… Articles of Interest Barbara Brown, Field Museum research assistant on expeditions to far-flung locales, dies Chicago Botanic Garden Brings Rare Botanical Volumes to Life Please enjoy this fascinating article on the Chicago Botanic Garden's rare book collection, published by National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn about the Garden's acquisition of the Massachusetts Historical … Barbara Brown, Field Museum research assistant on expeditions to far-flung locales, dies Chicago Botanic Garden Brings Rare Botanical Volumes to …
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… to Pollock: How Rachael Kolby Transforms Pumpkins into Art. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Buy Tickets Now Member Tickets Public Tickets Public Parking VIP All Access Passes President's … to carving pumpkins, most of us are happy if we manage a triangle-eyed jack-o’-lantern plopped on a porch or balcony. But for artist Rachael Kolby, who carves pumpkins for Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, pumpkins …
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… tomatoes in a variety of colors and flavors. Tomato plants are not pretty We don't grow them for their ornamental value or their perfect flowers or their dainty texture. Nor should we choose … months before you put the small plants outside, usually at the end of May in our area. If you buy small transplants, you'll have to look a little harder to find a good selection of heirlooms. … your search early — it's worth it. Tomatoes are very, very frost-sensitive, so keep an eye on the weather predictions and cover your plants if it looks like a late-spring frost is on its …
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… The most common tree in the Chicago area is from Europe—and that’s bad news for our native plants and animals. Introduced to the United States in the early 1900s as an … buckthorn has been able to quickly take over the habitats our native plants and animals depend on, using these strategies and advantages: Growing almost anywhere – Buckthorn can grow as a … volunteers, have worked since 1988 to repair and restore this important woodland habitat. Visit: McDonald Woods is located along Lake Cook Road from the Garden entrance east to Green Bay …
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… like to party outside—sowing seeds and enjoying the spring blossoms—I’m keeping a cautious eye on the weather. Data collected by the National Weather Service ( NOAA.gov ) states that the “normal” April snowfall for the Chicago area is 1.3 inches. That’s nothing compared to the 7.9 inches of snow the area … vegetable plants this month. They’ve been coddled in a warm greenhouse up until now. If you buy warm-season crops (like tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash) wait to plant them until after …
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… What happens when heavy machinery runs back and forth across soil? Or when tools or feet tread on soil day after day? What happens when gardeners tamp down a moist planting area with heavy … development, and home building all take their toll on the quality of urban soil. Tips for Restoring the Soil What can gardeners do to restore their soil? Avoid working in the garden … topsoil to your garden. This requires working with local nurseries to source out where they buy their topsoil and finding a nursery with soil that matches the native soil of your area. When …
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… — absolutely fail-safe plants. Stick them in the ground, give them a little water, and they're on their own. In fact, they grow so fast and multiply so freely that, in a few years, you'll be … because they are so easy to grow and so adaptable to many situations, they tend to be taken for granted, even considered a little... boring. However, they are anything but, especially the … tract and speeds up the drowning process. If slugs are in your garden, be prepared for them to visit daylilies in the early, cooler days of summer, before temperatures and midday sun send them …
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… the flower, the prophet Mohammed reportedly said, “Let him who hath two loaves sell one, and buy the flower of narcissus: for bread is but food for the body, whereas narcissus is food for the soul.” During the Victorian … daffodils conveyed a number of messages, such as friendship, chivalry, and respect. Depending on the context, a daffodil could also signal unrequited love or misfortune. The last two …
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… In some ways, meadowscaping is like a dreamy, modernistic interpretation of a prairie on steroids. These designed landscapes are works of living art that mimic or take inspiration … and other creatures. And they serve all of us, too. A meadow—no matter what size—is a place for relaxation, play, nature observation, stormwater capture, and much more. And meadowscaping … to call it, this natural garden style is not only trending and sustainable, it’s here to stay. Visit Immerse yourself in Evening Island , which sits between the formality of the English Walled …
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… the timing of plant life-cycle events. Students explore the impacts of changing climates on plant migration by calculating seed dispersal rates for a variety of plant species and predicting whether they will be able to migrate quickly enough … this activity students learn how to use the Budburst website, begin to collect and record data on plant phenology, and add that data to the Budburst database (data collection will be ongoing …
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