… Winter solstice is just around the corner—December 21 to be exact. On that day, we in the Midwest will have about nine hours of daylight. Compare that to a whopping 15 hours of …
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… After all, you “paint” your garden with plants. Just as an artist moves paint from palette to canvas, the gardener’s art lies in creating a colorful arrangement of flowers and foliage that harmonize … that is a sprawling suburban lot. Understanding how color combinations work can help you get the most out of your garden, big or small. Here's to Hue Most people see a violet afterimage …
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… simple habit to pick up: deadheading. Deadheading—removing spent or browning blooms—is one of the easiest and most effective ways to encourage more flowers. It’s quick, satisfying, and helps your plants look their best. Heather Sherwood, a senior horticulturist, shares these tips. Deadheading basil Why … weekly rhythm So how often should you deadhead? “I like to do it weekly,” Sherwood says. “That way, it never becomes overwhelming, and you catch things before they go to seed or start looking …
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… Q: Last year my mums grew tall and spindly. Is there something I can do to prevent this from happening again this year? A: Hardy chrysanthemum plants can grow 1 to 3 feet tall, depending on the cultivar, with a spread sometimes equal to the height. To keep them growing optimally, they should be planted in a full-sun location that receives at least six hours of direct sun per day. Plants requiring …
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… Father's Day Gifts That Dad Will ❤️ How lovely is it that Father’s Day coincides with the start of summer—it’s the perfect time to help dad relax and take a break outside. Here’s a … to handle. Bonus points if you use homegrown herbs from your windowsill or garden. Kids knows best Want to help dad grow a butterfly— and do his part for a healthy ecoysystem? Yep, there’s a … him to get some fresh air, you could throw in a wide-brimmed sun hat. Need a sure-fire way to de-crank a dad? One word: hammock. Help older gardeners get growing Encourage older dads …
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… nature images. Here are a few exercises you can do inside and out, with resources available to you. Mini meditation session visualizing a favorite nature spot: Sit comfortable in a quiet place, close your eyes, and breathe normally. Do your best to relax, one breath at a time. Count 10 breath cycles. Notice how your body feels, feel the weight of your hands, arms, and legs. Scan your body from head to toe. Notice how each of …
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… Open Sunday, January 25 – March 22 Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. Our Seed Library in the Lenhardt Library is a place where you may “borrow” seeds to plant, to grow, and to enjoy! At harvest time, save seeds for yourself, and return some to the … harvesting, and saving are distributed with each hand-packed seed envelope. Before you get growing, check out the latest seed growing tips from the experts. By participating in the …
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… A couple years ago, in early spring, I got the kind of call that puts a “plant doctor” like me on edge. “Come look at the roses right away,” someone said. In my 25 years at the Chicago Botanic Garden, no one has ever called me to say, “Hey, Tom, come look at the roses; they look great today!” I’m in charge of plant … soil, and the plant’s history over the years. Tom Tiddens and a plant healthcare specialist’s best friend head out to play fetch. I also work with the horticulturists on preventive care, …
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… The Learning Center and Nature Play Garden The new seven-acre Regenstein Learning Campus includes … Chicago Botanic Garden's influence as a science and education institution. Breaking New Ground In 2016, the Chicago Botanic Garden opened its Regenstein Learning Campus , including the … and health and wellness activities. The Learning Center enables the Chicago Botanic Garden to significantly expand programs for early childhood education and to train a wide audience of …
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… Landmarks of America Train and garden enthusiasts, young and old, return year after year for the delightful sights and sounds of the miniature trains traversing high and low through tunnels, … America. Fun Facts There are 19 model G-scale trains running on 19 tracks. Trains travel over 26 bridges . 5,000 plants of 300 different varieties live in this garden. The longest track usually runs the Santa Fe Freight. The shortest track runs the …
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