… ‘Nivea’ is a cultivar of the U.S. native wisteria. It can grow to 25’ in length with an 8’ spread. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to them. I’m continuing on the path that they started on; I am their future. What is Día de los Muertos? Día de los Muertos dates back 3,000 years to the Aztecs and Olmecs. They … to the goddess Mictecacihuatl, who watches over the dead. This festival emphasized that death is a cyclical part of the universe and need not be feared; the “veil” between life and death is the thinnest on this holiday, allowing the deceased to “visit” their family ofrendas. This …
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… wetland, then owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The Chicago Botanic Garden is built upon this history. For more than a year, the Chicago Botanic Garden has been working on … while adopting the Land Acknowledgment of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Our goal is to create a garden where all are welcomed, respected, and honored in their full humanity. Our Commitment to Indigenous Communities is a first step. …
Type: Blog
… November is a great month to tuck your lawn and garden to bed for the season. Nighttime temperatures are … area and plant your bulbs two to three times as deep as the height of the bulb. If the soil is heavy clay, add compost, such as composted leaf mold. Sprinkle a slow-release granular … less-frequent watering in the winter than during their active growing season. When indoor heat is turned on, natural humidity disappears. Some houseplants require more humidity indoors and may …
Type: Plant Info
… Carson Landry is a freelance carillonneur from Orlando, Florida. He holds a BA in Music Studies from Principia …
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… blues styles as well as original songs that tip the hat to the blues tradition. Donna Herula is an award-winning blues singer/songwriter, resonator slide guitarist, and Chicago Blues Hall of … at numerous blues and music festivals in the United States as well as Europe. donnaherula.com oldtownschool.org/hireus …
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… Q. I am tempted by the gorgeous azaleas available now in florist shops. Is it possible for me to plant them in my garden in spring? A. Although all azaleas are members …
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… Q. How can I get my Christmas cactus to bloom again this year? A. Christmas cactus is a member of the forest cactus group and has very specific requirements for blooming. This …
Type: Plant Info
… area and plant your bulbs three times as deep as the height of the bulb. If the soil is heavy clay, mix in finely shredded wood chips or composted leaf mold. When planting a large …
Type: Plant Info
… area and plant your bulbs three times as deep as the height of the bulb. If the soil is heavy clay, mix in finely shredded wood chips or composted leaf mold. When planting a large …
Type: Plant Info
