… growing in your garden or prairie at home, you may notice a sweet, spicy fragrance emanating from it; especially on a dewy, humid morning in the fall. This wonderful aroma comes from the fruits. In the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank where … to several habitats, has beautiful flower heads, and adds a wonderful, spicy fragrance from the fruits. …
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… Brian, along with the rest of the team, is bringing his vision to life at the Orchid Show , from February 9 to March 24 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Also, Orchids After Hours is back —on Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., the Show is lit for evening, and cocktails and light tropical fare are … Ross Schaerli and Mario Guererro (below), to build the louvers. They used cedar reclaimed from an old arbor at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden... …And then we tucked in blooming …
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… Put them out of reach! Place plants on high shelves or, if your cat is a jumper, hang them from baskets. “Avoid, or place out of reach plants your pets may find attractive to chew on, too, … result, whether it's loose stool or a plant that’s been destroyed,” said Moore. 3. Deter pets from plants Cats and dogs hate the smell of citrus and vinegar. Some pet owners spray their … out of control, you may want to talk to your veterinarian. Your pet’s behavior might be coming from a deeper issue. An expert evaluation will help you to be sure. As for my cat, her …
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… different herbal simple syrups and shrubs. What’s a shrub, you ask? It’s a tangy syrup made from fruit, sugar, vinegar, and herbs; it was originally used as a way to preserve food. It’s … bringing the mixture just to a boil. Add herbs in, stir gently for 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Let the mixture cool (approximately 30 minutes). Strain. Store in an airtight … pot, stir over heat until sugar dissolves, bringing the mixture just to a boil, then remove from heat. Let the mixture cool. Strain. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for …
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… This exciting time of year is when all the off-site therapy gardens are reaping the benefits from their summer of hard work. The fall programs begin after a brief hiatus upon the completion … and harvest herb dip. Students at Christopher School work to transition their school garden from summer to fall. Fall planters Creating fall planters—either in a personal, tabletop … benefits One of my favorite aspects of this activity is the sheer joy that radiates from our participants after they create a beautiful, seasonal centerpiece. This activity allows …
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… at a time when few other woody plants are in bloom, creamy white, jasminelike blossoms emerge from the tips of the branches. The blooms are sweetly fragrant and persist for several weeks. To …
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… provide food and habitats for other species. One of the earliest bee fossils found to date is from the early Cretaceous Period, approximately 100 million years ago, but unfortunately, the …
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… fact, they need it to convert the starch in their roots to sugar, transforming them from lowly, nose-turned-up roots to gourmet, thumbs-up side dishes. We used a pitchfork to loosen … try to pull the roots by their leaves. Parsnips have long tap roots that need to be dug gently from the soil. Aren’t they gorgeous? At the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, we've planted …
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… Insects ) by Maria Sibylla Merian, published in 1719 in Amsterdam. This volume was on loan from the Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine, Bio-Medical Libraries, … theory that caterpillars were born out of spontaneous generation. Maria Sibylla Merian, from the 500 deutsche mark banknote Divorced in 1699, she traveled with her daughter Dorothea to …
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… Happy planting! Summer plantings await in the production greenhouses. Get the best performance from your plants with these tips from the Garden’s Plant Information Service: Pinch back one-third of new growth to encourage …
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