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  • … Botanic Garden—which starts long before the Garden’s groundbreaking in 1965. Next time you visit the Garden, take a closer look at the topography and you can still make out the origins of … as 5 feet deep covered much of the swampland and were used by Native Americans and settlers for fire. The river and marshes, which once posed persistent flooding problems in the Skokie … of the wetlands and, with another landscape architect, Geoffrey Rausch, produced a master plan to transform the land into island gardens and a series of lakes. Unlike some of his peers who …
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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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  • … 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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  • … Pokémon hunting in the Garden can be a great way to stop and take a closer look at some of the gardens while connecting with other … gardens are a mass of blooms and butterflies, herons and hostas, and beautiful sunsets. The best of both worlds—real and virtual—is here. As you discover the Garden and the Pokémon here, …
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  • … treats, falling leaves, warm-toned landscape, and endless fall activities, I simply can’t get enough of the many opportunities that fall brings.  Fall also happens to be my favorite season for horticultural therapy. This exciting time of year is when all the … fall planters—either in a personal, tabletop container or raised garden bed—is a great way to prepare your garden for the fall while adding seasonal interest. This activity works well …
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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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  • … 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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  • … 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. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … are reveling in its bittersweet finale; stop by the Arid Greenhouse in the Regenstein Center to witness it yourself.   Agave sp. FO-76 on November 11, 2025   Senior Horticulturist Sarah … to 6 inches per day, until it threatened to collide with the greenhouse roof—requiring them to get creative, replacing a pane of greenhouse glass with plastic, drilling a hole, and encircling … issues arise,” said Laura. “For me, it’s ceremonial,” said Hector. “I couldn’t miss this.”   Visit Agave sp. FO-76 now in our Arid Greenhouse. Note that our Regenstein Center Greenhouses …
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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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