… supervisor of plant health care, said an insulating blanket of snow on the ground helps. Snow is a good insulator for plants that are exposed to extreme cold temperatures, so any plants that are covered should not have damage to their root zone or plant parts covered by the snow. In one polar vortex, two sycamore trees in …
Type: Blog
… From the 2015 archives: It is our pleasure to introduce another titan arum (in bloom!), which we have joyfully named Alice the Amorphophallus. Given the history below, it’s a name to remember! Alice the Amorphophallus is caught blooming on webcam at 12:22:39 a.m. today—the …
Type: Blog
… celebrates the achievements of women in all fields and walks of life. It’s also a day to advance the cause of gender balance in every aspect of our lives—an equal number of men and … at workplaces, in government, in science, etc. Unfortunately, the number of women in science is still pretty dismal. Despite earning about half the doctorates in science, only 21 percent of full science professors in the United States are women. When students are asked to name pioneers in conservation biology, they tend to name men. Rarely do they mention some of …
Type: Blog
… Q. How do I harvest gourds? A. Gourds belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes utilitarian gourds (lagenaria) and vegetable-sponges … frost, but immature gourds will be damaged and should be discarded. Harvest gourds leaving 1 to 2 inches of the stem attached. Be careful to handle the gourd carefully; bruises, scratches, or punctures may result in discoloration and …
Type: Plant Info
… a thin silver outline at the edge of the falls. The stalks stand 28 inches high and bear up to 4 flowers on each. It blooms in early to mid season, while the thin grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. In … adaptation of the iris flower. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… supervisor, and grounds manager—before he became the director of horticulture in 1996. Johnson is an instructor at the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. He writes a … for the Chicago Tribune and a weekly gardening tips column for the Daily Herald , and responds to other media request. He is a regular speaker at the American Public Garden Association's annual meetings. Johnson's …
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… Lorin Fox is the grower for the woody plants, perennials, and aquatics in the Plant Production department. His job is to produce high-quality plants for the Garden's plant collection and special displays. Fox has … his family had a vegetable garden, a couple of crabapple trees, and a grapevine. He moved on to working in a friend's garden and greenhouse, and has been practicing the art of bonsai since …
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… on the native bees of Chicago. “We were really surprised by this finding, but what it means is that this endangered species can handle urban environments. Now we need to figure out why that is and what we can do,” said Gruver. Gruver’s research will improve conservation efforts to promote healthy native bee populations in urban environments, especially for rare and …
Type: Research
… medium has certain characters that cannot be replaced by convenient mechanical pens. With easy-to-follow instructions, students will learn the basic techniques on how to handle the pen and ink. They will then explore two different styles: simple journal style …
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… table from fresh evergreens, berries, and floral and seasonal elements. Your garland can be up to 4 feet long and Field & Florist will demonstrate several ideas for styling your holiday table using candles in a variety of sizes. The garland can also be used to adorn a fireplace mantel. All materials included. Molly Kobelt and Heidi Joynt, co-owners, …
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