… want a brown, unruly patch of land. Conservation scientist Becky Barak, Ph.D., is looking to change that assumption. By studying alternatives to traditional turfgrass, she and her … for lawns,” Barak said. “We can help by hopefully showing which of these alternatives function best for different ecosystem services. People are already talking about lawn alternatives; now, … “[This research is] only helpful to the extent that it’s used!” Visit Rethinking Lawns —a website designed by Kozik in collaboration with Barak, Tonietto, and Umek—to learn more. …
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… Camp CBG Guidelines Camp CBG Mission We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Our Goals for your Camper Make nature play a part of daily … ask that you complete Emergency/Health History Form. In our continuing efforts to provide the best and most secure service to our campers and staff, Camp CBG is partnering with CampDoc.com . CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system for camps, and will help us consolidate …
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… footprints.” What exactly does that mean and why is it important? A: Summer is a great time to travel! When we travel and spend time in nature, we start to notice all the wonderful local flora and fauna around us. While on vacation, it may be … threat, as the emerald ash borer has been introduced to areas in this way, so make sure to buy firewood locally and do not to bring it home. Not only should we keep everything where it is, …
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… Asters are a highlight of the autumn landscape. There are about 250 species native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Illinois native perennial asters grow along roadsides, in … for its intense lavender-blue flowers. Learn more about the Garden’s aster evaluation . Visit the Garden's Dixon Tallgrass Prairie in autumn to view thousands of New England asters in … Eurybia divaricata ), and bigleaf aster ( E. macrophylla ) tolerate deep shade but produce the best flower display with some morning sun. Pinching back the stems (removing a few inches of the …
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… this plant very useful because it starts blooming in September, making it a great alternative to chrysanthemums in the landscape. As a member of the mint family, it has stiff, square stems and leaves scented like pine. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths all visit the flowers to gather nectar. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant and prefers full sun and slightly dry …
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… this show will feature artistically arranged table top displays from the rarest of species to cultivated hybrids. Individual orchids in 128 classes will vie for red, white, and blue ribbons. Twenty-five entries will receive “best of class” green ribbons, and the best-appointed plant in the show will receive the Chicago …
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… presence at the back of borders, sometimes reblooming in lavender, pink, or white all the way to October. Some of these perennials have a lovely fragrance (leading more than one species to be … Hawke has been conducting his second trial of garden phlox, looking for plants with the best resistance to powdery mildew so that gardeners need not fume at the fungus or bother with … program of which the Garden is a partner. In a few years at garden centers, you may be able to buy a new cultivar of bright, low spring phlox that had its start in the beds you can now easily …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden has earned a Gold LEED rating from the U.S. Green Building Council for the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. The Plant Science Center … increase initial building costs but decrease long-term operating expenses; by choosing to build this way, the Garden demonstrates its ongoing commitment to sustainable building and … roof's insulating effect on the building and other factors that will help them determine the best plants to grow on green roofs. …
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… all of them all at once? Or had so many cherry tomatoes all summer long that you never wanted to plant them again? It might be that the tomatoes you planted were all of one type of tomato … the side branches. Planting a combination of determinate and indeterminate plants may be the best plan for your home garden. Make sure to check plant labels and ask questions when purchasing your … the side branches. Planting a combination of determinate and indeterminate plants may be the best plan for your home garden. Make sure to check plant labels and ask questions when purchasing …
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… that are speckled with mauve on this new cultivar of Hosta. The powder blue color persist best in shaded conditions and areas with cool summers. In mid-July small light purple bell shaped flowers appear on 2' stalks. Plant in moisture retentive rich soils in shaded locations for best results. …
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