… from late summer into fall. Plant this flower in full sun, average soils, and allow one year for the plant to establish its root system for best displays. It's hardy and perennial in the Chicago region and a magnet for honeybees and …
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… to green roofs and transportation corridors. There is no shortage of advice on “what to plant for pollinators,” but this information can be inaccurate, incomplete, or confusing. Combining the … how well common garden plants support pollinators and share clear, science-backed guidance for pollinator gardening. By making it easy to choose plants that provide for pollinators, PLUG … building demonstration gardens, interactive tools, and educational programs, PLUG will share best practices and plant recommendations that meet community needs. The program will inspire …
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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. … 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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… insects. Plant in full to partial sunny locations in moisture retentive soils and allow room for the plant to moderately spread by rhizomes over the years. Late summer these plants are …
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… Sit-spots are pretty much what they sound like—a place outside where you can sit and reflect. We use them often with little ones in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Nature Preschool. The dedicated places are a mindful way for people of any age to check in with and be present in the natural world. Choosing a Spot The best kind of sit-spot is one that you feel comfortable in and familiar with. So choose a natural …
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… silk flowers, and more to create a truly unique piece. This weaving technique is popular for making free-form fiber art. All materials included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… from the rarest of species to cultivated hybrids. Individual orchids in 128 classes will vie for red, white, and blue ribbons. Twenty-five entries will receive “best of class” green ribbons, and the best-appointed plant in the show will receive the Chicago Horticultural Society Award from …
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… Fall is the best time to prepare for a healthy, lush lawn in the upcoming season. Learn the basics of lawn renovation and how to prepare your lawn for winter. Discuss and observe proper techniques for installing sod, seeding and overseeding, …
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… with nature affords human beings. It is hoped that this symposium provides a catalyst for further research on the health benefits of nature that will, in turn, support evidence-based recommendations for policy and programmatic decisions. These outcomes would serve the goals of the Next Century … the health benefits of spending time in the preserves. Building those policies and programs is best done on a foundation of solid scientific evidence. View a pdf of Teresa Horton's …
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… garden? You’ll save money and you only have to step outside to collect whatever you need for a vase or two. Got Sun? A little sunny spot along a garage wall, a deck, patio, or in a side … Or pick some fragrant viburnum flowers or a colorful hydrangea and pop them into a Ball jar. Visit your vegetable garden for a few stems of kale, Swiss chard, twirling pea stems, or dill … quite fully open. Follow the stem down to the height you want in the vase and make the cut. Place the stems in the bucket while you continue cutting. Shop Your Garden You don’t need a …
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