… Like you, the staff at the Chicago Botanic Garden has been tracking the recent rains. We know many of you are anxious to get planting done—it is spring, right? But we encourage caution and patience. If it squishes, …
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… The cultivar 'Contrast in Styles' has rich wine colored standards, light blue style arms and wine colored falls. The flowers measure 5 inches across atop stalks that stand 28 inches high. It blooms in mid season and the thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. …
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… Join senior horticulturist Heather Sherwood on our quest to survive the zombie apocalypse! Which everyday foods could help you and your family survive … of the hands-on family session. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 (with accompanying adult) and up. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center …
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… There’s nothing quite like a fresh start to the new year. For gardeners, this is a great time to set goals and to think through plans for the … Advice: If you’re new to gardening, start small. You’ll figure out what you enjoy most on the way and can concentrate on that when planning your bigger garden. Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist … and birds to your garden. Be environmentally smart, and learn what types of plants best attract these amazing creatures—and get outside to enjoy them. Tim Johnson, director of …
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… Q. I understand that rotating crops in a vegetable garden can help cut down on insect and disease problems. Should I apply this method to my small backyard vegetable plot? A. Many insects and diseases attack plants within the same family. If you have had problems with a particular pest or disease, try planting …
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… Just when the hostas, lilies, and other garden perennials are going to bed for the season, these bulbs are waking up. Arum Arum italicum ‘Jet Black Wonder’ has unique black spots and pink- tinged flowers. Arum first emerge in the late fall. The broad, arrow-shaped leaves of Arum italicum are highly ornamental and …
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… Native to Africa, black-eyed peas are a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the new year. The legumes had particular cultural significance among enslaved West Africans; …
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… Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden The Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden is closed for school programs on spring and fall weekday … closed for programs. The Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden is the perfect place for children to engage with nature, with raised garden beds at just the right level for little arms to reach … weekends during the summer, families enjoy drop-in activities, growing closer together as they get closer to nature. Some Facts about the Children's Growing Garden 75,000 family members …
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… Planned Giving Include the Chicago Botanic Garden in Your Estate Plan Planning for the future is a meaningful way to support the Chicago Botanic Garden and ensure its beauty and mission continue to thrive for … Include the Chicago Botanic Garden in Your Estate Plan Planning for the future is a meaningful way to support the Chicago Botanic Garden and ensure its beauty and mission continue to thrive …
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… In a city brimming with classic blues and jazz divas, Lynne Jordan stands apart. Not only do her … and even country, but her outsize personality wins over every crowd. Her talent so dazzled the Second City that the late Chicago film critic Roger Ebert declared her his “favorite diva.” … the country. She brought her special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and performance to New York, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta with her sold-out show, “A Musical Tribute To Nina …
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