… As a mom and working artist, I try to think of ways I can introduce my 3-year-old daughter to the outdoors and the power of imagination through craft projects. And as an employee at the … Botanic Garden , I am inspired by all sorts of family programs and drop-in activities for kids and families that celebrate the outdoors. What’s fun about nature art is that it …
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… Are your summer container gardens in need of a fall makeover? Good news! There are many fall-flavored plants that will provide you with texture, form, and … or blue asters (Symphyotrichum) with ornamental kale as the colors play off each other nicely for a long-lasting fall container. Using other lesser-known plants, such as some of the fall-blooming Salvias or sage can add height and lend to very interesting combinations in your container gardens. Try using cold-hardy vegetables and …
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… For many bonsai tree species, early spring is the best time for repotting. As the days get longer … During this time, the energy of the tree that was stored in the roots over the winter begins to move back up into the tree branches. As this happens, the dormant buds begin to swell. This swelling is the first sign that the tree is beginning to break dormancy. Over the …
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… questions we have been getting about Spike the titan arum is “How do you know how much water to give it?” The care and feeding that we have given Spike and its fellow titan arums—our … growing in our production greenhouses—is very specific! Yes, the cultivation requirements for these plants are strict. Titan arums require well-maintained conditions of high humidity and high temperature—similar to their natural conditions in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra. Therefore, the cultivation is …
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… When farmers’ markets wind down, many of us want to preserve the bounty of this year for the next. Why not save save seeds from your last tomatoes so you can grow them yourself next year? 1. Saving Make sure to save the seeds from an open-pollinated or heirloom tomato. These seeds will reliably reproduce …
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… On a bright, sunny Saturday in June, more than 1,500 people came to see just what was happening inside the renovated paint store along Ogden Avenue in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. It was the opening weekend for the Farm on Ogden , a joint project between the Chicago Botanic Garden and Lawndale Christian … it’s everything a community could ask for. I’m just so happy the Garden has decided to invest in a community like North Lawndale,” said Scott. Here’s a look inside the Farm, which …
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… Thanksgiving is here again, and we at the Chicago Botanic Garden are thankful for all the pollinators who make our food possible, every day, around the world. Bats, bees, … one-third of the food we eat. As you enjoy a meal with friends and family, take a moment to say thanks for the little things that make such a big difference—pollinators! Instructions Click on the image above to download our placemat to enjoy with your feast. The ideal printing size is tabloid (11 x 17 …
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… Fragrance is one of the benefits of a garden that is often overlooked. Lots of thought is given to plants’ textures, colors, seasonality, sizes—all important visual characteristics without a … fondness in a single whiff. Also among the list are a number of annuals that are perfect for containers, which allow the gardener to move plants into prominence as they reach their peak … Lonicera flava honeysuckle is a fragrant and hardy variety. Photo via southeasternflora.com. Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa , is a nonhardy (for us) bulb from northern Mexico with an …
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… Thanksgiving is here again, and we at the Chicago Botanic Garden are thankful for all the pollinators who make our food possible, every day, around the world. Bats, bees, … the PDF (11″x17″) of this placemat. As you enjoy a meal with friends and family, take a moment to say thanks for the little things that make such a big difference—pollinators! Draw and color … you are eating at your feast in the center of your plate on our placemat. Check the answer key to see who pollinated them. Instructions: Click on the image above to download our placemat to …
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… endless photographic opportunities with the architecture and city scenes of Chicago. We will visit Chinatown, Millennium Park/Lurie Garden, and Navy Pier to capture the sights of the city. Explore new camera settings while learning to integrate … landscape and hardscape photography. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. Students will need to purchase water taxi tickets on two of the days that the …
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