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… This fine-needled pine can reach a mature height of 30' to 50' with a broad, flat-topped habit at maturity. Dark bluish-green foliage is rather attractive against the gray bark. This pine is unique in retaining four to five years' foliage rather than only three, as its relatives do. The limber pine gets its name from the tough, flexible, shiny green branches. One of the best pines for the Midwest …
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… When farmers’ markets wind down, many of us want to preserve the bounty of this year for the next. Why not save save seeds from your last tomatoes so you can grow them yourself next … the “parent plant.” 2) Choose a ripe, disease-free tomato; one past being edible is best. 3) Cut the tomato ‘around the equator’ and squeeze out the seeds and ‘goo’ in to a …
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… Fund (DAF) What is a donor-advised fund? A DAF is a charitable giving account that allows you to recommend grants to qualified nonprofits like the Chicago Botanic Garden. It is an excellent … a donor-advised fund Making a gift to the Chicago Botanic Garden through a DAF is an effective way to support our mission to cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. How … Email: Donor Services 3. Watch your support blossom Your generosity helps the Garden care for 385 acres of living beauty, educate future scientists, preserve native ecosystems, and …
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… what would work well, and scallops popped into Jason’s head. It seemed like a great spot to showcase them—at the entrance to the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science … would you choose and why? I would use the scallop pattern as the tile in my bathroom, going for a mermaid theme. Something fun, beautiful, and iridescent. Bio: Jamie Berlin is the … since 2013 and loves being out in nature every day. In her free time, she enjoys road trips to visit national parks. … Plant Conservation Science Center Horticulturist: Jamie Berlin What’s …
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… Plant Collections Search the Collections A museum's major function is to collect and preserve objects. As a museum, the Chicago Botanic Garden is dedicated to building … collections and the display and maintenance of these collections is recognized as one of the best. The Garden has an outstanding rose collection in the Krasberg Rose Garden and elsewhere. As … Spiraea Spireas grow in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America all the way south to Mexico. The shrubs are well adapted to the climate and soils of the Chicago region …
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… research collaborations, the Chicago Botanic Garden is participating in an initiative to set the stage for new partnerships. Patrick Herendeen, Ph.D. , senior director, systematics and evolutionary … research. Diverse questions require multifaceted solutions. Often these approaches are best identified and pursued by a team of individuals with unique specialties, who at times may …
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… Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves. It's time to get rockin’ with Leonardo. He is a Parents' Choice Award-winning family musician from Chicago, …
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… in varying amounts. Large amounts of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are not likely to make someone ill, whereas a lot of black nightshade (Solanum nigram) may. Want to add switch … by sweating, which some suggest is one reason hot peppers are popular in hot climates. Get the most from your pepper plants with our Plant Information tips . Smaller, bushy hot pepper … area, our growing season is to short for it to bear ripe fruit. Naranjilla lovers will need to visit a Latin grocery store to purchase the fruit, which is popular in drinks, ice cream, and …
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… statement: “In developing this piece, I thought about the contributions the Garden has made to Chicagoland communities in city farms and learning opportunities. I recalled seeing a group of young children during a visit and their actions made it clear that their imaginations were soaring in this magical space … installations have been featured nationally and internationally. She has been recognized for her public art career, as she intentionally uses public space to uplift and celebrate …
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