… Q: Last year my mums grew tall and spindly. Is there something I can do to prevent this from happening again this year? A: Hardy chrysanthemum plants can grow 1 to 3 feet tall, … continued every two to three weeks. Regular pinching will keep them compact and prevent them from growing too tall; however, plants should not be pinched later than the Fourth of July to …
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… Launched in 2013, Windy City Harvest’s Farm Incubator Program was developed with assistance from the USDA–NIFA (U.S. Department of Agriculture–National Institute of Food and Agriculture) … & Sunshine Enterprise’s 12-week Community Business Academy. Windy City Harvest has incubated 26 farm businesses, 7 are currently in the program & 11 have graduated to proudly operate … access, and a priceless sustainable farming experience. Connect with us: www.otteroaksfarm.com // otteroaksfarmillinois@gmail.com Smooth and Social Roots Smooth and Social Roots farm is …
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… of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds each year. The centerpiece is the Learning Center, a 26,700-square-foot facility that includes indoor and outdoor classrooms, a nature laboratory, … in the butterfly collection. There’s something for everyone at the Regenstein Learning Campus: 26,700 square feet Size of the Learning Center, which includes a nature laboratory, early … of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds each year. The centerpiece is the Learning Center, a 26,700-square-foot facility that includes indoor and outdoor classrooms, a nature laboratory, …
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… September 27 – October 13, 2019 Joutras Gallery Opening reception: Thursday, September 26, 6 - 8 p.m., Joutras Gallery Join us for Focusing on Nature , our annual exhibition of nature … September 27 – October 13, 2019 Joutras Gallery Opening reception: Thursday, September 26, 6 - 8 p.m., Joutras Gallery Join us for Focusing on Nature , our annual exhibition of nature …
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… Father's Day Gifts That Dad Will ❤️ How lovely is it that Father’s Day coincides with the start of summer—it’s the perfect time to help dad relax and take a break outside. Here’s a list … goes on a hotdog, last time we checked With summer grilling season around the corner, our quick-and-easy homemade mustard makes a nice gift. Don’t let him get away with just hotdogs and … salads—the recipe is easy enough for kids to handle. Bonus points if you use homegrown herbs from your windowsill or garden. Kids knows best Want to help dad grow a butterfly— and do his …
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… Sumatra related to any of the other titan arums you’ve had on bloom watch? Yes, they come from the same parent plant as Sprout , who bloomed in April 2016. We introduced two other titan … BLOOMS 69" 5/30/2017 79.75" 69" 5/29/2017 78.25" 68" 5/28/2017 74.5" 65.5" 5/27/2017 73" 64" 5/26/2017 71" 60" 5/25/2017 66" 58" 5/24/2017 61.25" 53.25" 5/23/2017 56.5" 49.5" 5/22/2017 51.75" … 32.75" 5/17/2017 31.5" 31.5" 5/16/2017 30.25" 29.75" 5/15/2017 29" 28.25" 5/14/2017 27" 26.5" 5/13/2017 25.25" 24.75" 5/12/2017 23.75" 23" 5/11/2017 22.25" 21.25" The Garden’s Corpse …
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… Chicago Botanic Garden scientist Fabiany Herrera, Ph.D., discovered three new species of plants from fossils collected during the most recent expansion of the Panama Canal in Central America. … Anacardiaceae. The fossils include dozens of “petrified” fruits that were trapped in sediments from volcanoes that erupted during the Early Miocene geological era. The fruits are exquisitely … million years ago. The new Anacardiaceae fossils also show that some plants have gone extinct from Central America, a phenomenon poorly understood in the tropical region. This project is a …
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… it to occur, and its products. Students make observations of stomata and compare the stomata from different plants. Students discuss their results and draw conclusions about why stomata are … it to occur, and its products. Students make observations of stomata and compare the stomata from different plants. Students discuss their results and draw conclusions about why stomata are …
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… Make a Gift from Your IRA to Support the Chicago Botanic Garden If you are 70½ or older, you can make a … impact to the Chicago Botanic Garden today through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). A QCD allows you to transfer up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to the Garden. This gift counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) if …
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