… at 8 a.m., rain (or snow) or shine, a dedicated Garden staff member steps into the plot to read the instruments and record the results, then heads back indoors to transfer the … Reading #1: Temperature Though it looks vaguely like a beehive, the little white structure is a weather shelter that houses two temperature gauges. The maximum temperature thermometer’s … interesting fact: no matter what the air temperature is in winter, the soil seldom drops below 26 degrees (it’s measured at a 4-inch depth). This gauge takes a reading of bare soil …
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… The flowerheads of some species change color as they develop, moving from a whitish-green to pale pink and finally to a bronzed look that often persists through winter. The old-fashioned, heavy, round flowerheads … more naturalistic look, the oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia . Hydrangea quercifolia , is a good choice, and it provides outstanding fall color. If you want a woody vine with the flat …
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… climates in different ways. They then consider how their own personal actions contribute to climate change and investigate in more detail its specific impacts on ecological systems and … and investigate how this country or area has been impacted. Students present their research to the class. The unit concludes with student reflections on what they have learned about climate … use their research to create a presentation, poster, newsletter, or letter to a government official. Students present their research to the class. Activity 4.4: Reflection: What I Learned …
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… Soon after, the boxes arrive at the Roberti Community House in nearby Waukegan. From grower to giver, this lifeline is set in motion each Wednesday to help feed the neediest families. “Many of our families are living paycheck to paycheck and …
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… celebrations because their evidence of life in the bleak midwinter was a promise of spring to come: holly, ivy, berries, pine trees. Plants from your own landscape can bring an echo of … might consider making your own wreath. Clifton is expert at the technique: At the craft store, buy a wire wreath frame and a package of 22- to 24-gauge paddle wire — thin, flexible … ends of one bunch with the branch tips of another so the cut ends don't show, and work your way around the wreath. Don't cut the wire; instead, keeping using the paddle to guide it around …
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… puddles and fragrant blooms, of fresh breezes and breathtaking views, aren’t exclusively yours to flaunt. Also, you don’t have snowflakes. We’re not instigating a seasonal skirmish here at … we simply want winter—too often maligned as cold and dreary—to get its due. Perhaps no one is more agreeable to take on the pro-winter debate than Fred Spicer, the Garden’s executive vice … get outside and enjoy the landscape if you learn to look at it in a little bit of a different way.” Four winter favorites from Fred Spicer Here are Spicer’s favorite wintertime walks, …
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… Fall Quiz Fall Quiz From crisp leaves underfoot to ghoulies dangling from trees, fall is in the air—and here at the Garden we’ve noticed that people have *strong opinions* about the best way to mark the season. Take this quiz to find your fall personality. Take the quiz below to …
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… Pullman Room This workshop, brought to you by the Chicago Chapter of Ikebana International and taught by Ben Huybrechts, will highlight the use of backdrops and studio lighting to best capture the beauty of the arrangement. …
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… Q: Every winter the snow damages some of my shrubs. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? A: A heavy snow load caused by excessive amounts of … These wrappings should be removed in early spring. Homeowners should resist the temptation to remove snow or ice by shaking branches. This can cause breakage of limbs and tender plant …
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… If you want to keep your garden bursting with color from spring through fall, there's one simple habit to … ways to encourage more flowers. It’s quick, satisfying, and helps your plants look their best. Heather Sherwood, a senior horticulturist, shares these tips. Deadheading basil Why … weekly rhythm So how often should you deadhead? “I like to do it weekly,” Sherwood says. “That way, it never becomes overwhelming, and you catch things before they go to seed or start looking …
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