… Garden is located near the Braeside Metra train station on Metra's Union Pacific North Line. For a schedule of trains, contact Metra at (312) 836-7000 or metrarail.com . Once you arrive at the Braeside station, you may walk to the Garden. This is a beautiful … most up-to-date information, contact Pace Suburban Bus Service at (847) 836-7000 or pacebus.com . Bus connections are available from Davis Street in Evanston, and the Glencoe and Highland …
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… (Amorphophallus titanum), is native to the rainforests of Indonesia. In bloom, it is known for its size, stench, and beauty—look for the deep crimson color of the frilly spathe, or modified leaf, around the tall central spike. … September 28, 2015, Garden scientists collected pollen from the plant. They saved the pollen for future pollination of other titan arums in the Garden’s collection and to donate to other …
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… November 12, 2020 Please save the date. More information to come. Contact Linda Pedian for details: (847) 835-6833. Fall Bulb Festival Bulb Sale October 9 – 11, 2020 250+ varieties … the festive setting of Wonderland Express, the Garden's indoor holiday exhibition. Click here for more information Buy Tickets View 2017 Photos Get Growing Weekend Plant Sale May 18 – 20, … Board Members will be grown in the Chicago Botanic Garden Production Greenhouses and offered for sale --> … Lightscape Preview Thursday, November 12, 2020 Please save the date. More …
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… Windy City Harvest in the News Windy City Harvest Youth Farm July 7, 2014 Crew leader Natasha Coleman and team gardener … A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and lives. SAVOR Chicago Greening McCormick Place October 28, 2014 SAVOR … A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and lives. SAVOR Chicago Greening McCormick Place October 28, 2014 SAVOR …
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… there more to the colors we perceive in nature? The scientific process of chromatography—Greek for “color writing”—inspired this artwork. Here, prairie grass, seemingly a single color, reveals … color appear like abstract watercolor paintings, transforming the Visitor Center into a canvas for visible and hidden prairie hues. Experience nature’s palette—every shade, tone, and tint—in … there more to the colors we perceive in nature? The scientific process of chromatography—Greek for “color writing”—inspired this artwork. Here, prairie grass, seemingly a single color, reveals …
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… to users by collecting, organizing, preserving, and sharing subject-specific materials for current and future use, while supporting all objectives of the Chicago Botanic Garden. About … all of the materials appear in the Library’s online catalog and can be requested, in advance, for use in the main Lenhardt Library. Specializing in plant science research resources, the Plant … to users by collecting, organizing, preserving, and sharing subject-specific materials for current and future use, while supporting all objectives of the Chicago Botanic Garden. About …
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… teaspoons olive oil Pinch cumin Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and blend until well combined. Set aside. Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a … and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Set aside. Grill or sauté the nopales for 3 to 4 minutes per side, and then julienne each leaf. Toss the greens with the vinaigrette … teaspoons olive oil Pinch cumin Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and blend until well combined. Set aside. Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a …
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… ties to this land. We commit ourselves to developing deeper partnerships that advocate for the progress, dignity, and humanity of the many diverse Native Americans who still live and … these commitments forward. Contact Ryan Lothian with feedback, or to request plants, access for harvesting, event space, or free admission passes for community events. Free Admission and Meeting Spaces Visitors with Tribal identification can …
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… tomatoes benefit from "square-foot gardening"—plant one plant per square foot to ensure space for growth and air movement. Fertilizing Tomatoes Do you need to fertilize tomatoes? Yes. … horses, sheep, or cows is "soaked" in water at the rate of one part manure to ten parts water for several days to one week. The manure is then strained through burlap, sacking, or … liquid fertilizer. Since the theory of "less is more" holds true with fertilizing—especially for tender young vegetable transplants—dilute this liquid even further until it is the color of a …
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… colors also fade, and the leaves turn brown, wither, and drop. Then the trees become dormant for winter. Color(ing) Activity Color the leaves according to the pigments they produce. … maple The darker anthocyanin hues turn these feathery leaves the color of shadows—fitting for the spooky month of Halloween. Sweetgum Like the maple, this tree puts on an … hint of chlorophyll mixes with xanthophyll and a touch of carotene as this tree shuts down for winter. Pin oak This stately tree holds its anthocyanin-rich leaves through the fall. The …
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