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- … Spring is here and with it come wildflowers—trillium, mayapples, and spring beauties. Take a stroll or … and you may see and hear some of the many beautiful songbirds as they migrate north. “It is the knitting together of so many distinct individuals into a harmonious whole greater than the … flowering tree, a fountain, or a special seating area, for example. Determining sight lines is an important, but often overlooked, part of the design process. Here are some other ideas to …Type: Plant Info
- … The good news is that they’re all easy to grow. If you have a spot that gets at least six to eight hours of … Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. “'Red Norland' is scab-resistant and productive. And 'Rose Finn Apple' is a delicious fingerling that’s as appealing to look at as it is to eat.” ( Solanum tuberosum …Type: Plant Info
- … Nancy Clifton is back! Create your own festive holiday wreath, using fresh evergreens as the base and a variety …Type: Item Detail
- … New! Seed is a precious common heritage, and an essential component to the future sustainability of our …Type: Item Detail
- … The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) grew potatoes in Martian soil. But is this really possible? Experiment for yourself and test the physical and chemical properties of …Type: Item Detail
- … learning ways to identify these versatile plants, we will explore the McDonald Woods, which is home to many Carex species. Dress for the weather. Jim Jabcon, ecologist, Chicago Botanic …Type: Item Detail
- … at Chicago, we provide plant material left over from cleaning seeds for our seed bank, which is then screened for various medicinal compounds at UIC. In 2014, we provided dried plant …Type: Research
- … by Ilse Beunen, will focus on the concept of ikebana done with one leaf and one branch. This is an off-shoot of school founder, Sofu Teshigahara's Principle #4 - Emphasize one flower, one …Type: Item Detail
- … and jack-in-the-pulpit—and learn a bit about paper engineering along the way. No experience is necessary, but bookbinding or paper craft skills will speed your progress. All supplies …Type: Item Detail
- … Botanic Garden on November 12, 2012. The application deadline to sit for this examination is October 29, 2012. For more information about The American Society for Horticultural Science …Type: Event for Calendar