… or attracting butterflies. They can help children discover nature. And…creating a theme garden is just plain fun. Here’s a look at some popular planting themes. Of all the creatures that … the size of a thumbnail—that are just as fun to attract and to watch. A butterfly garden is simply one that offers nectar for the adults and certain plants for their caterpillars. Nectar … cloth or in a sheet of wax paper. This helps release the aromatic oils. For each cup of tea: 1 teaspoon dried herbs (or 3 teaspoons freshly picked herbs) 1 cup boiling water …
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… This class is a continuing practice designed to be taken in multiple, consecutive sessions. It explores ways … I or instructor approval. Devi Stern, M.S., energy healer, teacher, and author Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… New! Watercolor is perfect for winter: crisp white paper, long crystalline-blue shadows, landscapes transformed …
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… traveling in a flock of common redpolls or goldfinches and siskins. This rare visitor is most likely to be found in alders or birches in winter feeding on seeds in cones and catkins. …
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… I maintain around five miles of restored shoreline at the Chicago Botanic Garden. My role is primarily leading and assisting the seasonal aquatics crew with fieldwork during the growing …
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… Natalie Love is an urban and spatial ecologist with a focus on urban trees. Her research focuses on assessing …
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… should be allowed to ripen on the vine. Harvest them before a hard frost, but be sure the skin is hard and not able to be pierced with your fingernail. You can store them for five or six …
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… New! Having a clear understanding of photographic composition is important regardless of what kind of camera you have. This class will explore basic …
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… if weather doesn’t permit to be outside. In order to receive free parking, registration is required prior to attending. Chicago Botanic Garden Members do not need to register. Offered …
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… a pre-emergent weed killer in the same area. Fertilize lawn in mid-May if necessary. Late fall is a preferable time to fertilize. Monitor for weeds and hand pull or spot treat accordingly. …
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