… Gooseneck loosestrife is a fast-spreading, softly hairy, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with erect stems. It bears …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Senna phyllodenia , or silvery cassia, is a native of Australia that has thrived in the Arid Greenhouse for many years. The silvery …
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… This cultivar is smaller than the species and can reach a height of 25’ with a spread of 15’. It has … well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and will even tolerate full shade. Plant in a site protected from the wind. It can be pruned heavily in the spring for hedging. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Memories We are continuously adding images, check back to see more! … We are continuously adding images, check back to see more! …
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… red chile flakes 4 ounces gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled Directions Preheat oven to 450° . Cut onions in half lengthwise, peel, and thinly slice. In a bowl, combine onion and … red chile flakes 4 ounces gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled Directions Preheat oven to 450° . Cut onions in half lengthwise, peel, and thinly slice. In a bowl, combine onion and …
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… Interns who are making an impact. The Chicago Botanic Garden's summer interns aren't here to shadow from the sidelines. They came to do the work. Since 2004, the Garden has hosted the 10-week, paid Research Experiences for … Career Continuum , offering relatable, near-peer guidance that students consistently say is one of the most impactful parts of their time at the Garden. Here's what their summer at the …
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… What happens when you try to tell a science story with wild mistletoe? The backstory involves a 6½ hour drive to the Kentucky border and tricky hand-paddling on an overloaded kayak. We thought that mistletoe … theme at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Mistletoe—a plant that typically inspires romance—is actually a parasite. The plant’s roots penetrate the bark of a host plant and steal its …
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… Natalie Love is an urban and spatial ecologist with a focus on urban trees. Her research focuses on assessing …
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… the bats hunt on Evening Island for night-flying insects and a little honeysuckle nectar to wash them down. Another side of the Garden emerges after the front gates close for the night—one in which the natural world is less colorful but more dramatic. In the dark, your senses sharpen. You look at blooms in a new … leading another night walk on October 5. On this summer’s walk, Aguilera gave tips on what to add to your own moon garden: Glowing hibiscus on a recent moon walk at the Garden. Photo …
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… in the medium of your choice. Class sessions will be held primarily in the Garden unless there is inclement weather. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. The School’s CEUs=18 …
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