… seems to be just the right day for me to share the highlights of my visit to the White House with you. Smack dab in the middle of last fall’s Cubs playoff series against the Mets, on the … of the Chicago Botanic Garden—a fresh leader in a generation of garden advocates, a man with gardening friends in high places, possessing the ability to cut through red tape with a … each state in the Union. Today, 40 commemorative trees stand on the grounds, cultivated to be excellent specimens of their genus. Under the Jackson southern magnolias planted in 1830 …
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… or other warm location to prevent it from freezing over. The planting hole can be covered with a tarp over the holidays. When planning your holiday events, be aware that a living balled … survive after planting. For suitable winter-hardy varieties, please contact Plant Information Service at 847-835-0972. …
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… lady beetles, lacewings and predatory mites. The population of insect predators tends to rise with the spider mite population, making predation an important control. Chemical controls should … Mites will look like tiny moving specks on the paper. During the winter, plants can be sprayed with dormant oil to smother overwintering eggs. During the growing season, insecticidal soap or …
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… that she also canned, she says, “They may never make it as gifts—we’re eating them too fast.” Crabapple and quince preserves are joined by end-of-season pickled green tomatoes. Not … day and handing them out as precious gifts, perfectly presented in a green berry box softened with raffia. Not just for Easter: Plymouth Barred Rock hen eggs are this season’s gift, too. … Teachers, neighbors, and far-off friends are receiving amaryllis bulbs this year, complete with pot, lightweight soil mix, and growing instructions from Stephanie Lindemann, manager of …
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… conditions —cool nights, no damaging wind or rain storms, little frost—the color can hold fast or even deepen. November foliage can put on quite a show, even if some of the leaves have …
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… Fast and graceful, hummingbirds flit from flower to flower—but which ones and why? A Chicago … casual observations suggest a typical and consistent set of floral characteristics associated with this plant-pollinator interaction. The vibrant red or orange color of blooms appear as if … on in nature. Many “typical” hummingbird flowers belong to species that produce diluted nectar with lower sugar concentrations. Yet the hummingbird’s signature hovering flight burns massive …
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… studies how Joshua trees are responding to climate change. Earlier this year, we worked with a team of researchers to germinate, track, and tend to Joshua tree seeds before planting … land lies. Our federal partners include the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and USDA Forest Service. About the interns Madeline Czymmek Maddy graduated from Cornell University in 2021 with …
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… of the threatened and endangered species. As a result, the Chicago Botanic Garden partnered with Audubon Chicago Region to develop the Plants of Concern program – funded initially, in part, … listed in Illinois as threatened or endangered. Over 300 volunteers and staff members partner with around 150 landowners and land managers to monitor species at over 600 public and private … of Cook County, Lake County Forest Preserve District, Chicago Park District, US Forest Service - Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and a grant from an anonymous foundation keep the …
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Susceptible Plants Crabapple ( Malus ), apple ( Malus ), pear ( Pyrus ), firethorn ( Pyracantha ) Description & Symptoms Apple scab is a common fungal infection of crabapple and apple trees. Small, pale green spots appear on the edges and surfaces of leaves which soon enlarge and turn brown. Leaves will eventually yellow and drop. Apple Scab can also affect fruit, appearing first as pale green …
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… ID card must be shown Parking is per car; free for Garden members. Beat the winter blues with a craft spirits tasting at the Garden! Check in at Regenstein Center and receive a … Visitor Center. For questions, please call (847) 835-5440. Must be 21 years of age or older with valid identification to attend and participate. By purchasing admission to Lift Your … before entering the event. Chicago Botanic Garden and Sodexo have the authority to refuse service to intoxicated persons. The event is held rain or shine. No pets or outside food or …
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