… New! Learn the basics of painting on silk with fiber-reactive dyes. Try your hand at transferring a design onto silk pocket squares … a water-based resist to create an outline. Finish off your one-of-a-kind work by adding dye for a bright, vivid color. This technique creates a stained-glass effect and leaves a lasting …
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… piney fragrance. They feature dark green needles (often with silver undersides) and are known for their rounded needles, which minimize injuries. They’re among the longest-lived Christmas … they all share one thing in common; incredibly sharp needles. While they make terrific trees for outdoor decorating, they do not hold up very well to the dry air indoors. If you select a … are white pine and Scots pine. Pines feature long needles and tend to have a more clumpy look on the branches so the overall effect is less formal than the firs and spruce. The branches are …
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… On a bright, sunny Saturday in June, more than 1,500 people came to see just what was happening … along Ogden Avenue in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. It was the opening weekend for the Farm on Ogden , a joint project between the Chicago Botanic Garden and Lawndale Christian Health …
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… are coming from Canada, stopping in search of nectar and insects. They’re building up energy for their long journey south. Ruby-throated Hummmingbird The ruby-throat’s feathers are green above and white on the bird’s underside. The adult male has a ruby-colored throat, called a gorget, that glistens … in the spring for more. Now’s the time to get those feeders out so that the same birds may visit your garden next spring. Hummingbird Feeders Glass or plastic hummingbird feeders with a …
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… Thanksgiving is here again, and we at the Chicago Botanic Garden are thankful for all the pollinators who make our food possible, every day, around the world. Bats, bees, … Draw and color the foods you are eating at your feast in the center of your plate on our placemat. Check the answer key to see who pollinated them. Instructions: Click on the image above to download our placemat to enjoy with your feast. The ideal printing size is …
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… ‘Bessie’ is a herbaceous peony displaying double pink blooms with a sweet scent, excellent for cutting and displaying in a vase. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late; ‘Bessie’ is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 26 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in sun …
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… Thanksgiving is here again, and we at the Chicago Botanic Garden are thankful for all the pollinators who make our food possible, every day, around the world. Bats, bees, … of the food we eat. As you enjoy a meal with friends and family, take a moment to say thanks for the little things that make such a big difference—pollinators! Instructions Click on the image above to download our placemat to enjoy with your feast. The ideal printing size is …
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… Budburst volunteers track fall changes You might notice the scarlet, gold, and orange on trees this fall or the crunch of leaves underfoot and go on your way—but Budburst volunteers stop what they’re doing and take the seasonal changes to heart. Volunteers for Budburst , a community science program of the Chicago Botanic Garden , make simple …
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… Updates on Garden Programs Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, we have had to cancel, modify, or … Please check back if you have any questions about a particular event. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Canceled in 2021: Super Seed Weekend, the Seed Swap, and all related … Please check back if you have any questions about a particular event. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Canceled in 2021: Super Seed Weekend, …
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… beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the … along the way. It’s the Great Spring Migration. Whether in your garden, in a park or while on a walk, you’re likely to spot some of the colorful migrants on the ground, in the bushes, and in the tree tops as they search for insects. They’re hungry …
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