… that are borne singly or in clusters on short stalks. Its dark green, paired leaves are free or slightly fused at the base. A member of the Aizoaceae family, this plant has a name …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Botanic Garden's Rainwater Glen is a good way to see how the process works and to gather ideas for your own rain garden. DIY Rain Garden Storm watch Observe your landscape during a heavy rainfall. For best results, rain gardens should be planted between the source of stormwater runoff (roof, … (or about 10 x 10 to 15 x 20 feet). A small area can be transformed into a lush eco-garden for just a few dollars per square foot. Choose the best plants for the project The key to a …
Type: Plant Info
… But, as an educator, I chalk them up as life-long learning experiences. After gardening for more than four decades. I’ve discovered, hey, I’m still learning (and groaning). Because this … bye-bye to my boxwoods, farewell to my fern-leaf Japanese maples. Choose hardy plants (or feel free to help support the green industry when you purchase replacements). Have a Plan After a … holds moisture. Over time, it can soften the bark and cause it to rot. Don’t try this at home. Visit a volcano in Iceland instead. Know What’s Down There There’s nothing worse than stepping on …
Type: Plant Info
… Botanical Garden, and the Chicago Botanic Garden) and we all researched best practices for digital libraries and made recommendations for improvement to the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL). BHL is a group of natural history … by BHL and fill in gaps in the collection. By making this material available online for free, scientists and researchers from all over the world can have access to research needed to …
Type: Blog
… bus from designated stops all around the city to spend up to four weeks being immersed in a free, nature-based science enrichment program. Science First inspires students in grades 8 to 10 … books she read as a child. Divine has always loved reading and would sometimes get in trouble for it. The books she doesn't want to put down even today are cosmos-related or anything about … get the results that show you what may or may not be the problem. Last year, Alexis’s passion for procedures was ignited in his eighth-grade chemistry class, where he enjoyed doing …
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… March 8) Must be 21 or older to attend event; valid ID card must be shown Parking is per car; free for Garden members. Beat the winter blues with a craft spirits tasting at the Garden! Check in … bourbon, rye, scotch, vodka, and gin. Light fare and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase. Click here for menu. Distilleries Death’s Door Spirits (Vodka, Gin, White Whiskey) …
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… said Fred Spicer, executive vice president and director of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The latest version shows that about half of the country, including much of the state of Illinois, has … gardeners to try new plants that typically grow in warmer areas, Spicer said. Keep an eye out for new offerings at garden centers and in catalogs this spring, as retailers expand their offerings. “Ask yourself, how lucky do you feel? And be prepared for joy…and maybe disappointment.” Spicer advised gardeners to use the map as a starting point, …
Type: Blog
… so it’s a super fun addition to our butterfly family. You’re sure to see some on your next visit to Butterflies & Blooms. Zebra longwings rest together on their favorite branch. A trio of …
Type: Blog
… to the Southwest to as far Southeast as the island of Grenada. She received a BA and a BS for her studies in Sustainable Community Development and Agriculture at the Evergreen State … agriculture field and support the growth of local communities from the ground up. In their free time, Kai enjoys gardening, reading, and hanging out with their cats. Marcus Slaughter … are the many intersections between health, nutrition, community, and social equity. In his free time, Marcus likes to go biking in the woods, skateboard around the city, and find new …
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… splendens. Native to the mountains of western Mexico, this plant is extinct in the wild. Visit our What’s in Bloom highlight page each week—twice a week during the summer bloom … season—to learn more about the different plants in bloom. Then, come out to see them in person for their fragrance and the humidity of the warmer greenhouse climates. …
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