… the space, and the overall atmosphere I want to create, considering the specific parameters for each area. At home, I'd been watching a show on English history, and I noticed the fabrics … Botanic Garden's beekeeper. With over 25 years working at the Garden, Heather’s passion for plants and people has only matured. … the space, and the overall atmosphere I want to create, considering the specific parameters for each area. At home, I'd been watching a show on English history, and I noticed the fabrics …
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… Do you have hydrangeas at home and want to learn how to care for them? Learn about the most commonly planted hydrangeas in northern Illinois and techniques for pruning and caring for them in this introductory class. A Garden walk to examine the various types of these …
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… Fall is the best time to prepare for a healthy, lush lawn in the upcoming season. Learn the basics of lawn renovation and how to prepare your lawn for winter. Discuss and observe proper techniques for installing sod, seeding and overseeding, and aerating and fertilizing—all aimed at …
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… design studio to the dinosaur gallery. I’m excited to now devote my energies to advocating for plants and deepening our relationship to them. I’m thrilled to return to Chicago and honored … its founder. Assuming the role of President & CEO at the Garden marks a return to Chicago for Gretchen, who began her career at the Field Museum. Over her 18-year tenure there, she had a … R. Zimmerman, Chair of the Board. “We were equally impressed by her innovative ideas, passion for the natural world, and approachability.” Gretchen earned her BA in biology and anthropology …
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… 4 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Guide Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students explore the impacts of climate change on individuals … change. This activity can either be done as a two-day culmination or can be used as the basis for a research project in which students investigate the impacts of climate change on specific … Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Guide Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students explore the impacts of climate change on individuals …
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… of species and their hybrids commonly called Coral Bells or Alumroot. Some are cultivated for showy flowers, others for striking chartreuse, amber or plum foliage, others for frosted, spotted and attractively patterned leaves. The group of species, individually and …
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… the brilliant red berries are carried on the stems throughout winter, and are a food source for birds in the colder months. It is a female cultivar and requires a male pollinator nearby (within 50 feet) for berry production. Rhett Butler winterberry is the preferred pollinator for Scarlett O'Hara winterberry. Prune in spring for shape. While best suited to moist sites with …
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… and many more. Information on a selection of these plants can be found below. View Gardening for Butterflies or Butterfly Garden Resources for information on creating your own midwestern butterfly garden. Aloysia virgata Sweet almond … (the length of stem between the buds) resulting in a large shrub (versus a medium-sized tree for the straight species). Compare and contrast the very succulent-appearing Jatropha podagricea …
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… cannot be recovered. Home gardeners can also start seed collecting. Save seeds you don’t need for our annual Seed Swap , where you can trade (or just share) seeds with other gardeners. Learn more below. Classes for Gardeners Seed Library Seed Stories Plant Information Sowing Seeds Indoors Saving Seeds …
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… soil and would be well-suited to rain gardens and pond edges. It also makes a wonderful plant for a mixed border blending especially well with native plants such as grasses. The flowers are … to birds and pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The flower heads can be retained for winter for both their visual interest but also for food and shelter for wildlife. …
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