… sticky pollen that attach to the legs or body of an insect to be carried to another flower on a different plant so that cross pollination can happen and (voila!) the offspring of two … however, have their growing tissue at the base of the leaf and are, therefore, well suited for landscapes dominated by grazing animals (or lawn mowers). They can tolerate repeated clipping of the leaf tip and continue growing. Click images above for larger view. In addition to grasses, there are other grass-like plants that fall into the …
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… A landmark program at the time of its conception, Plants of Concern has remained a model for long-term, collaborative community science and still represents one of the only programs of … the Biodiversity Recovery Plan provide a foundation for monitoring species, the Plan’s section on Endangered Species also recommended that a volunteer monitoring program be established to … Plants of Concern in 2000, we were all optimistic but unsure whether this program would catch on. Over the years, we watched Plants of Concern grow and prosper, and were awed by the …
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… Landscape Waste Program As manager of horticulture services, Cindy Baker is responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 100 acres of ornamental landscaping. She also manages … with many projects, events, and classes at the Garden since 1988. She is a regular guest on the WGN-TV Morning News "Botanic Backyard" segments. Baker is also a frequent speaker at the American Public Garden …
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… Mompha species moth; photo taken in Utah My research at the Chicago Botanic Garden focuses on an insufficiently studied moth group called Mompha , the largest genus within the family … tufted forewings and distinct color patterns. Specimens up close: Mompha stellella on the left and Mompha eloisella on the right. Both are found in Illinois, typically during the month of August. Photo credit: …
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… feet of stacked boulders. As we moved from tree to tree, I struggled to keep my footing on the shaky boulders and tried not to cause a rock slide down the mountain. With GPS data and … Rio Grande River and Maderas Del Carmen Reserve in northern Mexico. The next morning, camping on the mountain rim, watching the sunrise cascading across the United States-Mexico border, I … we’re studying; a month earlier, Adam and Dr. Smith had collected root pieces from the trees for propagation. Sunlight fading over Sierra Del Carmen in Coahuila, Mexico. After the team …
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… “Plant physiologists have understood the environmental factors that lead to fall color for many years. However, each of the 1,391 different taxa of trees and 2,319 taxa of shrubs here … signals in slightly different ways: new ‘arrivals’ join the display of fall colors on a daily basis. It’s a constantly changing tapestry of color from September to November!” Other … own genetics, and, of course, the weather. A warm and dry September can mean a late start for color. Don’t miss a chance to see the full palette of fall color at the Chicago Botanic …
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… Welcome to winter, one of the best seasons for gardeners. You have time to plan, prune, and enjoy those houseplants that don’t get much love … east- or north-facing windows may benefit from being moved to a southern or western exposure for winter. DON’T try to remove ice or snow that has frozen onto your outdoor plants. You might inadvertently damage them. Let it melt off on its own. DO start to plan your garden for the new year. Order seeds and bulbs during the …
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… the word, but after painting with food, our campers are eager to “dig into” their creations. For little ones, this project is easy and fun to do with a grown-up and provides opportunities to … supervision) and discuss what is really a fruit or a vegetable. Watch Painting with Veggies on YouTube. Supply list: Cutting board Sharp knife Food processor or grater White plates Recipe: … which would add a different texture. Check out this post by fourth-grade teacher Lindsay for eight great spiralizer ideas . Prepare veggies by shredding in a food processor, and place …
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… nesting habitats up north, while others return and stay in the area. Spring is the season for laying eggs, because it gives the juvenile birds all summer to mature and become strong … synchronized with the seasons. At this time of year, recently returned birds will be looking for material to build a nest and lay eggs. You can provide some bling for a lucky bird family … bag so it looks like a bundle of loose stuff. Tie the top of the bag. Hang the bag securely on a tree branch where a bird can perch and pluck pieces of material from the bag. Wall art or …
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… heads a team of four seasonal staff members that keeps machinery operating and mows the grass on more than 45 acres. Mercado grew up in Lares, Puerto Rico, where he helped his father on the family farm. …
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