, humusy soils, but will grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun, part shade, or full shade. …
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… with a neat twist at the end of the petals are produced on three foot tall plants that thrive in sunny locations and well drained soils. Provide space in between plants and their neighbors for good air movement which decrease the incidence of …
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… the warmer months of summer and early fall. The moderate size expands usage to containers in addition to flower beds. Many different species of insects find the pollen and nectar irresistible during the summer and songbirds are very fond of the seeds in fall. …
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… New! Switching up your seafood meals is easy and delicious in this hands-on class. Learn to marinate, sear, plate, and create wine parings for scallops and calamari. Perfect for any dinner party, hosting occasion, or just a night in. These easy techniques help you comfortably cook seafood at home. Meg Dhamer, private chef …
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… Welcome warm weather with a focus on spring herbs in a variety of fresh and flavorful dishes. Learn how to use parsley and mint in fattoush with fried halloumi, prepare Vietnamese summer rolls featuring basil and mint, and …
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… serving ideas. Enjoy them rolled into elegant appetizers, atop crispy potato latkes, nestled in warm croissants, or melted into grilled cheese sandwiches. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, …
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… Can a plant come back from extinction in the wild? Chicago Botanic Garden scientists think so. Their belief is reflected in the rows of rare alula ( Brighamia insignis ) growing discreetly in a Garden production greenhouse. Alula ( Brighamia insignis ) growing at the Chicago Botanic …
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… Keira become more aware and observe other people’s behavior based on things that would come up in her classroom was incredible,” Shannon said. “She had tools in her toolbox to be kind to other children.” For these preschoolers, the logic is simple: … ahalley@chicagobotanic.org Inclusion as a north star Through a new partnership currently in its second year, 3- to 5-year-olds in the Nature Preschool explore the Garden alongside their …
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… it Gardenhenge. Here’s how he found it. I joined the Chicago Botanic Garden as photographer in August, and from my very first day, I was interested in finding what I like to call Gardenhenge. The idea comes from Chicagohenge, something I photographed many times while working in the city. It occurs when the sun rises and sets perfectly framed between buildings, with …
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