… As the days get shorter, you might be looking for off-the-beaten paths where you can soak up the rest of the … Garden’s southeast side, just north of Dundee Road, the Reserve is relatively unknown, even to longtime visitors. As an assistant ecologist, I’m in the Reserve a lot, and often by myself. … The drama of birds for even non-birders It’s fascinating to watch the migratory birds on their way south, or to just pick a quiet spot to observe wading birds . Look for great blue herons, …
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… system associated with yoga. If you’ve benefitted from your yoga practice and would like to learn more ways to build a healthy lifestyle, join us for this fun and informative class. Please bring pen and notebook. Gary Gran, Whole Journey …
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… the Chicago Botanic Garden. Naturally, we wondered who among us might have the worst case (or best, depending on how you look at it). So we sent out a simple query: do you grow orchids at … house. Yes, I do indeed grow orchids at home. I haven’t counted them recently, but I’d admit to 50-plus plants. I simply find orchids to be fascinating for their seemingly infinite … from spores, with a smaller collection of orchids. She would send me home with plants on every visit, all of which I eventually lost, as I didn’t really have a clue as to how to grow them! But …
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… The Range of Options for a New Kind of Lawn New! Lawns cover vast areas of our local landscapes. Between planting, … Dive into the growing field of lawn alternatives with a menu of options and practical tips to rethink lawns. Class may visit lawn alternative experimental plots at the Garden, weather permitting. Dress for the …
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… tumultuous the weather can be in spring. Climatic conditions can change from sunny and mild to blizzard conditions in a day. For outdoor photographers, this presents challenges. Learn specific ways to prepare and compensate for the rollercoaster of photography, then head outside to practice. …
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Unlike many other striking blue-flowered sages, this one is hardy in the Chicago area. “It needs full sun and limited additional irrigation during the growing season,” says Boyce Tankersley, director of living plant documentation. “The flowers are visited by a wide array of pollinating insects and by hummingbirds as they begin their fall …
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… Celebrate fall and get out in nature in the Garden’s McDonald Woods. Get involved with our community science program, Budburst, by observing plants changing color and setting seed. Find out how to be part of our seasonal challenges and how to submit observations with our mobile app. Then … your walk, warm up by the fire at the McDonald Woods Shelter (weather permitting). Dress for the weather. If winds are 20 or more miles per hour or if there is heavy rain, the program …
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… Eco-Friendly Cards and Gift Wrap It’s easy and fun to enrich your holiday with eco-friendly alternatives to buying cards and gift wrap. Read on as the Garden offers tips on making holiday greetings and … beauty of homemade ones. They’re surprisingly easy to make. There are a variety of methods for creating your own, but here’s our favorite: First, find some “card stock,” also known as “a … It’s easy and fun to enrich your holiday with eco-friendly alternatives to buying cards and gift wrap. Read on as …
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… Join Tim Pollak for some interesting and timely tips for ways to save money in your garden. Save money by starting plants from seeds, dividing …
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… New! The key to a great pie begins with the crust—flaky, flavorful, and tender. Learn to make an all-butter crust as well as a vegan crust. These delectable foundations pave the way for flawless pies that will satisfy a variety of guests. Emily Paster, cookbook author and …
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