… mail address Reference, Access Services, Interlibrary Loan Amanda Lettner, M.S. Metadata and Technical Services Librarian Click here to show mail address Cataloging, Digitization Edzen … Reference, Access Services, Interlibrary Loan Amanda Lettner, M.S. Metadata and Technical Services Librarian alettner@chicagobotanic.org Cataloging, Digitization Edzen …
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… Tulips are the stars of the garden in April and May, with their wide range of colors and sizes; they also are some of the most versatile of ornamental plants. There are more than 100 … Only a small percentage of them are nursery-propagated and available to gardeners. There is considerable variety in the color and shape of their foliage, often mottled or striped. Many …
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… native plants are. Native plants are essential to the web of life that includes birds and other wildlife, beneficial insects, and important microorganisms living in native soils. These natural communities evolved together, … they often grow so rampantly that they choke out native plants. The unfortunate result is less biodiversity, and an ecosystem that needs to be restored. Urban development also has a …
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… upon completion of all required Botanical Art coursework, certificate students will prepare and present a portfolio of finished botanical artwork for review. A review committee will be … upon completion of all required Botanical Art coursework, certificate students will prepare and present a portfolio of finished botanical artwork for review. A review committee will be …
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… Garden centers are packed with delightful goodies to adorn flower beds and borders. But sometimes it’s simply fun—and money-saving—to create your own garden art. Can’t … to the side of a wall or fence and let it reveal other parts of the garden. Placed in a shady site, the mirror will lighten things up. Group It Not using those old colorful bowling balls? … teach you to make beautiful mosaics like these below made by Gloria Ciaccio. Nina Koziol is a garden writer and horticulturist who lives and gardens in Palos Park, Illinois. …
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… a dose of serenity with Pantone’s “Cloud Dancer” Think of a soft, warm white—fresh, breezy, and effortlessly chic. That’s “Cloud Dancer,” Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2026. Calm without … As curator of plant collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I’m always dreaming in color, and I couldn’t help imagining how this serene shade might drift into beds, borders, and … the whole space, inviting you to slow down and take a deep, settling breath. “Cloud Dancer” is a true chameleon in the garden, blending effortlessly with almost any palette. Whether you …
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… 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 would be the perfect … 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 nutrients. All photos in the wild courtesy of Jenny Lesko, Illinois Department of …
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… in 2020 it was the dead of winter—plenty of time to figure out the whole lawn care question. And we imagined something beyond a traditional grass lawn or a simple garden. An avid birder … to create a sustainable native habitat that would not only attract birds, but also pollinators and other wildlife. As we settled into our new home, we began learning about “rewilding,” a … 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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