… Ugly Duckling, has burst into full, dramatic bloom, releasing its famously foul odor of decay to attract pollinators. Like the duckling in the fairy tale, “The Ugly Duckling”, this plant … its collection, and this plant was not correctly identified as a titan arum until it bloomed for the first time. Corpse flowers are known for producing one of the largest and most pungent inflorescences in the plant kingdom, giving us a fascinating—and fleeting—chance to witness an amazing natural wonder. The bloom typically lasts just 24 to 36 hours. Last year, …
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… across multiple locations, forming a temporary sculpture trail where the public is able to discover and interact with the poetry, in a physical form.” About the artist: Luke Jerram’s … not to disturb the collards or sugar snap peas. I smile at the green tomatoes remembering the best fried green tomato sandwiches you made on Saturday mornings. I float with glee past the rows … gadget and I run through soft mushy grass - I smell its sweetness and chase grasshoppers on my way. You promised slices of watermelon on the back porch after we’re done. I giggle in broad …
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… Celebrating 20 Years of College First Quotes from College First Alumni “Best experience of my life. It was my first job, I learned so much from it. Taught me to be responsible and it opened my mind in so many levels… Best summer days I had. Enjoy every … First is truly a spectacular program that helps Chicago city youth explore their passion for the STEM field and prepares them for the college path. I highly recommend this program to all …
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… heard in late summer and fall as chickadees gather in family groups and small feeding flocks to prepare for the winter. The chickadee’s song—translated as “Hey, sweetie,” (though you can’t often hear … who hear it, the song signals spring’s arrival. Because of its curiosity and propensity to visit feeders, the black-capped chickadee ( Poecile atricapillus ) can often introduce youngsters …
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… books,” explained Leora Siegel, library director. “If visitors or members would like to pay tribute to someone special or mark a special occasion, they can dedicate a book in the library in the same way that they might dedicate a tree or a bench in other Garden areas.” Later that summer, my mom … walk me through the process of book dedication. Turns out there are three “levels” to consider for dedication. Here’s how they work: Level 1 : General Book Dedication Each year, approximately …
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… Q. Areas of my lawn turn brown every year. What is the best way to treat it? A. Diagnosing turf problems can be very difficult. Problems often arise from …
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… Gomez Age: 16 Grade: 11 School: Waukegan High School What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? Making friends What's your favorite vegetable? Corn What is a fun or … about you? I read a lot of comic books, my favorite color is black. Superhero favorite: Coming to Age Ashley Age: 16 Grade: 11 School: Waukegan High School/Washington Campus What are you most … interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? Learning about vegetables and learning how to garden What's your favorite vegetable? Corn What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I like …
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… When you were a child, did everything you ate — meat, potatoes, vegetables — have to be given its own special space on your plate, not touching anything else? Gardening can be … Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where traditional approaches to gardening are giving way to new, less restrictive thinking. Throughout the demonstration gardens, you can see how … bright green parsley can do a good job of covering up the yellowing foliage of your tulips. To get the most out of your garden, enjoy the whole plant, not just the end product. This might mean …
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… The creeping vine, Clematis ‘Rooguchi, grows to a maximum height of 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate water conditions. In the summer and early fall it produces lavender and purple flowers that give way to brown fruit. It is best as a specimen in a border. …
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… The clock was ticking—a little girl was seriously ill—when I got the call for help. A Denver hospital needed living tissue from Thujopsis dolabrata or any of its cultivars within 24 hours to determine if the plant was the cause of the girl’s life-threatening allergic reaction. The … Within three hours of receiving the request, I had dropped the samples off at FedEx on the way home. As it turned out, Thujopsis did appear to be the culprit, and the hospital is …
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