… and fashion through the lens of garden-inspired design. From elevated streetwear to gala-worthy, couture-inspired creations, each piece in this exhibition reflects a commitment to sustainability and creative reinvention. Through processes of deconstruction and … Columbia College Chicago Join us as we celebrate the work of emerging designers and the way they showcase bold new patterns in fashion. Alexandra Abbott, Tommie Anderson, Brandon …
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… along Lake Cook Road between the Skokie River and the Garden entrance. It is a testament to the value that even the smallest of areas bring when it comes to supporting natural species and processes. Before restoration work began in 2010, this area … native species to the site, transforming it into a beautiful and diverse landscape on display for the vehicles, pedestrians, and bikers that pass by the Garden. The roadside location of this …
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… healthcare at the Garden, sees a tree or shrub declining, for example, he looks at the ground to see what's thriving. If he sees yellow nutsedge, he knows to check for poorly draining soil. … that you really don't have enough sun for grass, especially Kentucky bluegrass, to be at its best. Violets, too, congregate in shade, especially in moist soil; they are native to American … crabgrass, an annual that sprouts from seed each summer. To identify weeds and learn the best way to fight each of them — including appropriate herbicides if applicable — bring samples into …
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Description: If this bird accidentally visits, it can be spotted by its bright red color. …
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… somewhere for as long as anyone can remember doesn't mean it's a native plant! Important to the ecosystem Native plants are those found in a specific region that began growing there … chemicals added to the environment. And because many native plants are deep-rooted—it's the way they survive drought—they are able to store more carbon from the atmosphere than short-lived … offers different soil and moisture conditions. When using native plants in your garden, the best results occur when plants are matched to the sun and soil conditions it has (or had) in a …
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… of the printing press in the fifteenth century sparked an unprecedented enthusiasm for plants. Inspired by some of the first books to be printed—classical Greek and Roman botanical texts—early Renaissance botanists set out to … invaluable tool for sharing botanical discoveries. Plant-based medical reference books became best-sellers, while beautifully illustrated volumes introduced new and desirable plants from all …
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… their flower buds and leaves. Underneath them, small but spectacular wildflowers continue to bloom and bees (and the occasional hummingbird) are buzzing around collecting nectar and … rural homeowners planted attractive natives on their property, their efforts would go a long way to supporting wildlife and providing enjoyment. After all, who doesn’t like watching birds … from the nest looking for suitable food. As Doug Tallamy writes in his book, “Nature’s Best Hope,” (Timber Press, 2019), “To realize the ecological potential of our landscapes, most of …
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… Q. I would like to use some of the flowering shrubs on my property and cut branches to force indoors for late-winter color. What is the best way to do this? A. Branches from most flowering trees or shrubs can be successfully forced after …
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… foliage are loaded with nectar, attracting a large number of pollinator insects. Plant in full to partial sunny locations in moisture retentive soils and allow room for the plant to moderately spread by rhizomes over the years. Late summer these plants are swarmed by an …
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… garden, since it pitches away from you—and we thought this pattern of rays would show up the best. Plants used (from left to right when viewing the rays): Angelonia angustifolia Archangel™ 'Ruby Sangria' Solenostemon … garden, since it pitches away from you—and we thought this pattern of rays would show up the best. Plants used (from left to right when viewing the rays): Angelonia angustifolia Archangel™ …
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