… 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 and botanical photography by students of the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The exhibition will feature works by more than 40 students and faculty participating in photography classes at the Garden. Click here to learn about …
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… Observing patterns is central to predicting weather and understanding climate. We will consider the conditions that meteorologists use to predict weather, and we will create simple models to understand concepts like warm and cold fronts, the Coriolis force, high- and low-pressure systems, and more. We will …
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… Gardens and gardening are among the great joys in life. Mosquitoes can take a bite out of this … to minimize problems. West Nile virus is a disease that targets primarily birds, horses, and humans. It is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has previously bitten a … of Health reports that the chance of contracting the disease from a mosquito is very slight, and that less than 1 percent of people who are bitten and contract the virus will become …
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… the winter months for much-needed planning, they might want to consider the delicious bramble and berry plants. Brambles Brambles are those tasty, colorful delights of early summer and fall. The genus Rubus is divided into many species that include raspberries, blackberries, dewberries, and thimbleberries. They derive their name from their thorny or spiny canes and branches. …
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… a beverage if you wish. Then proceed to the courtyard to hear stories of the trees' origins, and learn about styles, bonsai containers, and display principles. This is a tour, not a workshop, and no tools or trees are required. Dress for the weather. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, …
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… New! Immerse yourself in the scents, textures, sounds, and even tastes of the Sensory Garden. As you explore the grounds with the horticulturist who … plants every day, breathe in fragrant blooms, feel varied bark surfaces, hear rustling leaves, and sample edible plants. Dress for the weather. Bridget Kiernan, horticulturist, Chicago …
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… a trellis brings color to eye level. An obelisk placed in a slender bed creates a focal point and an interesting support for smaller annual vines like cypress vine with its tubular red, pink … you have a large sprawling garden, a vine-covered arbor or a pergola over a patio adds color and texture. Vines can climb up a deck railing or tumble from a railing’s planter boxes. And, how about planting a vine at the base of a lamp post or a mail box? Annual vines like …
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… Historically, fruit trees, shrubs, and berries were grown at home out of necessity. Native Americans were entirely dependent on what … to make strawberry jam. Choose healthy plants for a healthy harvest Start with quality, virus-free, and disease-resistant plants. Mail-order nurseries and garden centers have bundles of bare-root plants available. Lesser quality plants are prone to fruit rot, mold, and fungal …
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