… Foraging for edible mushrooms is a treasure hunt that always yields a reward. You never know what you’re going to find. At the … in nature. Examining a woodland specimen My tools are simple I use a hand lens, knife, and a flat-bottomed basket that prevents any mushrooms I’ve collected from scrunching together. I … to dry out after a while. (At the other extreme, mushrooms wrapped in plastic tend to sweat and can develop undesirable molds.) I typically head out in long pants and a long-sleeved …
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… in the fall to promote bud formation? A. A few houseplants benefit from the shorter days and cooler temperatures of October, such as Christmas cactus, azalea, and kalanchoe. Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera hybrids) can stay outdoors until nighttime …
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… for your escape into another world. Don’t wait until after the weather turns; grab a book and pick your sweet spot soon—we’ve got plenty of benches throughout our 385-acre grounds, some … when it eventually reopens or are available now from online sellers, including smile.amazon.com (your purchases through this link support the Chicago Botanic Garden, if you designate us as the recipient). Bonus for members: While the Lenhardt Library is closed, more than 7,000 horticulture and gardening e-books are now available for online …
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… did the team from the Development Department (spearheaded by Lisa Bakker) brainstorm, gather, and plan for their wreath that it took them just two lunch breaks to assemble and decorate it. Monica Vachlon (administrative assistant of horticulture) and Jacob … (for the bow) were all collected in the Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Circle, Ring, Wreath This is a BIG wreath—great for an outdoor wall. Flint. Dent. Sweet. Flour. Pod. Pop. Regenstein Fruit …
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… The hand-carved Buddha is in the house. A circa-1850 glazed Chinese jar is filled with green Cymbidium orchids native to Asia. And we’re pampering 10,000 other orchids so they’ll be in full flower for Asia in Bloom: The Orchid Show. Lighting crews, horticulturists, and dozens of other staff members are putting the finishing touches on Asia in Bloom: The Orchid …
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… Plant, water, and grow! Whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, teaching children to plant seeds is a simple and authentic way to help them engage with nature. It’s an activity that the littlest … our peas in the raised beds at the Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Bring all the supplies out to the site. Have each child choose where they would like to dig their hole. Pass out a trowel and plant …
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… What better way to celebrate spring and keep kids busy than with mud? All you need is a muddy buddy, a few basic supplies, and a sprinkling of imagination to try these fun, nature-based ideas at home. Mud Cupcakes …
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… Over the river and through the woods you trekked to find the perfect, most lush Christmas tree (okay, maybe you drove to the nearest retail lot and pointed at that one ). Now that you picked your evergreen, how do you make it last through … at a nursery or retail lot, never buy a bagged tree. It’s harder to know whether the tree is fresh if it’s wrapped in netting. The best way to tell which pre-cut tree will last longest is …
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… many women continue to face in participating in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine) careers. The largest group of women in STEMM fields to embark on an Antarctic … medical specialists, biogeochemists, wildlife guardians, anthropologists, surgeons, and veterinarians, and we represented 33 countries. But we all shared a common goal: to create a … the unique and diverse leadership styles and efficacy of women, Homeward Bound’s goal is to ensure that the future of STEMM reflects the diversity of the human population and benefits …
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… spring just doesn’t want to arrive. Sometimes it can’t wait to burst forth with flowers and foliage and make everything look fresh and new. A delayed spring, while frustrating to some, can give us … also allow for richer colors to develop. These peony stems have a deep burgundy color that is highly ornamental in an otherwise empty bed. Eventually these will grow out into large bushy …
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