… on this disease-resistant rose. Plant this rose in full sun and position it in the landscape to encourage good air movement around the bush throughout the growing season. Roses grow well in …
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… train exhibitions at the Chicago Botanic Garden—and he still plays with trains. “I hardly get to play with my railroad at home because I get to play with this one,” said Dave Rodelius, in the tone of a man who can’t believe his good … Q. What keeps you motivated after all these years? A. My passion for the railroad is what drives me—I absolutely love this railroad. The same passion goes for everyone. We have 18 …
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… As the Curator at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Jess Goehler is responsible for the acquisition, development, use, research, and interpretation of the … expeditions. Additionally, she plays a role in the Garden’s breeding and evaluation programs to incorporate successful trials and new releases from Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction . … the nationally accredited collections of Baptisia, Geranium, Spiraea , and Quercus (multi-site) and displaying non-hardy plant collections for public enjoyment. Originally, a native of …
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… this year’s Words in Bloom: A Year of Haiku program, I learned that the world of haiku is an expansive one with many forms. Designed to be “one breath” poems with a focus on nature, haiku has the power to strike an emotional chord. Collaborating with the Midwest Region of the Haiku Society of …
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… the fall, and we get vague quickly. Colder temperatures? Shorter days? True, but there’s more to the story. American smoke tree (Cotinus obovatus) turns a brilliant yellow late in the … or brown, the colors of carotenoid chemicals. Reds, crimsons, and purples happen when sugar is trapped in the leaves. As sugar decomposes, it creates chemicals called anthocyanins. According to Boyce Tankersley, director of living plant documentation, “Plant physiologists have …
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… will also discuss which plants benefit most from pruning and the tools and techniques needed to maintain an attractive and bountiful garden space. Bill Shores, Shores Garden Consulting …
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… activities in the outdoor classroom of the Buehler Enabling Garden. Activities are designed to increase your energy and relaxation levels. Barbara Kreski, M.H.S., OTR/L, HTR, director, …
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… New! Spend an evening making delicious desserts in this cooking class. Learn to use fresh vanilla beans and separate eggs. Recipes include mango upside-down cake with vanilla …
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… Hedgehog. It will be perfectly happy outdoors in full sun in the warm months, but will need to come in when temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. …
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… Annual plants reach up to 5 feet in height and are topped by cascading masses of coral colored flowers (bracts) from …
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