… Long-ago legend says that cranes can live for 1,000 years…and that folding 1,000 paper cranes, one for each year, can make a wish come true. So it is that the crane is the symbol of longevity and good fortune. Fast forward to the turn of the twenty-first century, when Ray Wilke, a devoted volunteer in the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden, decided to make origami cranes as a take-away gift for children who visited the garden’s Shoin House. …
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… increase initial building costs but decrease long-term operating expenses; by choosing to build this way, the Garden demonstrates its ongoing commitment to sustainable building and development … roof's insulating effect on the building and other factors that will help them determine the best plants to grow on green roofs. … The Chicago Botanic Garden has earned a Gold LEED rating …
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… Summer is just around the corner, and summer is the time for color. This class presents the many ways plants can be combined and mixed to enhance the color in your garden beds and container gardens. Learn how plants provide color … trendy black, gold, silver, variegated, and other colored plants available, and which ones do best in the Chicago area. Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Classroom 8, …
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… How to Dry Hydrangeas the Right Way If you’ve ever wished those beautiful summer hydrangea blooms … for Picking The most important step in drying hydrangeas is knowing when to cut them. “The best time to cut white flowering hydrangeas is when the top or center flowers begin to show a …
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… of the holiday season are all around us. Nature provides beauty, traditions, and opportunities for respite. Here are a few ways to celebrate seasonal joys inspired by nature: Winter solstice Solstice around the world … Gift of membership Plants Cut tree care Keep greenery fresh Holiday plants Decorations How to make a wreath (video) Nature-based decor Eco-friendly DIY wreaths that aren’t evergreen …
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… students assess their current knowledge of and beliefs about climate change. They then begin to explore the various Earth systems that create climate, including the Earth's energy balance … emissions and explore how the sun's energy, greenhouse gases, and the Earth's surface interact to moderate global average temperature. They use a NASA data analysis tool to model different … those interactions can be affected by climate. Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students learn that individuals have a role in climate change …
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… as they age on stocky, well-branched plants. The flowers open a coral-peachy color, mature to a rosy pink, and fade to burgundy. No need to mix and match cultivars to get that perfect blend of compatible colors in the flower bed. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils, and protect the young foliage from rabbits for best results. The flowers attract pollen-hungry insect pollinators, and the nectar is a favorite …
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… boardwalk ends and you disappear into Spider Island. Though small, Spider Island was designed to create the experience of being in a much larger, more secluded woodland. (Spider Island is the … perennials. In summer, birches provide shade, while dogwoods and willows flourish closer to the shore, directing views inward from across the water. Among the first to bloom on Spider … non-scripta ); among the last is hairy toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta ‘Moonlight’). When you get to the end of the path, take a seat on one of the granite boulders. Take your time in this …
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… Dahlias are indigenous to Mexico, where they were grown by the Aztecs, who used the tubers as one of their staple foods. … the plants will receive at least six hours of sunlight. Since dahlias do not like to get their “feet” wet, the area should not accumulate water and should drain well. If the soil is … weather arrives to avoid these pests, as remediation is difficult. Cutting the blooms It is best to cut the blooms in the morning, using a sharp instrument to make a clean cut. The stem can …
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… Ticket Exchange Lightscape ticket exchange is offered online. Follow these easy steps to change your Lightscape event date and time, or download the PDF with the same instructions. … your purchase order confirmation email. Step 2: On purchase confirmation email, select Change Visit Date link. Step 3: "Find your order" page will begin the exchange process. Step 4: Enter … Review your original order on the "View Purchase History" page. Step 6: Expand the ticket view to show ticket details. To change the date and time, Select New Date/Time button. Step 7: View …
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