… a Blue Rose show, be prepared to sing along, and put your dancing shoes to use! Blue Rose is a group of friends and neighbors who are deeply committed to their craft as individual and …
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… I clean up my vegetable garden this fall, should I add any amendments to the soil? A. Fall is an ideal time to give a little something back to your garden soil after it has produced so …
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… and Environmental Studies $25 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Register now Ginkgo is perhaps the world's most distinctive and ancient tree. An arboreal oddity with one of the …
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… Aconitum 'Barkers Variety' is a tall (up to 5-feet) perennial for the back of the flower or mixed shrub border, featuring …
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… When we moved to Highland Park in 2020 it was the dead of winter—plenty of time to figure out the whole lawn care question. And … most traditional nurseries had scanty supplies of plants truly native to Illinois. Digging in a bit, we found many sources, including online suppliers that will deliver live plants … squirrels, bats, rabbits, field mice, red foxes, and even the occasional deer and coyote. It is heartening to see all these hallmarks of a thriving ecosystem, none of which we’d have enjoyed …
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Walking Tours Explore the beauty of the Chicago Botanic Garden with these self-guided tours, designed to allow visitors to explore our gardens with greater depth. Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use these tours on your phone. Tour the English Walled Garden Approximate Distance: .165 miles Approximate Time: 25-35 mins View Tour Tour the Malott Japanese Garden Approximate …
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… gauge wire for larger sized bulbs and smaller gauge wire for smaller bulbs. Another option is to apply a thin layer of dried blood meal over the garden bed after bulbs have been planted. …
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… challenges through interactive workshops, panels, skill shares, and performing arts. The theme is The Living City, using the body as a metaphor for the critical systems needed to keep Chicago …
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… & Blooms (Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend) free of charge. Note: Exhibition entry is first-come, first-served and based on availability. Only small, chaperoned groups will be …
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… through rich purples, charming pinks, blue, and white. Unlike many primroses, this species is well adapted to heavy clay waterlogged soils which makes it a winner for Chicago area …
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