… the Americas in the early 1600s by the first enslaved Africans brought to Jamestown, Virginia. One of the few vegetables that enslaved people were allowed to cultivate, collards became a part … own tweaks to the recipe (see my grandmother’s to the right). Every year, I grow at least one African American heirloom crop in my Chicago garden. This year, I was determined to grow a … I am almost always able to have some collards on the Thanksgiving table. Ellen Felton Dark is one of those greens that can thrive even in cold weather—down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. A sweet …
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… for digitization. This grant, for uniquely held items in Illinois, allows us to digitize one-of-a-kind handwritten, nineteenth-century manuscripts for which no other copy exists. The … gardening enthusiasts and members of the general public. The Chicago Botanic Garden library is one of 13 statewide to receive a total of $485,779 in grants for preserving and providing web … LibGuides . The conserved volumes are safely housed the Library, where they are used to support scholarly research and enrich interpretive programs, including rare book exhibitions and …
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… and friends The moment depicted by nature artists William and David Turner is a familiar one. Each bird’s pose is seen daily at sunset as flocks of geese settle in for the evening on the … Carnelian granite, 1998 Lakeside Gardens A gift from Ernest P. Waud, III This pair of benches—one stainless steel, the other pink granite—can be enjoyed both visually as sculptures and as … and friends The moment depicted by nature artists William and David Turner is a familiar one. Each bird’s pose is seen daily at sunset as flocks of geese settle in for the evening on the …
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… years, but some banded birds (those that were caught and have an identification tag around one leg) have lived a dozen or more years. Flight Hummingbirds have a unique structure that … take meals from other creatures. Our garden has a large wheelbarrow that I plant with annuals. One summer I watched as a hummingbird darted back and forth to a spiderweb hanging below the … made from lichen, bits of spider webs, and soft leaves. There are usually two tiny eggs in the one or two clutches produced each summer. The female sits on the eggs for 14 to 16 days. Baby …
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Summer is just around the corner, and summer is the time for color. This class presents the many ways plants can be combined and mixed to enhance the color in your garden beds and container gardens. Learn how plants provide color not only from their flowers, but from foliage as well. Discover how to use the trendy black, gold, silver, variegated, and other colored plants available, and which ones …
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… little chef to the Garden for stories, songs, and games followed by a cooking activity. This one-hour caregiver-and-child program is designed for children ages 4 – 5. It is the perfect way …
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… Mow lawn at 2 to 2½ inches, removing one-third or less of the leaf blade. Leave grass clippings on the lawn to return nutrients to the …
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… online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. Judith Joseph, artist & instructor Online Course …
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… This cute, inconspicuous prairie plant is one of the few non-tropical members of the sandalwood family. It produces single-stemmed plants …
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… dense growth habit, interesting trifoliate leaves, and cinnamon-brown bark. The peeling bark, one of the tree's best ornamental features, is accentuated during winter snows. It is a superb …
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