… Light pink, ping pong ball-sized blooms appear above the twisting green leaves in July on this rhizome-producing (not bulb) ornamental onion. In Chicago-area gardens, the ornamental onions producing rhizomes are better adapted to our heavy soils that often get excessively wet during periodic rainy periods. Plant in full sun in average soils and avoid …
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… New! Step into a hidden world of detail and texture in this immersive macro photography class. Explore the art and technique of photographing subjects often overlooked by the naked eye such as … both controlled studio work and hands-on field experience around the Garden. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Access to a tripod and computer required. Dress for the weather. …
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… arrival, one can’t help but daydream about greener pastures, or in my case, lawns. Now is the time for spring lawn maintenance. The main purpose of spring lawn care is to get the turf through the summer months. Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, … in a full-sun area, a blend of Kentucky bluegrass and turf-type perennial rye grass works best. For a full-shade area, a fine-leaf fescue works best. If your area is a mixture of part …
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… Directions The Chicago Botanic Garden is easy to find and easy to reach, approximately 20 miles north of Chicago. The Garden is located at 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe, Illinois. Getting to the Garden by Car From Chicago Follow the Kennedy Expressway … The Chicago Botanic Garden is easy to find and easy to reach, approximately 20 miles north of Chicago. The Garden is located at …
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… Forest bathing, originally developed in Japan as shinrin-yoku, refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing …
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… Fuchsia-pink blooms contrast with the dark central eye and stems on this tissue cultured cultivar known for tight compact growth and multiple side stems (more flowers). Hummingbird, insect and songbird favorite in the garden. …
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… Q: What do the letters VFNT mean on the tomato plant labels? A: Tomatoes are prone to a number of diseases and pests. Tomatoes have been hybridized to be resistant to common … problems. The following letters represent disease/insect resistance and may appear alone or in a combination: V = verticillium wilt resistance (fungal disease) F = fusarium wilt resistance …
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… This ligularia has large, heart-shaped leaves up to 2 feet. They have purple veins, are edged with exaggerated teeth, and are borne on purple stems, making them quite dramatic. The foliage is mounded at the base of the plant, although some leaves are also borne on the tall flower spikes. The …
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… Escape from Chicago winter into the greenhouses of the Chicago Botanic Garden. We will use watercolor and colored pencils to explore and express the beauty of the vast botanical treasures at hand, including the Orchid …
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… You can’t grow potatoes (or anything) in Martian soil unless you amend it. Discover how to combine engineering and life-science learning as you challenge students to solve the real-life problem of growing food in space. Students will investigate plant needs, …
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