… GO has taken over the imaginations of kids and adults alike since its recent release. The game is global—users can play anywhere in the world—and the Garden is one of the locations with many … Gyms—virtual locations where players can train and battle their Pokémon—are currently found on-site. But that’s not all that’s to be found: the gardens are a mass of blooms and butterflies, … are doing with your phone. Walk away, and walk back.  If the GPS signal stops or you can’t get to a particular PokéStop, just keep walking. There is probably another one close by that’ll …
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… For the new orchid grower, selecting an orchid may seem overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you started.  1. Know yourself, your growing environment, and what you’re buying. A healthy orchid. Notice the … flower alone. Having a tag will help you to always remember what species or hybrid your orchid is. 2. Choose a plant you really like. This may sound obvious, but orchids aren’t like other …
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… Summer is a social time, filled with friends, family, and sunshine—but what if you want to slip away on … your thoughts Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center Green Roof Garden To get away from it all, head to our Green Roof Garden on the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant … to a lyrical reading of “Ozaagi’aan One Open to an Other” in English and Ojibwe; an excerpt is printed on the love seat.  Recording courtesy of Margaret Noodin, Ph.D. Noodin reads her poem …
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… An elegant earth-to-earth closed system What smells like earth, enriches the soil, and is free for the making? Compost! A healthy compost pile is easy to maintain, has no offensive odor, and does not attract animals. Best of all, composting … kitchen. Many small types and colors can now be purchased, but a coffee can does nicely, too. Get in the habit of taking out the compost when you take out the garbage. Every few weeks, …
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… Over time, the true classics will endure, but the process of looking for a beautiful new plant is something gardeners anticipate at the start of each new growing season. Below, the Chicago … corners. The foliage turns pinkish in fall and remains ornamental throughout the seasons. It is a good companion to lady's mantle and purple-foliaged plants. Japanese yellow waxbells ( … chosen for their burgundy-purple foliage that is about as dark as any perennial's foliage can get. The statuesque plants grow between 2 and 4 feet but sport tall spires of light-colored, …
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… for centuries. These directions are a simple variation of a doll made from corn husks, which is a traditional craft of Native Americans. Corn husks are the leaves that cover and protect the … Cut off about 3 inches on the skinny end and trim the fatter end. Place a rubber band about 1/2 inch from each end to secure the roll. This creates the two arms of the doll. The bands will … will be. You can play with the fold to adjust the length to suit your preference. You will get the hang of this as you make more dolls. The folded top will be the doll’s head. To make it …
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… you can do to wood, and not suffer the splinters. While their origin remains a mystery, there is evidence of gourds in the early civilizations of Africa, Asia, North and South America, … to absorb sunlight and warm the soil since gourd plant roots need as much heat as they can get. Gourds require full sun, regular fertilizer, water, space, and support. Plant them either in … ideal, with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Harvest gourds after the first killing frost and leave 1 to 2 inches of stem attached. This is important. A gourd is 90 percent water, and this water …
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… Some outdoor tasks can be undertaken, but resist the temptation to work outside if the soil is too wet or extreme weather is on the horizon. Garden To-Do List Spring cleaning On dry days, … begin active growth. Pruning should not resume until after the first frost or around November 1. Prune fruit trees in early March on a dry day before buds swell. Fruit trees benefit from … to grow naturally.  Tend to emerging perennials As spring begins, help perennial plants get ready for the robust growing season ahead: Freeze-thaw-freeze cycles may cause some plants to …
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… [insulated] jeans.” She’ll pull on a tank top and place two long-sleeved tops over it. “One is thermal and tight—the other is a Garden work shirt. Next, my work hoodie and my [insulated] … He also wears stretchy bicycling gloves inside his insulated work gloves.  So, Come On, Get Out! Winter is a wonderland even if there’s no snow. Cure that cabin fever while enjoying the … pair of ski gloves that I adapted for gardening. I fixed the tears using duct tape. When you get to a certain age, you don’t care what you look like. I’d rather be warm and comfortable than …
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… slots are selling fast for the new holiday event at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Lightscape is a festive, immersive trail of color, imagination, and sound, a night out for families, couples, and friends who want to get in on something new. This is a holiday lights event for a new generation, jolly with the … was designed by artists in Australia, France, and the U.K. Insider tips: Be a human zoom lens. Get close to the lights and step back from them to take in the grand scene unfolding before your …
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