… ‘Loves Touch’ is an herbaceous peony with small, shell-pink, semi-double blossoms resembling those of a camellia. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Loves Touch’ is a mid- to late-season bloomer. It grows to 26 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in …
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… large compost piles way in the back of our 1-acre garden. The contents seldom get turned (as is usually recommended), but I continuously add grass clippings, small twigs, weeds, and kitchen … and onto the beds and borders as a soil amendment. The best part—besides free compost—is the small amount of garbage our household produces as a result. Everyday items—paper, plastic, … our kitchen and garden waste out of a landfill. We talk about throwing things away but there is no “away.” Garbage dumps, landfills, and facilities that burn everyone’s trash are …
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… herbaceous peonies. Winner of the American Peony Society Award of Landscape Merit, ‘Nice Gal’ is an herbaceous peony with lavender pink petals surrounding yellow stamens and deep pink stigmas. The semi-double flowers bloom on short stems near the foliage. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Nice Gal’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 26” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
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… tree peonies appear 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. ‘Moon Over Barrington’ is an herbaceous peony produced in 1986 at Roy Klehm’s nursery in Barrington, IL. The double blooms are large and creamy white with a spicy fragrance. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Moon Over Barrington’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 26” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
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… Campus welcomed students and visitors of all ages. The seven-acre Regenstein Learning Campus is a center of inspiration, education, and training for nature-lovers and the next generation of … learning, hands-on coursework, and a range of health and wellness activities. Most of all, it is a gathering place, designed to connect people with plants and to generate excitement and … showing the internal mechanics of the building’s sustainability features, the Learning Center is a destination for Garden visitors. It also serves as headquarters of the Joseph Regenstein, …
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… as the Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She is responsible for the creation and maintenance of over 2,306 bed plant maps representing 2.6 … (GPS) Receivers to survey the plants and infrastructure. For new garden areas, digital data is acquired from the landscape architect to update the base map. Plant maps are generated within … and Research Education for Undergraduates (REU) interns. The value of the location of a plant is paramount to effectively manage and protect the plant collections. It is critical that each …
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… environmental education programs with community partnerships The Science Career Continuum is an out-of-school-time program, rooted in promoting accessible pathways for marginalized youth … in STEM by providing resources to support them along their college and career pathways. In its 26-year existence, the award-winning program has evolved the way it delivers science education. … Southeast Side of Chicago, and took a field trip to Steel Workers Park, a former industrial site. Overall, staff observed significant gains in content knowledge and positive shifts in …
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… research, and expand its highly successful plant-based education programs. The campus is named in honor of Executive Vice President and Director Kris Jarantoski's guiding vision. … as well as the 2015 Arthur Hoyt Scott Medal and Award. Integral to the Jarantoski Campus is a garden designed by Wirtz International. The innovative landscape design will unite the … from its current 18,000 square feet to more than 55,000 square feet. The structures will have 26 climate-controlled zones compared to the 11 currently in place, and the new outdoor nursery …
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… and the plant was called coral bells. Decades and dozens of hybrids later, Heuchera spp. is as well known for the striking colors of its foliage as it is for its long lasting flowers. … place is shared by two plants: 2. Heuchera sanguinea 'White Cloud' Height is shorter at 26 inches, with light green foliage and white flowers that appear earlier in June through late … of the plant. 3. Heuchera americana var. diversifolia 'Bressingham Bronze' Grows to 26 inches with dark bronze green leaves and white flowers that bloom from early August to …
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