… trap bite off your finger?” Jose asked, on a virtual field trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden. With an overhead camera, I zoomed into the Venus fly trap to show him that the plant’s snapping mechanism is smaller than the tip of my finger and not nearly as strong. The fast-closing leaves have pointy edges that act like a cage to prevent a fly’s escape—but they … a break from remote learning routines and inspired them to think about and get engaged with nature. The hands-on component is key. After a teacher signs up for a field trip, we deliver …
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… In 2003 the Garden Conservancy, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the National Park Service joined forces to restore the gardens and today a small staff and army of dedicated …
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… (Malus), magnolia (Magnolia), and redbud (Cercis canadensis). Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-8362 or plantinfo@chicabotanic.org for more detailed information. …
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… so it should be refrigerated or consumed immediately. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-8362 or plantinfo@chicabotanic.org for more detailed information. …
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… cold-weather discoloration may indicate damage or disease. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for additional information. …
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Susceptible Plants Most deciduous trees Description & Symptoms Fall webworms form large, prominent whitish-gray webs at the ends of branches of deciduous trees. The location of the webs on the outer canopy distinguishes the fall webworm from the eastern tent caterpillar, which nests in webs in the crotches of trees. Timing & Life Cycle Webworms spend the winter as pupae in leaf litter and loose …
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… into juice, jellies, and jam. Some can be made into wine. A grape is a berry, multiseeded with one ovary. Of all the small fruits grown in gardens, grapes and blueberries are the only … see what varieties other gardeners are growing. The Chicago Botanic Garden's Plant Information Service has recommendations for specific varieties hardy to Zone 5. A few of the American grape … for that purpose. Selecting A Site When choosing a planting site, look for a sunny spot with excellent drainage and good air circulation, but no gale-force winds. Wind can cause much damage …
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… pests, and treat as needed. One of the biggest ways to set yourself up for success is to start with clean plants. There are several pests that can cause problems indoors. The most common are … is safe for most houseplants and will take care of nearly any pest problem you might have. As with any chemical, make sure to follow all package instructions. It is NOT recommended to use … for a long time. For specific questions about houseplant care, contact our Plant Information Service . The same care tips also apply to overwintering tropical plants, such as palms and …
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… discoveries. This is especially helpful for scientists who may not be located near a library with the materials that they need. For more information on all of our projects and updates … We have similar missions of creating and maintaining open data that can be linked and shared with other platforms to make discoveries. Working at the Garden has inspired me to do some … this spring. If anything goes wrong (quite possible), I know I can ask the Plant Information Service for help! My phone’s camera roll is quickly filling up as I find a new, beautiful plant …
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… Tiny islands. Tall palm trees. Splashes of color. Designer Brian Barker, a horticulturist with the Chicago Botanic Garden, sketched his vision early last year, and Garden … photographer/designer Robin Carlson added the color inside Brian’s head. Now Brian, along with the rest of the team, is bringing his vision to life at the Orchid Show , from February 9 to … outing: brunch and the Show. Plan a Tuesday or Thursday outing: live music and the Show. Fast facts The tropics is home to the greatest diversity of orchids (not to mention some of the …
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