… Golden chain tree is a small deciduous tree or large shrub that is noted for its pendulous axillary racemes of … tall as a tree and 15-20’ tall as a shrub. Trifoliate, clover-like, medium green leaves (to 3” long) produce little fall color. ‘Vossii’ is a cultivar that produces pea-like yellow … racemes to 24” long in a profuse and often spectacular late spring bloom. Flowers give way to seedpods that ripen in the fall. All parts of this tree are poisonous. …
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… At the Chicago Botanic Garden, our staff community is working on being intentional in the way we do our work. In September 2022, we introduced a new … and trust and transparency. These values guide the work of our community and are our day-to-day actions that tie together everything we do. This new set of values prompted many questions …
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… The Crimean linden is a hybrid whose parentage is thought to be the littleleaf linden ( T. cordata ) and the bigleaf … flowers that appear in drooping clusters that are attractive to bees. These give way to conspicuous, but sterile, nutlets that ripen in late summer. It prefers moist, fertile, …
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… Fragmented Landscapes Need Fire to Thrive The Chicago Botanic Garden sets one-quarter of its land on fire every year. These … our fragmented landscapes in Illinois, burning the Garden’s natural areas gives them the best chance to thrive with so much working against them,” said Jim Jabcon, prairie ecologist at … fire helps the seeds we spread take root and thrive,” said Evans. “It only became this way because of fires over time.” Burning questions? How do you know when to burn? …
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… The grounds around the school can provide all the nature you need to support NGSS life sciences in a meaningful way. From weed population studies to animal behavior investigations and even habitat design, teachers can find lots of …
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… the magical, mysterious migration of songbirds. Trees and flowers open their leaves and begin to bloom, inviting insects to taste their nectar and munch on their burgeoning greenery. Thank … and many of them have been found during the spring and fall migrations. Where to look The best places to look for migrant birds in the area are near water and edges, such as woods next to … Walled Garden, and the Waterfall Garden. Tips on identifying songbirds Often a songbird is named after its plumage. For example, the scarlet tanager is scarlet-colored with jet black …
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… constantly on the move. Birds, deer, and even water animals cross trails, roads, and waterways to seek food or habitats that are necessary for their survival, and the seeds of plants can … important for the survival of our planet. Those 70,000 acres also benefit humans in a direct way, even if you are not physically there. The Preserves’ millions of trees help absorb pollution … our air clean–which has health benefits for us all, including those with asthma. One of the best ways to learn more about those green spaces, and the animals and plants that are found …
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… Hamelia patens , aka Mexican firebush or Hummingbird bush, can be found from Florida all the way down to Argentina and is in the same family as the coffee plant (Rubiaceae). The bright,non-stop summer bloom is is an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: Ants are all over my trumpet vine and garden in general. Is there an environmentally safe way to remove them? A: Wet weather is likely the cause of an unusual pattern of behavior in the ants …
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… Strict adherence to the cultural needs of this plant is essential. In residential areas, this plant is best grown in the consistently moist soils of a bog garden. The bog garden should be prepared in …
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