… the entire stem with soil, or prune off the plant’s bottom pair of leaves, then bury it deeply in the ground, right up to the remaining leaves. Either way, rootlets will grow along the stem, … Save small wire cages for determinate (18- to 24-inch) plants. 4. Tomatoes need water—but in the right place Water tomatoes at the base of the plants—soaker hoses are great for this—to … keep leaves from being splattered by soil (which can harbor fungus and bacteria). Water early in the morning so leaves dry out quickly; wet leaves can create disease conditions, too. Mulch …
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… Talk | Support A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Staking, trellising, and caging In July, tomatoes seem to take on a whole new attitude. At the beginning of the season they are … the Chicago Botanic Garden's vice president of education and community programs notes, "In my garden, which doesn’t have as much sun as is ideal, my tomatoes need to stretch to reach … you choose to have multiple fruit-bearing stems, you can use a stake for each stem. Shown: In this hybrid of a trellis and stake option, the wires holding the tomatoes run horizontally, …
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… a pollen-dusted bee on a blooming flower—and a scientist explaining exactly what’s happening in kid-friendly terms...in “Maria’s Nature Notebooks,” a new series of lively videos from the Chicago Botanic Garden, the … a pollen-dusted bee on a blooming flower—and a scientist explaining exactly what’s happening in kid-friendly terms...in “Maria’s Nature Notebooks,” a new series of lively videos from the …
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… of the Chicago Botanic Garden offers a comprehensive perspective on five centuries of research in botany, botanical art, horticulture, agriculture, gardening, and landscape design. These … of the Chicago Botanic Garden offers a comprehensive perspective on five centuries of research in botany, botanical art, horticulture, agriculture, gardening, and landscape design. These …
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… romantic filtered light. Consider how fallen leaves mirror the color scheme, top and bottom in your frame. The birch grove presents a repeating pattern that stabilizes your frame. Avoid too … technique of panning; moving your camera along with a moving object, so that it remains in focus while everything else is a blur of motion. Alternatively, try a fast shutter speed and … note the red and yellow crabapple berry varieties hanging right over the path. Try to stand in a place where your subject will not be overwhelmed by the background. Stop 7: Photo Tip: …
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… Plant Personality Quiz What's Your Plant Persona? Plants are a lot like people. They come in all shapes and sizes and have unique personalities all their own. Wondering what plant matches … What's Your Plant Persona? Plants are a lot like people. They come in all shapes and sizes and have unique personalities all their own. Wondering what plant matches …
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… citizen scientists to monitor the Chicago Wilderness region’s rarest plants, assess trends in their populations, and provide important data used to conserve our rapidly declining floral … citizen scientists to monitor the Chicago Wilderness region’s rarest plants, assess trends in their populations, and provide important data used to conserve our rapidly declining floral …
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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 … 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 …
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… Birds Please select the images you would like by clicking on them below. Each image will open in a new window. Cedar waxwing Ruby-crowned kinglet Sparrow American goldfinch Ruby-throated … Please select the images you would like by clicking on them below. Each image will open in a new window. Cedar waxwing Ruby-crowned kinglet Sparrow American goldfinch Ruby-throated …
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… (oakleaf hydrangea) Pulmonaria (lungwort) Sanguisorba (burnet) Solidago (goldenrod) New in 2025 … (oakleaf hydrangea) Pulmonaria (lungwort) Sanguisorba (burnet) Solidago (goldenrod) New in 2025 …
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