… Interested in a healthier, happier life? Try connecting with the natural world. A new, technologically advanced body of research shows that spending time … Geographic article noted that advances in neuroscience and psychology have provided scientists with more tools to look at the way nature affects our brains and bodies. According to the … she told the university’s College News . “It’s more like a multivitamin that provides us with all sorts of the nutrients we need. That’s how nature can protect us from all these …
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… in bloom. From the hearts of everyone at the Garden, we wish you a happy Valentine’s Day with a virtual bouquet, and hope that if you were lucky enough to get some flowers of your own, … pop up to welcome us to spring. It can’t be long now! Keep your home bouquet longer with these quick tips: Use floral preservatives that come with flowers! When you are ready to put your flowers in a vase, give each stem a fresh cut. …
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… produces the green color in leaves, fades away, unmasking the beautiful colors we associate with autumn. As the season progresses, the leaves will eventually drop. In Chicago, our trees … a drought, leaves may drop only a few days into fall. If local rain gauges are virtually dry, with less than 2 inches recorded in the month of September, the trees will show it. “Trees don’t … the rest of fall and winter,” he said. If you’re a fan of getting family portraits done with a backdrop of colorful foliage, Tankersley suggests getting those done sooner rather than …
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… The spring foliage can be rather large and hosta-like, making them sometimes difficult to pair with smaller spring-blooming bulbs such as Scilla, but it makes them perfect for hiding bare … × agrippinum In addition to the crocuses, dahlias and lilies are still bursting forth with color, like jewels in the September garden. The cooler temperatures help create richer … colors in the dahlias, and longer-lasting blooms, while their large size provides a contrast with the dainty blooms more typical of fall bulbs. We’re still seeing the final blooms of Lilium …
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… of Illinois and arching alongside the coast into Wisconsin, their hills and valleys are filled with an abundance of foliage, plants, and animal life unlike any other ecosystem in the Chicago … years, the many contributors to Plants of Concern have been collecting data in the ravines, with a particular focus on the rare plant species that can be found there. The data, now quite … She and her volunteers will test the protocol this summer, as they meander through the ravines with their notebooks, cameras, and GPS mapping equipment in hand. What they learn could benefit …
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… When selecting mushrooms for spore prints, look for these things: The cap should be fully open with the gills exposed The gills should look good, not wet and mushy The mushroom should feel … the stems. I use scissors so I don’t pull up or damage any of the gills. Place the mushrooms with the gill side down on a piece of paper. Mushrooms with dark gills, like portobellos, have dark spores that show up well on white paper. Shiitake …
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… Her job includes producing high-quality plants for the Garden's seasonal displays, working with many of the annuals and tender perennials that are used in the annual displays, and caring … of the vegetables that are planted at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Gore has been with the Garden as a seasonal assistant grower for the Plant Production department since 2012. …
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… has a fascinating response. Dr. Still will attempt to pollinate Spike’s flowers during bloom with pollen shared by our friends from The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, and Denver Botanic Gardens. Prairie, your experiment with scent would make a great science project! If you come to the Garden on the night Spike …
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… and the very next turn brings you to the Arch Bridge , which connects to Evening Island. With its height above the water and its panoramic view, this bridge has a grand, soaring feeling. … at sunset, when late light strikes and illuminates the bridge, making it—and the person you’re with—positively glow. Return to Evening Island and you’ll soon reach the Serpentine Bridge , … the Serpentine Bridge feels very protected. Fish swim just below you, lilies and lotuses rock with the breeze, and the view toward the Arch Bridge at sunset is simply glorious. Bridges set …
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… 1. Cut a piece of your houseplant below a node (where leaf and stem meet) For most houseplants with stems, use pruning shears to cut a healthy stem just below where the leaf and stem meet (the … wet,” said Thomas. 4. Create a warm, humid environment Water your cutting, mist the foliage with water, and place it in indirect light. The ideal temperature for cuttings is 75 degrees Fahrenheit—you can create bottom heat with a heating pad. Thomas recommends placing a zip-top bag propped up with sticks over the …
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