… Plant Collection Statistics Number of plants in records: 2,459,224 (January 2011) Total of active accessions (acquisition records): 19,795 Number of taxa in permanent collections: 9,084 Families represented: 229 Trees* 13,613 Shrubs* 64,871 Bulbs … ** "Annuals" includes mostly self-seeding native plants. It does not include annual plants in seasonal displays. … Number of plants in records: 2,459,224 (January 2011) Total of active accessions (acquisition records): 19,795 …
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… moths, beetles, flies, and other insects (plus hummingbirds)—that makes the difference in the health, fertility, and productivity of wild plants, food plants, and landscape plants … friends are responsible for 70 percent of the food we eat. Recent news about the die-off in honey bee colonies and the decline in monarch populations makes the issue of pollinator awareness an important one for all. At the …
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… a meandering stream that was part of a larger complex of marsh, sedge meadow, and wet prairie, in the early 1900s, the Skokie River became a drainage ditch. Though no longer able to function … western edge as slow-growing oaks—primarily bur oak ( Quercus macrocarpa )—reach maturity. In the river’s floodplain (portion of the river that overflows its banks), Garden scientists have … down, depositing sediment from upstream. Over time, sediment has built up above the water line in the shallow lagoon. Initially, no vegetation grew on the exposed soils, creating mudflats, …
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… Evaluation Notes Press Release Chicago Botanic Garden Concludes Largest Green Roof Plant Study in the United States More than 200 Zone 5 plants evaluated over five-year period GLENCOE, IL ( … Botanic Garden has released the results of the largest green roof plant study ever conducted in the United States. Five years of research on the green roof of the Garden’s Daniel F. and Ada … of Plant Evaluation Notes highlighting the most extensive list of best plants for green roofs in Zone 5. A diverse group of 216 herbaceous and woody taxa were evaluated in the extensive …
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… comprise more than half of the Garden’s 385 acres and are recognized as models for excellence in restoration and habitat re-creation. They support hundreds of native plant and wildlife … our natural areas provide accessible spots for nature lovers and anyone looking to take a walk in nature to de-stress and harness its restorative powers. Explore Plants, Fungi, and Animals … comprise more than half of the Garden’s 385 acres and are recognized as models for excellence in restoration and habitat re-creation. They support hundreds of native plant and wildlife …
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… gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled Directions Preheat oven to 450° . Cut onions in half lengthwise, peel, and thinly slice. In a bowl, combine onion and rosemary with 2 tbsp. oil, vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, and the chile … gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled Directions Preheat oven to 450° . Cut onions in half lengthwise, peel, and thinly slice. In a bowl, combine onion and rosemary with 2 tbsp. …
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… Tong Garden Chef Recipes Christopher Tong, owner of and executive chef for My Private Chef, in Chicago, has created a luscious summer fruit soup. Why not cool off on a hot day while … tablespoon minced ginger 2 pieces lemon peel 2 pieces orange peel Directions Sauté the ginger in a medium pot over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes ( no oil is necessary) . … for 5 minutes and remove from the heat. Allow mixture to cool slightly and then transfer in batches to a blender or food processor. Puree and strain into a large bowl. Add remaining 1 …
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… gardens, is all this—and more. Designed by Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, the Cove opened in September 2012. Featuring a boardwalk, amphitheater, protected wading area, and native plants, … adult educators, and visitors to learn about the critical role that freshwater systems play in the health of the natural world. With the nation's largest collection of aquatic plants and 81 … aquatic wildlife and habitat. Audience The Cove serves 75,000 family members who take part in on-site programs, as well as thousands of students from Chicago Public Schools and other …
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… May 16, we’ll have weekly tomato-growing updates on this page every Tuesday. Take part in the conversation with your questions on the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Facebook page with … Tie-Dye ( Solanum lycopersicum 'Fred’s Tie-Dye') throughout the season. We’ll be growing it in the Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden’s raised beds, and a few brave staff will be doing … at your local nursery or garden center. It’s a selection from the Dwarf Tomato Project started in 2006 by tomato expert and author Craig LeHoullier and gardening friend Patrina Nuske Small of …
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… Native Plant Garden Discover ideas for using native Illinois plants in your home landscape. The Native Plant Garden displays three distinct areas—a woodland path, … gardens. Many have an added benefit of attracting birds to feast on the mature seedheads in fall. The dense plantings provide shelter and nesting habitat as well. This area is cut back annually in late winter, well after the nesting season has concluded, and seeds have been eaten. The …
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