… volunteers stop what they’re doing and take the seasonal changes to heart. Volunteers for Budburst , a community science program of the Chicago Botanic Garden , make simple … “It’s a real science project that anyone can participate in,” Dr. Oschrin said. “It’s good for young learners, adult learners, gardeners, and leaf peepers —really just anyone who has an … a great time to observe changes in the woods, said Matt Evans, the Garden’s managing ecologist for the woodlands. On the October 8 walk, participants should be able to see fall color in white …
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… are coming from Canada, stopping in search of nectar and insects. They’re building up energy for their long journey south. Ruby-throated Hummmingbird The ruby-throat’s feathers are green … along the Pacific Coast in southern Mexico down to western Costa Rica. It’s quite a journey for a creature so tiny. When the birds migrate back here next spring, they’ll fly nonstop across … in the spring for more. Now’s the time to get those feeders out so that the same birds may visit your garden next spring. Hummingbird Feeders Glass or plastic hummingbird feeders with a …
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… yes, there's still snow on the ground. Yet smart gardeners know that now is the time to plan for fall color in your garden. Nurseries and garden centers start receiving and displaying their … tall), the better to show off tall, wand-like flower stalks covered in rosy pink flowers. Best of all, the flowers bloom continuously, early summer straight through fall, and dry in place on their stems—guaranteed to grab a gardener's attention! 20 inches wide Dolce ® Brazen …
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… trees can raise the show of new color from ground level to eye level and above. Read on for some good choices if you want to raise the bar on spring color within your landscape. On with … dangling, bell-shaped flowers to understand why it was selected as one of Illinois’ Best Plants. Clusters of white flowers in April or May — appearing at the same time or slightly … year, but plants are shown in the typical sequence. To experience these plants in full bloom, visit What’s in Bloom . …
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… is an enjoyable virtual experience you can take anywhere! New! Discover beautiful shrubs for the home garden. Andrew Bunting will give an overview of the best-of-the-best hydrangeas and many other varieties including Physocarpus, Aronia, Aesculus, Spiraea, …
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… Saving your own tomato seeds Prepare for the future while preserving a part of the past. Here are some simple instructions for saving … in a paper bag. Storing Seeds When your seeds are dry, store them in a cool (not cold), dry place away from pests. Be sure to label your seeds with the name of the variety and the date that … to continue to bear throughout the season. The most important benefit of saving seeds from the best fruits of your best plants is that you will eventually have a strain especially well-suited …
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… Watching out for migrating birds One of my favorite parts of spring is seeing all the songbirds return. In the … you cannot usually find in Illinois, as they pass through on their way north. Keep an eye out for birds—visitors and locals. Before you get started, try a pair of binoculars using two empty … paper rolls. Don’t forget to decorate your binoculars! We use decorated hand-made binoculars for exploring the Garden during camps and birthday parties . If you have real binoculars, dust …
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… Q. Is there anything that I can do to prepare my trees and shrubs for winter? A. The best thing that can be done to prepare your plants for winter is to make sure … unless your plants are exhibiting signs of nutrient deficiency. In this case, fertilizing is best done in the spring as the plants begin to actively grow. Applying a 2-3” layer of compost …
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… Mushrooms for People and Planet Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies Paul Stamets Lecture Saturday, May 9, 2015 10 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium, … the longest-living mushroom in the world—and that’s all within the first ten minutes. “Brace for impact!” Part 1 of 6 Part 2 of 6 Part 3 of 6 Part 4 of 6 Part 5 of 6 Part 6 of 6 … Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies Paul Stamets Lecture Saturday, May 9, 2015 10 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium, …
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… show you how easy it is to successfully grow berry fruits. You will learn how to choose the best varieties, select and prepare a site, and use proper planting and pruning techniques, as well as understand other maintenance requirements. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outside. Glenn Grosch, horticulturist and …
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