… both reflects your personality and makes the evening more fun. It could be a picnic blanket with a story. It could be real plates/glasses/flatware instead of plastic. It could be a … of our favorite ways to make picnic fare more special—whether it’s homemade or store-bought—is with edible flowers. Gathered from your garden or from a trusted source (no florists or foraged … a bit of bite (peppery, radish-like). Decorate cheeses, dips, and even a humble potato salad with nasturtiums’ edible blossoms (the pretty leaves are edible, too). Rose petals are …
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… of her are still very much alive through this plant. This activity can also be done with well-established perennials from your yard. Spring clean your landscape and share with neighbors. Aloe plant care: Keep your new pups in direct sunlight. Lightly water them once a … a houseplant allows us to channel our love for others into nurturing a new plant that, with a little time and a little care, can eventually be gifted to another. As a horticultural …
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… and an extensive root system that overwhelms any garden bed—or even farm field. Get familiar with bindweed’s arrow-shaped leaf and search for the first tendrils at ground level while … way to prevent it from spreading is to prevent it from flowering. Cut the rosette off with a knife so it won’t self-sow. (Mowing doesn’t work, as the low-growing plant is below blade …
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… horticultural therapy outdoor garden program, and our excitement level is right there with them. I am frequently asked, “what kinds of activities do you do in the early spring to … engaging and therapeutic plant-based sessions this time of year. The possibilities are endless with the added perk of being very affordable and therapeutically significant. When gearing up for … and therapeutic purpose. For the educational component, focus on the life cycle of a seed with the group of participants. Visuals, such as a seed germination chart, help participants …
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… the chief engineer of train exhibitions at the Chicago Botanic Garden—and he still plays with trains. “I hardly get to play with my railroad at home because I get to play with this one,” said Dave Rodelius, in the tone of a man who can’t believe his good fortune. Dave …
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… native bees are undergoing global declines, making them an important conservation concern. With the growth of urban areas, native bees may be faced with new challenges, yet we don’t know the extent that urban areas impact native bees. My … sites. To catch the bees, we use two methods. First, we set out fluorescent colored bowls with soapy water that attract and capture the bees. Secondly, we use a butterfly net to capture …
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… when it eventually reopens or are available now from online sellers, including smile.amazon.com (your purchases through this link support the Chicago Botanic Garden, if you designate us as … Bathing By Yoshifumi Miyazaki Forest bathing is the practice of seeking a deeper connection with nature by spending dedicated time surrounded by trees. The author explains the science and … . Nature Play Garden Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces That Connect Children with the Natural World By Nancy Striniste This inspirational guide is filled with ideas on how …
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… Of all the summer evening sights at the Chicago Botanic Garden, only one can compete with the flowers: the brides. Beautiful in their gowns, stepping delicately into the Krasberg … the years, the Garden has been the site of many a romantic story for both staff and visitors. With summer in full swing—and romance in the air—here are a few more of our favorites. 2013: It … summer evening, a seemingly random group of visitors slowly gathered at the lovely green field with the photo-perfect view of the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden. As a young couple …
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… the larvae consume the foliage, which is high in cardiac glycosides—a poison that interferes with the heart functioning of vertebrates (animals with a skeleton). Butterflies are insects with an exoskeleton, and so are not affected by the toxin. Within the Chicago region, the …
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… preserve edges. Homeowners who put oranges and grape jelly in feeders are often rewarded with a look at the male with his black head and back contrasting with his brilliant orange breast as he eats a spring meal. A male Baltimore oriole sits amid the …
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